It also describes the accidental death of his son, Frankie, in a car accident, the collapse of his first marriage, and the introduction of horse racing to Tijuana in conjunction with the economic effects of Prohibition. Structurally, the book proceeds in chronological order, but breaks away to provide such back-story as is necessary to put Howard, Smith, Pollard, and Woolf's decisions in an appropriate context.Ĭhapter 1 describes Charles Howard's early life, his rags-to-riches career as a bicycle salesman turned automobile dealer and then distributor. The author also depicts three other men who are key to Seabiscuit's story: his owner Charles Howard, his trainer Tom Smith, and his two jockeys John "Red" Pollard and George Woolf. This book is a history that centers around a very unique horse, Seabiscuit, who was sired by the speedy but temperamental Hard Tack on a mare named Swing On. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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