The Byerley Turk: The True Story of the First Thoroughbred by Jeremy James
In light of recent genetic studies confirming that the Turkoman horse was a key foundation for the Thoroughbred, this is now an even more exciting read. The writing is vivid and transportive, taking you from a Karaman colt’s birth to follow his journey as an Ottoman cavalry mount to English charger to King’s Plate champion in a compelling, well-researched narrative.
