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Alexandra the Great : the story of the record-breaking filly who ruled the racetrack  Cover Image Book Book

Alexandra the Great : the story of the record-breaking filly who ruled the racetrack / Deb Aronson.

Aronson, Deb. (Author).

Summary:

Rejected by her mother and nursed by another mare, the little foal grew into a tall, skinny and scruffy filly with paltry muscles. But Rachel Alexandra grew up to become one of the most remarkable racehorses in history. Racing against bigger, stronger males, Rachel Alexandra thrived and went on to win the Preakness, the first filly to do so in 85 years, and the Woodward, a feat never before achieved by a filly. Aronson provide an emotional look at both the humans and horses who pour their hearts and souls into the world of Thoroughbred training and racing.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1613736452
  • ISBN: 9781613736456
  • Physical Description: 167 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Independent Publishing Group, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-159) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A nobody -- Lotta B -- Diamond D -- Rocky start -- Calvin on board -- The Martha Washington -- Lead-up to the Kentucky Oaks -- And they're off! -- Kentucky Derby surprise -- Rachel is sold -- Calvin's decision -- The Preakness -- A dazzling display -- Rachel fever -- Will she win the Woodward? Horse of the year -- Rachel retires.
Subject: Rachel Alexandra (Race horse), 2006-
Rachel Alexandra (Race horse), 2006- > Juvenile literature.
Preakness Stakes.
Preakness Stakes > Juvenile literature.
Race horses > United States > Biography.
Fillies.
Race horses > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Fillies > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Scenic Regional.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Scenic Regional-New Haven J798.45 ARO (Text) 3005609332 Juvenile NonFiction Available -
Scenic Regional-Union J798.45 ARO (Text) 3005609324 Juvenile NonFiction Available -

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