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Horse of a Different Color: A Tale of Breeding Geniuses, Dominant
Females, and the Fastest Derby Winner Since Secretariat
by Jim Squires
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| Pros |
• Squires' sense of humor shines through in almost every page, very
entertaining to read
• excellent behind-the-scenes explanation of the breeding industry
• "biography" of Monarchos flows smoothly and is very entertaining
• excellent use of contrast when comparing Monarchos with rival Point Given
• author's emotions as he describes his horse are felt by the reader
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• early chapters may not interest some fans who don't follow the
breeding side of the sport
• photo insert could have been larger
• third-person style may not appeal to some
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The Bottom Line -
Recommended for fans of Monarchos and anyone who likes
to cheer on the underdog.
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| Great for fans old and new to get an understanding
of both the breeding business and Derby Fever in one convenient package.
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Horse of a Different Color: A Tale of Breeding Geniuses, Dominant
Females, and the Fastest Derby Winner Since Secretariat
by Jim Squires
This book takes you through the highs and lows of the
breeding business in the eyes of a novice breeder -- the lows of seeing
your yearlings fail to meet their reserve bids in auction, and the high
of seeing the horse you bred win the Kentucky Derby. Jim Squires' style
worked perfectly, keeping the reader smiling the whole way through, and
conveying his emotions with perfection. The book comes with a 16 page
photo insert including photos of Monarchos's parents, and the colt as a
3 month old already looking like a champion.
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