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Author Squires, James D., 1943-

Title Headless horsemen : a tale of chemical colts, subprime sales agents, and the last Kentucky Derby on steroids / Jim Squires.

Publication Info. New York : Times Books/Henry Holt and Co., 2009.

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Location Call No. Status
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  798.4 SQ    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 249 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents Pt. 1. Rumblings: A lily for the departed. The last steroid Derby -- Pt. 2. Rational bad behavior: The Dinnies. The sale horse. Shenanigans. Subprime salesmanship. The vets -- Pt. 3. The reckoning: River of stones. The righteous brothers. The sweet potato defense. Collapse. All about the horses.
Summary Kentucky thoroughbred breeder Jim Squires discusses his industry's economic model, its sales practices, and its public image.
Subject Horse racing -- United States.
Doping in horse racing -- United States.
Race horses -- Breeding -- United States.
ISBN 9780805090604 alkaline paper
0805090606 alkaline paper
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