The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is an authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference on one of the world's most popular sports. The book tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys, owners, trainers and horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing is referred to somewhere in the book. In addition, the off-track world of racing is explored through the chapters dealing with gambling, scandals and disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage and the business of racing.

Written by acknowledged authorities on the racing scene and updated to the end of the 2006-07 winter season to take account of recent events in the horse racing world, The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is the definitive work on "the horses", with every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of the sport. This book is as invaluable to the fan who follows the sport on television as it is for the serious student, administrator and the media.