True Colours
my autobiography
$37.82
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
7 June 2021
Summary
True Colours: The Autobiography of a Champion Jockey
WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS
‘An intelligent and often beautifully observed book’ Donald McRae, The Guardian
‘A must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear’ Racing Post
‘A thoroughly engaging memoir. I can’t recommend this insightful autobiography enough’ Horse & Hound
‘A superior story: an honest and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472282019 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472282019 |
| Author: | Barry Geraghty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 7 June 2021 |
| Weight: | 233g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
An intelligent and often beautifully observed book
An intelligent and often beautifully observed book * The Guardian *True Colours is a frank, unfiltered tale of a racing icon. After reading the book, you appreciate the lengths Geraghty went to in pursuit of success. Readers are given incredible access to his life and it is a must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear. * Racing Post *I can’t recommend this insightful autobiography enough * Horse & Hound magazine *
About The Author
Barry Geraghty
Barry Geraghty is Ireland’s foremost champion jockey.
In 2009 he became the first jockey to have won the big four races at Cheltenham (Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Stayers Hurdle, Gold Cup) and the English Grand National.
In 2020 he won five races at Cheltenham, including the Champion Hurdle, equalling the record for winning four times.
He announced his retirement in July 2020, leaving the sport as the fourth most successful British and Irish jump jockey in history with 1920 winners.
He lives in Skryne, Co Meath with his wife Paula and three children.
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