The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing's Most Lovable Loser

by William Thomas

Book Overview

From acclaimed humorist William Thomas comes the funny yet poignant story of a thoroughbred racehorse that lost 100 races in a row -- but, in everyone's eyes, became the ultimate winner. On April 20, 1991, at Capritaur Farms in Upstate New York, Zippy Chippy strolled into the world. He was born from American horse racing royalty -- Compliance (his father was Kentucky Derby-winner Northern Dancer; his great-grandfather Native Dancer, the Preakness...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0771081596
• ISBN13: 9780771081590
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 8.4"