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Around Kentucky With The Bug - by Patrick Lawrence Gilligan (Paperback)

Around Kentucky With The Bug - by  Patrick Lawrence Gilligan (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Professional sport, emigration, travel, history, horses, American Pharoah's Triple Crown, winners, losers, ups and downs. Laughter and tears. An account of a father's whirlwind year around Kentucky with his apprentice (bug) jockey son.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Professional sport, emigration, travel, history, horses, American Pharoah's Triple Crown, winners, losers, ups and downs. Laughter and tears. An account of a father's whirlwind year around Kentucky with his apprentice (bug) jockey son.</p><p><br /> A story about fathers and sons. A story about professional sport, and what it takes to make the grade. A story about love, life, traveling and reflecting. And there is even a bit about restrooms.</p><p><br /> "So I tell Patrick he can't train and he goes and wins a group race with a £500 horse. Then I say he can't write and he comes up with a gem like this. Oh, and that bug can ride a bit too." --Ed Prosser, European representative Keeneland and formerly race writer and racehorse owner in the UK</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Compelling Captivating - Joe Bianca, Thoroughbred Daily News.</p><p><br></p><p>An absolute treat, one of the most engaging racing books I have read - Richie Forristal - Racing Post.</p><br>

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