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One fateful winter night, a famous racehorse mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall. An investigation ensued, but the real story has never been told...until now.
It was a cool, quiet evening at Calumet Farm, where the most valuable racehorses—including the prolific stallion Alydar—had settled into their stalls for the evening. Alton Stone, filling in for the regular night watchman, completed
...Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
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Men in black (1934): Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard. These three nitwits take medical malpractice to a whole new level. Story and screenplay by Felix Adler; directed by Raymond McCarey; director of photography, Benjamin Kline; editor, James Sweeney.
The sitter downers (1937): A sit-down strike wins three imbeciles the girls of their dreams. Written by Ewart Adamson; directed by Del Lord; director of photography, George Meehan; editor, Charles...
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Casebusters volume 2
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English
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Brian and Sean investigate the theft of an expensive racehorse at a dude ranch in the mountains of Nevada.
45) American Pharoah
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
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English
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"In 2015, racehorse American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and finally the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The three-year-old horse with the misspelled name thrilled racing fans with his powerful and graceful running. As the 12th Triple Crown winner in history and the first in 37 years, American Pharoah joined an elite group of champions. Read all about the life of a legendary racehorse"--Page...
46) Seabiscuit
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
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Story of Seabiscuit, the most popular thoroughbred horse during the Depression, focusing on the animal, trainer, owner, and jockeys.
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[2020]
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English
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"Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it's anybody's guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! What's an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy- and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as...
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"Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever, go up against one another. Until the tense, harrowing competitions leading to the Paris Olympics. Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best horsewoman in the world." -- Book jacket.
50) Spirit riders
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Kacie is a seventeen-year-old girl struggling with guilt and anger after a tragic loss. When Kacie is arrested and sentenced to a work-release program at Spirit Riders, an equine therapy camp, she's clearly out of her element. However, she finds a kindred spirit in Blaze, a retired racehorse having difficulty adjusting to domesticated life. With the help of the ranch owner, Kacie helps re-train Blaze and, in the process, learns how to let go of her...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
510L
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English
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"Who has won the Triple Crown for horse racing? What horses made history? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each race. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
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Hearts on the heath volume 2
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English
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"When his reputation is threatened, Aaron Whitworth makes the desperate decision to hire a circus horse trainer as a jockey for his racehorses. Most men don't take Sophia Fitzroy seriously because she's a woman, but as she fights for the right to do the work she was hired for, she finds the fight for Aaron's guarded heart might be a more worthwhile challenge." --
53) Lean on Pete
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray, both of them eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse's owner Del Montgomery and his jockey Bonnie help Charley fill the void of his father's absence--until he...
55) Wonder's Victory
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Thoroughbred volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
740L
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English
Description
When Wonder is about to start training for the important breeder's Cup Race, Wonder's regular jockey is injured and can't ride. Because Wonder won't perform for any other jockey, Ashleigh is called upon to ride in the race.
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Animal Ark volume 40
Pub. Date
2004.
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English
Description
Mandy is thrilled when her dad wins first prize in the Christmas raffle--he is going to own a racehorse for a day.
57) Secretariat
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion. Specia features include Heart of a Champion; Choreographing the Races; A Director's Inspiration; audio commentary, and more.
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English
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In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for-groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the...
60) Derby day.
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Ashleigh volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Ashleigh's favorite colt is set to run in the Kentucky Derby, but something happens to spook the colt right before the race. Will he still be able to run in the Kentucky Derby?
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