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The Kentucky Derby, NSD, Notorious John Morrissey; 1968. Racing for America // UPK Horses in History series editor / Preorder Racing's Return from the Brink now

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@KentuckyPress
University Press of Kentucky
1 month
Did some of our 2025 releases roll over into your 2026 TBR list? No judgment here. šŸ˜‰ Until Jan. 31, take 40% off every book (even preorders✨) with code FROSTY25 and start your reading year strong.
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@TheSirBarton
Jennifer S. Kelly
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A.P. Indy by Lenny Shulman and Holy Bull by Avalyn Hunter, for 40% off ahead of their May releases. Don't forget about the Horses in History imprint with titles from @maryperdue, @nicholsonjamesc, Peter Lee, Milt Toby, @efhudelson, and yours truly, of course.
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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Kentucky Derby with books from Jessica K. Whitehead & @nicholsonjamesc, and explore the great fillies that have made the Kentucky Oaks a destination with @Avalyn_Hunter. You can't go wrong with a book from UPK! Happiest of holiday seasons to you all! https://t.co/ItSwdEgcjf
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@keeneland
Keeneland
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Keeneland Library will host an evening with author James C. Nicholson in conversation with historian Katherine C. Mooney on Wednesday, December 10. In Racing’s Return from the Brink, James C. Nicholson tells the story of Old Rosebud within the context of the volatile cultural
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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Today, I wanted to continue to highlight the University Press of Kentucky's Horses in History imprint--which, by the way, are among the many books that are part of UPK's Holiday Sale--with a look at the great works by @Avalyn_Hunter.
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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the context necessary for connecting those dots, his work a fitting underpinning for an imprint focused on the history of the sport we love. Use code FROSTY25 at checkout to get 40% off any and all of these titles. Links to each below. https://t.co/eLsKFHDWHV
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At the dawn of the twentieth century, American horse racing clung to a precarious existence. A wave of antigambling legislation threatened to destroy the ind...
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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the unlikely elements of a young band named The Beatles, an American heir who made England his racing home, and a foal who needed a wee nip of bourbon to find his legs. If you want to understand why we do what we do the way we do, Jamie's books provide https://t.co/u96iLLgeX5
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On October 20, 1923, at Belmont Park in New York, Kentucky Derby champion Zev toed the starting line alongside Epsom Derby winner Papyrus, the top colt from ...
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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moving into seminal moments in the sport's 20th-century history, including his newest book on Old Rosebud and his Hall of Fame career amid the sport's near-death experience. His book on the American-bred Derby winner Never Say Die brings together https://t.co/upiZ5W0Ff3
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A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, to see the 175th running of the prestigious Derby Stakes. Queen Eli...
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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also published by UPK. Since then, he has specialized in weaving what seems like complex threads of history into accessible & enjoyable narratives, starting with his book on Saratoga's John Morrissey, the man behind the classic racetracks, and then https://t.co/Tm0GswCpma
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An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prolific gambler, John Morrissey was—if nothing else—an unlikely can...
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Jennifer S. Kelly
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the Horses in History imprint, is one of our featured authors. Jamie's 1st book, The Kentucky Derby, is a comprehensive examination of the history of the @KentuckyDerby, rivaled only by Jessica Whitehead's The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects, https://t.co/sKlZxD3TYc
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Each year on the first Saturday in May, the world turns its attention to the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the high-stakes excitement of the "greatest t...
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Jennifer S. Kelly
4 months
With the @KentuckyPress's annual Holiday Sale going on t/h 1/31/26, I wanted to highlight their unique connection to the sport of horse racing. Of course, being located in Kentucky makes UPK a destination for many an equine writer and @nicholsonjamesc , who also happens to helm
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Jennifer S. Kelly
4 months
Grab your copies of the forthcoming Racing Royalty titles, Holy Bull by @Avalyn_Hunter & A.P. Indy by Lenny Shulman. Don't forget abt the Horses in History series, featuring titles by @maryperdue, @nicholsonjamesc, the late @milttoby, @efhudelson, & more. https://t.co/DZcWVnoaLV
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Dorothy Ours
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Jennifer adds: "Grab your copies of the forthcoming Racing Royalty titles, Holy Bull by @Avalyn_Hunter & A.P. Indy by Lenny Shulman. Don't forget abt the Horses in History series, featuring titles by @maryperdue, @nicholsonjamesc, the late @milttoby, @efhudelson, & more." šŸ‡
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Jennifer S. Kelly
4 months
It's that time of the year again! The @KentuckyPress is celebrating the coming holiday season with its annual Holiday Sale. Use code FROSTY25 to get 40% off and that includes pre-orders! Am I enabling you? Absolutely. Go forth and BUY SOME BOOKS! https://t.co/gvSCHShVQ1
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jamie nicholson
4 months
Some good ones on that list!
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America'sBestRacing
4 months
The holiday shopping season is here, and @TheSirBarton has a great guide to the best books to consider giving to the horse lover in your life, including releases from @JayHovdey, @KatieBoLillis, @nicholsonjamesc, editor Brien Bouyea @nmrhof, and more! https://t.co/2PU2VlB3dn
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@ABRLive
America'sBestRacing
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The holiday shopping season is here, and @TheSirBarton has a great guide to the best books to consider giving to the horse lover in your life, including releases from @JayHovdey, @KatieBoLillis, @nicholsonjamesc, editor Brien Bouyea @nmrhof, and more! https://t.co/2PU2VlB3dn
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Another holiday season is right around the corner and again 2025 presents us with a nice list of literary looks at the sport of horse racing in its many forms. Whether you seek an immersive coffee
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jamie nicholson
4 months
See you there!
@KentuckyPress
University Press of Kentucky
4 months
Don't miss the Kentucky Book Festival this weekend, Saturday, November 1 from 9 AM to 3 PM at @JosephBethLex! Featuring panels, signings, engaging activities, and so many new books to choose from, this event offers something for every reader. https://t.co/MQoQZ5EY5Q
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jamie nicholson
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I’ll be there!
@KyTAHC
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet
4 months
It’s almost here: don’t miss the Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Lexington! šŸ“š With panel discussions, workshops, author signings and kids’ activities, the Book Festival offers plenty of literary fun āž” https://t.co/qYxhpkzyps #NewKYHome @KYHumanities
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University Press of Kentucky
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Out Now: RACING'S RETURN FROM THE BRINK: THE INCREDIBLE COMEBACK OF OLD ROSEBUD AND AMERICAN HORSERACING by James C. Nicholson tells the fascinating story of a sporting industry that nearly went extinct and the forgotten equine legend who helped save it. https://t.co/zoxIsmIVHC
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@TaylorMadeSales
Taylor Made Farm
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🚨 Selling tomorrow #KeeSept Hip 3311 Midtown Traffic 24 šŸ†The Grumpy Rabbit, 2YO 1/2 sister by šŸ”„Not This Time was an impressive MSW winner by six lengths at Ellis Park on 8/24/25 for trainer Kenny McPeek ā–¶ļøShe is pointing towards the G1 Alcibiades at Keeneland on Friday,
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Christina Getrost
8 months
Woohoo!! Horsey book mail! Thank you @TheSirBarton for reminding me of the @KentuckyPress warehouse sale! Happy birthday and Merry Christmas to me! Filling in gaps in my racing book collection is always fun, especially when saving money. šŸ“ššŸ‡
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