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    Under Orders: The Diary of a Racehorse Owner’s Husband

    By John Timpson

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    When John Timpson, chairman of the eponymous high street chain, bought his wife Alex a racehorse in 2002, a friend commented that it would be ‘a marvellous way to lose money’.





    Soon they were immersed in a world of trainers’ yards, Novice Hurdles and handicaps, and well on the way to proving the old adage that the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a larger one, and buy a few racehorses.







    As the number of horses increased and Alex became a well-loved figure on the racing scene, John kept a diary of their experiences on and off the track. This witty book describes how racing brought something extra into their marriage – from Mondays at Ludlow to the Cheltenham Festival. It documents the wins, near misses, disappointments and occasional tragedies that make up a racing career – not to mention the friends made, the knowledge gained and the sheer thrill of it all. 







    Under Orders is a joyous and humorous portrait of horseracing in Britain and a tribute to the owners whose dedication and enthusiasm make the whole thing possible.



    Sales of the book will raise money for the Injured Jockeys Fund.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIcon Books
    Release dateOct 6, 2016
    ISBN9781785781469
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      I would not have chosen to read JT's biography but I do read racing books.As a bonus I have learned about the founder of a household name business in England.They both seemed very decent people.Sorry for the loss of his wife. Amazing that people can get involved in racehorse ownership.The prize money seems to go lower (except in Group races) and the costs higher.