Richard Hughes, first-time British Champion Flat Jockey in 2012, is t only one of horseracing's most successful and talented riders but also one of sport's most unlikely success stories. In this sensational autobiography, Hughes gives a frank and honest account of a top rider's battle with his own mind and body. Too tall and heavy to be a jockey but too talented a horseman to be anything else, Hughes talks in detail about his life as a top jockey, his descent into prolonged and deep alcoholism, and his constant battle to keep his weight down. Shocking but also uplifting, A Weight off my Mind is the engrossing story of a man who has overcome extreme personal trauma to become a racing superstar. For fans of racing and readers new to the sport, it offers a turbulent ride. Fully updated to include his 2012 season and his record-equalling wins of seven races from the eight-race card at Windsor racecourse. Long-listed for the William Hill Sports Book Award 2012.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Raceform Ltd
ISBN-10
1908216751
ISBN-13
9781908216755
eBay Product ID (ePID)
141568878
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Newbury
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Author(s)
Richard Hughes
Date of Publication
26/04/2013
Subject
Autobiography: Sport
Imprint
Racing Post
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
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