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Summary: Mr. Longtail's story told
Review: Fred Broadhead has meticulously researched the story of Whirlaway and presents the results in a heartfelt tribute to one of our finest Triple Crown winners. Whirlaway was not only a fast and gutsy horse, he spent his four-year old season running for war bonds, in order to assist the war effort. His efforts alone let to America's tracks contributing a substantial amount towards the campaign. Whirlaway never missed a start, despite having his eye seriously hurt, being high-weighted, and having to endure a merry-go-round of jockeys on his back. You will thoroughly appreciate this great equine hero after reading this book.
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Summary: Mr. Longtail's story told
Review: Fred Broadhead has meticulously researched the story of Whirlaway and presents the results in a heartfelt tribute to one of our finest Triple Crown winners. Whirlaway was not only a fast and gutsy horse, he spent his four-year old season running for war bonds, in order to assist the war effort. His efforts alone let to America's tracks contributing a substantial amount towards the campaign. Whirlaway never missed a start, despite having his eye seriously hurt, being high-weighted, and having to endure a merry-go-round of jockeys on his back. You will thoroughly appreciate this great equine hero after reading this book.
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Summary: Whirlaway the Great!
Review: Whirlaway is absolutely astonishing, and arguably the greatest thoroughbred in history. He is the only horse to win the Triple Crown and the Travers. He could run on the dirt or through ankle-deep mud. He started sixty consecutive races. He was top-weighted in virutally all of his appearances. He was the best stretch runner in history, as borne out by his 1941 Kentucky Derby. In that race, he ran the last furlong in eleven seconds flat. That's a record that still stands today, Secretariat notwithstanding.This is a great book, meticulously researched, and lovingly told.
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Summary: Whirlaway the Great!
Review: Whirlaway is absolutely astonishing, and arguably the greatest thoroughbred in history. He is the only horse to win the Triple Crown and the Travers. He could run on the dirt or through ankle-deep mud. He started sixty consecutive races. He was top-weighted in virutally all of his appearances. He was the best stretch runner in history, as borne out by his 1941 Kentucky Derby. In that race, he ran the last furlong in eleven seconds flat. That's a record that still stands today, Secretariat notwithstanding. This is a great book, meticulously researched, and lovingly told.
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