'An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion - it's all there' - Rachael Blackmore
'Davy Russell's story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest chronicler. It makes a National winning combination' - Brough Scott
'Davy Russell is one of the most interesting characters in racing and one of the most successful National Hunt riders of our time. This is a superb book, one of the best sports books I've read' - Eamon Dunphy
From Davy Russell's early life in Youghal to his winning ride on Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National, this book has it all. Capturing the highs of an incredible career as a top jockey, from the adrenaline rush of winning the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, it also dwells on the devastating blows that Davy experienced through injury and shows his huge resilience and strength of character.
In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement.
It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business. Davy Russell (Author)
Davy Russell is a retired National Hunt jockey. He was Irish jump racing Champion Jockey three times, and won the Grand National (twice), the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. This is his first book.
Donn McClean (Author)
Donn McClean is a highly respected commentator on Irish and British horse racing. He is the chief racing writer with the Sunday Times in Ireland, a weekly columnist for The Irish Field and a presenter and analyst on Racing TV. The full-career autobiography from one of Ireland's greatest ever jockeys Davy is hugely popular in Ireland, and has reached the semi-finals of Dancing with the Stars where his fanbase have seen his dynamic personality shine Written with award-winning horse racing journalist and bestselling author Donn McClean For horse racing fans everywhere, and fans of similar books by Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty, AP McCoy and Pat Smullen
