ISBN: 9781589808997

"Bill Heller is among the most prolific of American turf writers, and he is at his best in Randy Romero's Remarkable Ride, a fascinating chronicle of the jockey's peak-and-valley existenc… Mehr…

"Bill Heller is among the most prolific of American turf writers, and he is at his best in Randy Romero's Remarkable Ride, a fascinating chronicle of the jockey's peak-and-valley existence both in and out of the saddle, from the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father to a soaring career shot through with accidents, injuries, and illness. In spite of all this, Romero rose to become one of America's leading riders. It is all in Heller's book-the pain, the glory, the triumph over adversity."-William Nack, seven-time Eclipse Award recipient and author of Secretariat: The Making of a Champion"Randy Romero has long been acknowledged as an outstanding jockey, but Bill Heller's well-researched, very interesting biography puts Randy's life and career in the proper context. Considering what life has dealt him, Randy's accomplishments are even more impressive. It's a story of grit, talent, and bravery. A remarkable ride indeed."-Mike Kane, former communications officer, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame"Bill Heller has done a wonderful job of portraying the very interesting and intriguing life of Randy Romero."-Shug McGaughey, Hall of Fame trainer EBooks Books ~~ Biography & Autobiography~~ Sports Randy-Romeros-Remarkable-Ride~~Bill-Heller Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9781589808997

Former horse jockey Randy Romero, winner of the Breeders' Cup, is a Louisiana sports legend still well loved in racing circles today. In 1985 he was at the top of his game, ranked number … Mehr…

Former horse jockey Randy Romero, winner of the Breeders' Cup, is a Louisiana sports legend still well loved in racing circles today. In 1985 he was at the top of his game, ranked number two in the country. This gripping biography covers the triumphs and tragedies in his exciting career, until his retirement in 1999. Digital Content>E-books>Sports>Other Sports>Horse Racing, Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated Digital >16<