A Fine Place to Daydream: Racehorses, Romance, And the Irish

The author of the racetrack classic Laughing in the Hills describes how a new life in Dublin led to his growing involvement with the Irish obsession with horses, racing, and wagers and recounts his encounters with the leading Irish trainers, jockeys, horses, bookies, and a populace fascinated by the world of horse racing. 35,000 first printing.