A Mirror of the Turf; Or, The Machinery of Horse-Racing Revealed, Showing the Sport of Kings as It Is To-Day

Name: A Mirror of the Turf; Or, The Machinery of Horse-Racing Revealed, Showing the Sport of Kings as It Is To-Day
Author: James Glass Bertram

By James Glass Bertram

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The author offers a detailed exposé of organized horse racing, tracing its informal origins and describing major racing centres, institutions, classic races and handicaps, and the everyday work of trainers, jockeys, touts, and tipsters. Chapters explain betting practices and credit betting, outline the powers and rules enforced by governing bodies, recount memorable matches and scandals, and document fraudulent schemes and reform efforts. Observations alternate historical overview, practical description, and critique of gambling’s commercial influence on the sport, aiming to show both operational machinery and the ethical problems that have come to pervade contemporary racing.

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James Glass Bertram

James Glass Bertram was a British author known for his contributions to literature on both horse racing and marine biology. His notable works include "A Mirror of the Turf; Or, The Machinery of Horse-Racing Revealed, Showing the Sport of Kings as It Is To-Day," which offers insights into the intricacies of horse racing, and "The Harvest of the Sea / A contribution to the natural and economic history of the British food fishes," which explores the ecological and economic aspects of British fish species. Bertram's writings reflect a keen interest in the natural world and the cultural significance of sports in society.