Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty

Secretariat, a horse so fast and powerful that many of his records still stand today, completed its historic American Triple Crown victory. The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is the story of this family's journey from their little corner of the woods to the top of the thoroughbred racing world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Fifty years ago,Secretariat, a horse so remarkably fast and powerful that many of his records still stand today, completed its historic American Triple Crown victory. Secretariats rider was Ron Turcotte, a master of his craft who grew up as one of fourteen children in the small lumberjack town of Drummond, New Brunswick. Four other Turcottes, Noel, Rudy, Roger, and Yves, followed their older brother onto North American racetracks and into the winners circle.

The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is the story of this familys journey from their little corner of the woods to the top of the thoroughbred racing world. Each Turcotte found outstanding success, collectively winning a staggering 8,251 races for purse earnings just shy of £60 million. The name Turcotte meant one thing in thoroughbred racing: winning. But the jockeys life takes a toll. Each brother was in a never-ending battle to maintain their riding weights. Noel, Rudy, and Roger fought the bottle. And then came the losses, the injuries, and the heartbreaks.

The unlikely triumph of one of horse racings greatest families was not without tragedy. Drawing upon over 30 years of reporting and interviews, journalist Curtis Stock takes readers on an unforgettable ride through the major players and race days of thoroughbred racing. Part biography, part oral history, and part creative nonfiction, The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty is a true underdog story and sure bet for any sports fan.

Dimension: 241 x 159 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228104247