Steve Cauthen: English Odyssey

Steve Cauthen began his 14-year English Odyssey in 1979, becoming a champion jockey at 17 and a Triple Crown winner at 18. He won an English Classic, the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the Kentucky Derby, and three jockeys championships. He was a supreme stylist who transformed English race-riding, and his talents benefited many household names. This is the first complete retelling of his English Odyssey.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2021
Publisher: Raceform Ltd

Steve Cauthen embarked on his remarkable 14-year English odyssey in April 1979. The former Kentucky Kid had made an indelible impact on American racing, achieving remarkable feats at a young age. At just 17, he became a champion jockey, and at 18, he secured the prestigious Triple Crown. However, a string of 110 consecutive losses led him to cross the Atlantic, seeking a fresh start in his career. Within weeks of his arrival in England, The Kid achieved an extraordinary feat by winning the prestigious 2000 Guineas, a significant English Classic. His remarkable journey continued as he became the only jockey to win both the Derby and the Kentucky Derby, along with victories in Ireland, France, and Italy. His most recent triumph came in 1985 with Oh So Sharp, securing him the English Triple Crown. Furthermore, Cauthen's exceptional skills as a jockey extended to his style, which revolutionized English race-riding. His streamlined American toe-in-the-iron seat and precise judgment of pace became widely imitated. The list of household names who benefited from his sublime talents is extensive, and this articulate jockey vividly recalls every one of them, along with the accompanying highs and lows, in this comprehensive retelling of his English Odyssey.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 234 x 253 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839500725