A Truly Wonderful Collection of Horseracing Trivia

Firsts, Lasts & Onlys: A Truly Wonderful Collection of Horseracing Trivia is filled with improbable facts and mind-boggling trivia that will test and tease every horseracing enthusiast. Try these questions for size: How did the word 'thoroughbred' come into existence, and what is a dam sire? Which Grand National-winning horse opened supermarkets after he retired and was sent requests for autographs? Which BBC sports commentator often had bad luck around the time of the National? Which classic race almost came to be known as the Bunbury? The perfect gift for every horseracing fan, this is a book you can pick up while waiting for the stewards' inquiry for the 3.15 at Newmarket and learn something new, weird or fascinating. Often all three.