In the 1930's horse racing was incredibly popular and one of the most popular horses of all was Sea Biscuit. Sea Biscuit didn't appear to be the kind of horse who would be able to win races but with the right trainer and the right jockey he broke nearly all the records of the time and became a national favorite.
The book took us through all of the aspects that made Sea Biscuit a winner. His owner, his trainer, his jockey, the race tracks, and details of the sport itself. At times, I found this all pretty tedious but the descriptions of the races were detailed and thrilling. I found myself pulling for Sea Biscuit who most of the time was the underdog. This was an amazing look at the world of horse racing in the Depression Era.
Rating - B
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