Gold Under Their Hooves - John Collings

A history of the Johannesburg Turf Club 1887 - 1987

A celebration of the Johannesburg Turf Club's first 100 years, Gold Under Their Hooves is a fascinating study of how horse racing at Turffontein has, during the past century, had to cope with war, civil strife, economic recession, punitive taxation, hostile legislation, land speculation, insensitive town planning and equine disease.  But this book also tells of joyous moments in the city's history: madcap competition among Victorian bookmakers to offer punters the longest odds; sabres flashing in welcome for a British prince; a one million rand race that took place at Turffontein with not a horse in sight.  Finally, Gold Under Their Hooves pays tribute to the equine stars that, down the years, lent grace and excitement to racing at Turffontein ...............