American Racing Manual, 1957, Daily Racing Form.


American Racing Manual 1957 - A complete review of the 1956 Racing Year by legendary turf writer Charles Hatton and Evan Shipman


Charles Hatton's experience spans 1910 to 1973 and he breathes life into the top horses of the year. Hatton's physical descriptions have no parallel in the annals of turf journalism. Read the detailed descriptions of Swaps and Needles in photos 7 to 12.The quality of writing is exceptional.


Horse of the Year: Swaps

2 yr old colt - Barbizon

2 yr old filly - Leallah

3 year old colt - Needles

3 year old filly- Doubledogdare

Champion Hdcp Horse- Swaps

Champion Hdcp Mare - Blue Sparkler

Sprint Champion - Decathlon

Grass Champion - Career Boy


Book is in Excellent condition, clean and tight. Pictorial green boards with gilt lettering 1100 plus pages with every conceivable racing statistic.


Writing on the inside of front cover. See photos.