Form: My Autobiography
by Kieren Fallon /
2018 / English / EPUB
49.7 MB Download
The definitive autobiography from Kieren Fallon, one of the world’s
greatest and most controversial horseracing jockeys.
The definitive autobiography from Kieren Fallon, one of the world’s
greatest and most controversial horseracing jockeys.
A six-time British Champion Jockey, Kieran Fallon was one of the
best jockeys, winning more than 2,250 races, including the UK’s
Derby three times, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe twice, and more
2000 and 1000 Guineas than anyone else in the history of the
sport—but his career was littered with controversial incidents. He
was accused of race fixing, resulting in an astonishing Old Bailey
trial at which he was completely cleared.
A six-time British Champion Jockey, Kieran Fallon was one of the
best jockeys, winning more than 2,250 races, including the UK’s
Derby three times, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe twice, and more
2000 and 1000 Guineas than anyone else in the history of the
sport—but his career was littered with controversial incidents. He
was accused of race fixing, resulting in an astonishing Old Bailey
trial at which he was completely cleared.
No one would question his ability in the saddle. Few, if any, have
ever been as good at coaxing the best out of their rides. But his
extraordinary rapport with horses didn’t quite extend to his
dealings with people—particularly with those in authority.
No one would question his ability in the saddle. Few, if any, have
ever been as good at coaxing the best out of their rides. But his
extraordinary rapport with horses didn’t quite extend to his
dealings with people—particularly with those in authority.
Now Fallon recalls his rise from a rural Irish family with no
racing connections, and his frequent collisions with the media and
many of the people who run the sport. He reveals the huge pressures
on top jockeys and how his dazzling riding career was marred, then
brought to a premature halt by campaigns of lies and
innuendo.
Now Fallon recalls his rise from a rural Irish family with no
racing connections, and his frequent collisions with the media and
many of the people who run the sport. He reveals the huge pressures
on top jockeys and how his dazzling riding career was marred, then
brought to a premature halt by campaigns of lies and
innuendo.
Full of wit and humor,
Full of wit and humor,Form
Form is a powerful, honest sporting
memoir and a unique behind-the-scenes look at the horseracing
industry.
is a powerful, honest sporting
memoir and a unique behind-the-scenes look at the horseracing
industry.