{"product_id":"churchill-downs-kimberly-gatto-9781596298873","title":"Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the bustling city streets of late 18th century Louisville began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow author Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the Sport of Kings and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic thoroughbred Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts the various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel betting, the construction of the famed twin spire grandstand, and how the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kimberly Gatto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1596298871\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781596298873\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Kimberly Gatto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984487121151,"sku":"9781596298873","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_33a41050-99ea-4162-8aa1-857238738185.jpg?v=1683272589","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/churchill-downs-kimberly-gatto-9781596298873","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}