Bibliograph

Alexandra the Great, the story of the record-breaking filly who ruled the racetrack, Deb Aronson

Type

Label

Alexandra the Great, the story of the record-breaking filly who ruled the racetrack, Deb Aronson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alexandra the Great

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

945357961

Responsibility statement

Deb Aronson

Sub title

the story of the record-breaking filly who ruled the racetrack

Summary

Rejected by her mother and nursed by another mare, the little foal grew into a tall, skinny and scruffy filly with paltry muscles. But Rachel Alexandra grew up to become one of the most remarkable racehorses in history. Racing against bigger, stronger males, Rachel Alexandra thrived and went on to win the Preakness, the first filly to do so in 85 years, and the Woodward, a feat never before achieved by a filly. Aronson provide an emotional look at both the humans and horses who pour their hearts and souls into the world of Thoroughbred training and racing

Table Of Contents

A nobody -- Lotta B -- Diamond D -- Rocky start -- Calvin on board -- The Martha Washington -- Lead-up to the Kentucky Oaks -- And they're off! -- Kentucky Derby surprise -- Rachel is sold -- Calvin's decision -- The Preakness -- A dazzling display -- Rachel fever -- Will she win the Woodward? Horse of the year -- Rachel retires

Target audience

juvenile

Classification