""Turf Characters: The Officials And The Subalterns"" by Martingale is a book that explores the world of horse racing and the individuals who play a role in it. The book focuses on the officials and subalterns, or lower-ranking members, who are involved in the sport. It delves into the various roles these individuals play, such as stewards, judges, starters, and jockeys, and how they contribute to the success of horse racing events. The book also provides insight into the challenges and controversies that arise within the sport, including issues related to doping, gambling, and animal welfare. Through interviews with industry experts and personal anecdotes, ""Turf Characters"" offers a unique and informative perspective on the world of horse racing and the people who make it happen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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