In Full Flight

    In Full Flight

    The Story of the Golden Age of Hurdling
    £25.00
    ISBN: 9781836804338
    Author: Eamonn Prescott
    Format: Hardback
    Published: 27/04/2026
    Dimensions: 160mm(w) x 240mm(h)
    Pages: 256
    DESCRIPTION

    In Full Flight is the untold story of the golden age of UK hurdling, spanning 1968 to 1981.

    Relive this extraordinary era through a treasure trove of enthralling tales, including:

    • Persian War’s ill‑fated trip to France amid a foot-and-mouth outbreak
    • How Fred Winter masterminded Lanzarote’s shock victory over Comedy of Errors in the Champion Hurdle, and the fallout that followed
    • The rise of Night Nurse and his unbeaten season, plus his incredible dead heat with Monksfield
    • How Monksfield recovered from serious illness to triumph at Cheltenham
    • How Sea Pigeon finally secured the title at the age of ten and became the greatest dual-code horse in the history of the sport
    • A glittering supporting cast of Gold Cup and Grand National winners
    • Horses that could be called the best never to have won the Champion Hurdle, and the tragedies that befell some of the greatest horses of that era

    As the Champion Hurdle nears its 100th birthday, it’s the perfect time to celebrate its greatest era. In Full Flight is the definitive account – a must‑read for racing fans everywhere.

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