Although a more accurate subtitle would be "The History of Horse Racing in the United States" (as the majority of the video focuses on America's legendary races), this History Channel production does an otherwise commendable job of taking viewers behind the scenes (or the stables, in this instance) for a close look at the sport of kings. We learn a number of interesting facts about thoroughbred horses: all of them are descended from three horses who lived more than three hundred years ago, a thoroughbred is one of the most difficult animals to train, and horse racing was brought close to extinction due to the loss of animals during the Civil War and WWI. Interviews with jockeys, trainers, owners, and veterinarians enliven this entertaining and informative video that--given the high reputation of History Channel videos and their reasonable prices--would be a welcome addition to most libraries, and certainly those located near race tracks. Aud: P. (J. Carlson)
Win, Place, Show: The History of Horse Racing
(2001) 100 min. $29.95. The History Channel (dist. by A&E Home Video) PPR. ISBN: 0-76703963-7. Volume 16, Issue 6
Win, Place, Show: The History of Horse Racing
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