John Henry
Steve Haskin

Now in Paperback!

Pub Date: January 2007

John Henry the horse would have given his namesake, the legendary “steel-drivin’ man,” a run for his money on sheer will and determination. The equine John Henry loved to run and to compete, but he did not tolerate fools. Gelded at an early age because of his temper, he was passed from owner to owner until Sam Rubin, a man who knew nothing about horses, bought him sight unseen for $25,000.

Sent to California-based trainer Ron McAnally, John Henry blossomed and set the horse racing world ablaze with his gutsy, down-to-the-wire performances. He competed at racing’s highest level through the remarkable age of nine, when he was named Horse of the Year for the second time. John Henry retired as the all-time leading money earner with more than $6 million and resides at the Kentucky Horse Park, where devoted fans come from all over to visit him.

Steve Haskin, The Blood-Horse magazine’s senior correspondent, tells the amazing story of one of horse racing’s most beloved heroes. Haskin resides in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.

Praise for Steve Haskin's John Henry:

"A delightful account of the life and times of a remarkable athlete ... the memories come flooding back with every page of John Henry and you're going to like it. I guarantee it."  
-- Joe Hirsch, Daily Racing Form

Softcover
6 x 8
208 pages
16-page b/w photo well
Thoroughbred Legends
Product #B11-2110
List Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-58150-150-6