Kings of the Saddle: Ireland’s Greatest Jockeys
by Brian O’Connor
23 February 2010
Witty, droll, drawing on an intimate knowledge of the racing world, Kings of the Saddle is a fascinating, instructive and engrossing insight into horsemanship at its finest.
Both on the flat and over jumps, Ireland's jockeys are among the best in the world riding the best horses in the best races, and achieving the finest victories through peerless horsemanship and often raw courage and determination. Here, also, are engaging characters like Barry Geraghty, mercurial talents like Timmy Murphy, and one of the best women jockeys anywhere, Nina Carberry, who is not only continuing a great family dynasty but competes on equal terms with the best of the men.