Horse Racing - The breeding of thoroughbreds and a short history of the English turf Dennis Craig, revised by Miles Napier, fourth edition 1982, near fine hardcover with fine dustjacket , pages age-toned, b/w photos, 286 pgs. General reference for the expert, simple textbook for the uninitiated. Now considered something of a classic by an astute historian and pedigree analyst (author of 'Breeding Racehorses from Cluster Mares'). Includes chapters on the origin of the thoroughbred, famous thoroughbreds - sire and dam lines, theories of bloodstock breeding, notable owners-breeders-jockeys-trainers.