{"product_id":"holy-bull-an-unconventional-path-to-racing-glory-hardcover","title":"Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAvalyn Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoly Bull's path to glory was anything but ordinary. Born outside the Bluegrass and destined for racing's blue-collar ranks, this gray colt did not inspire Triple Crown dreams. Yet owner and trainer Warren \"Jimmy\" Croll saw his champion's potential. Croll and jockey Mike Smith took Holy Bull all the way to the Kentucky Derby, but a lethargic performance ended in a twelfth-place finish. This could have ended their aspirations, but the team came back stronger. Twenty-three days after the Derby, Holy Bull returned to dominate the rest of the racing season with incredible speed and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eHoly Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the spirit of 1994's Horse of the Year, following Holy Bull's career from humble beginnings to the hall of fame and highlighting the experiences of the people behind his success. The result is a gripping portrait of a remarkable horse. A compelling account of an underdog's rise to greatness, \u003ci\u003eHoly Bull \u003c\/i\u003econtains the grit of the stables and the thrill of the racetrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAvalyn Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized authority on Thoroughbred pedigrees and racing history whose work has appeared in the\u003ci\u003e Blood-Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThoroughbred Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOwner-Breeder International\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarketWatch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Breeder\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLouisiana Horse\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of many equine-related titles, including \u003ci\u003eThe Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.25 x 5.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054962680056,"sku":"9781985904231","price":59.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/CERAt2vhxR9781985904231.webp?v=1781708200","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/holy-bull-an-unconventional-path-to-racing-glory-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}