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Seabiscuit, the Rest of the Story | 
 enlarge | Author: William H. Nichols
Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Category: Book
List Price: $12.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 42814
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 182
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 160247298X
EAN: 9781602472983
ASIN: 160247298X
Publication Date: June 5, 2007
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 And Now You Know.....The Rest Of The Story December 8, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
William H. Nichols has special insight on the legendary champion, Seabiscuit; he worked at Ridgewood Ranch as a teenager in 1944, when 18 foals of The Biscuit's were born and - years later - as co-breeder of Sea Orbit, Seabiscuit's most successful descendent in racing.
It is through the professional eyes, historical research and interviews of Nichols that the story of Seabiscuit, his most famous nemesis - War Admiral - and a host of individuals, including Charles & Marcela Howard, Red Pollard and George Woolf, are chronicled after the cheering of fans and accolades from racing glory faded away like the color of aging press clippings.
A lot of turf is covered in the 182 pages, with special focus on the ongoing work by The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation to renovate the Ridgewood Ranch property, while making it home to descendents of its most famous resident. Nichols also chronicles many artists who portrayed Seabiscuit and provides an update on author Laura Hillenbrand - who Nichols initially talked with when she was doing research for her monumental Seabiscuit: An American Legend.
The never-ending controvery surrounding Seabiscuit's 1940 Santa Anita Handicap victory over stablemate Kayak II is reviewed in the last chapter, with Nichols providing what may be the best summary on who ultimately should have won that day and why.
This is a must read for Thoroughbred racing fans or those who want a lasting understanding of the rest of the story in what certainly is a timeless slice of American History.
Seabiscuit The real story November 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great followup to the book giving minute details of Seabisuit's carreer and people around him. Written by one who had intimate knowledge.
Seabiscuit, the Rest of the Story October 25, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I loved this book! I read the Seabiscuit story and this one is an awesome sequel to the story. I have raised horses for 50 years and am always looking for GOOD horse books - this one definitely qualifies!!! If you love horses you will love this book. Written so well that you cannot wait to turn the next page.
 Seabiscuit, The Rest of the Story - Review October 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very easy reading. The book examines the disparities between the reality of the great Seabisuit story and the movie version. Very intersting.
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