Suffolk Downs (MA) (Images of Sports)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (794 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738538205 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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The signature race at Suffolk Downs, the Massachusetts Handicap, maintains a prominent date on the Boston sportscalendar. Entertainer Bing Crosby and television star Rin Tin Tin have made appearances, and the Beatles performed their final Boston show at Suffolk Downs in 1966. Since opening on July 10, 1935, Suffolk Downs has played host to some of Thoroughbred racing’s greatest champions, including Triple Crown winners War Admiral, Whirlaway, and Assault, as well as other greats such as Seabiscuit, John Henry, and Cigar. Through nearly two hundred images, Suffolk Downs revisits these monumental racehorses, personalities, and events.. The list of heralded visitors to Suffolk Downs is in no way limited to the racing world. In addition to these legendary horses, hall of fame jockeys George Woolf, Johnny Longden, Eddie Arcaro, Chris McCarron, Angel Cordero, and Jerry Bailey have all competed at the East Boston oval
New Englander said A Complete Pictorial of the History of Suffolk Downs. "Suffolk Downs ", by Christian Teja, is a compilation of photographs that chronicle the history of the track and the personalities who have graced it. It also covers special events that were held at the track, including the famed Beatles concert and the annual Hot Dog Safari. Special attention is given to famous horses that have raced at Suffolk, including Seabiscuit, Riva Ridge, and Cigar.There is no text to speak of, but each photograph has an interesting caption beneath it. Thus, the book is an easy read for time challe. "A fine memoir for horse racing fans" according to Midwest Book Review. Suffolk Downs has hosted some of the best Thoroughbred races this country has seen since its opening on July 10, 19A fine memoir for horse racing fans Suffolk Downs has hosted some of the best Thoroughbred races this country has seen since its opening on July 10, 1935, and the high points of the race track's events are captured in nearly 200 images in Suffolk Downs, a visual treat surveying the horse-racing championships which have been featured over the decades. Vivid and vintage black and white shots show both races in progress and before- and after-race scenes, with a range of images capturing both male and female jockeys, sponsors, trainers, and of course, the horses. 5, and the high points of the race track's events are captured in nearly 200 images in Suffolk Downs, a visual treat surveying the horse-racing championships which have been featured over the decades. Vivid and vintage black and white shots show both races in progress and before- and after-race scenes, with a range of images capturing both male and female jockeys, sponsors, trainers, and of course, the horses. "Superb Story of Suffolk Downs" according to Pamela Blatte. "Suffok Downs" by Christian Teja hits the perfect dynamic, intertwining the visual, historical, personal and statistical elements that make sporting so captivating. The photos and captions together tell you not only where the track itself has been and is going, but also where the lives that have touched it have been and are headed. This is true for the human and non-human alike, including the great horses of course, but even other characters ranging from the Beatles to Rin Tin Tin. In one of my favorite depictions, the pho
He is a graduate of Boston College. . About the Author Christian Teja is the director of public and media relations at Suffolk Downs and president of the New England Turf Writers Association
. Christian Teja is the director of public and media relations at Suffolk Downs and president of the New England Turf Writers Association. He is a graduate of Boston College