About the Author

Kent Hollingsworth (1929-1999) was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2008.

Reviews

Sliding with ease and grace between accounts of the sport's greatest horses and most colorful characters, Hollingsworth gives a remarkable, complete history of horse racing in America. - Booklist ""For those interested in the fine points as well as the trends in the Sport of Kings, The Kentucky Thoroughbred should prove a valuable reference."" - Southern Living