Scottish book of the week

The Scots and The Turf

Alan Yuill Walker Alan Yuill Walker has spent his life writing about the spectacle of horse racing, with this book giving an insight to the contribution made by Scots to the popular British racing sport.

Having been a contributer to Horse and Hound magazine and his involvement with the Thoroughbred Breeders Association he is welleducated and passionate about horse racing and bloodstock.

We follow the story told by Walker which gives an insight on the back story to horse racing going as far back as the 1800’s and leading up to present day, where we learn about Scottish history linked in to the Grand National and the experiences from racing champions.

Infamous enthusiasts and champions include Mark Johnston, Alan King, Willie Carson and the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the 21st Century bringing new champions including Lucinda Russell, Keith Dalgleish and Lucy Alexander.

Walker is so well informed on the history that you will find yourself transported through time and finish with a clear understanding of racing and the Scots involvement.

The Scots and the Turf is a reminder that Scotland has an ever-growing involvement in horse racing and brings it home with most recent champion One For Arthur and trainer Lucinda Russell who was the second winner to be trained in Scotland. Perfect for an avid horse racing fan.