Raymond G. Woolfe Jr. was a photojournalist, licensed trainer, manager of horse farms, and designer of racecourses and Thoroughbred training facilities. At the age of sixteen, he became the youngest professional steeplechase jockey. He lived in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A delight--either to read or just to look at the pictures.-- The New Yorker A first-rate gift book for anyone who loves horses, anyone who loves racing, and for sports fans generally.--Roger Caras, CBS television Absolutely beautiful.--Dick Francis, author If you have taste for a beautiful book, this one's for you.--Joe Hirsch Daily Racing Form It's a knockout of a racing story, with many photos by the author and a new foreword by Ron Turcotte.-- In and Around Horse Country Woolfe's easy-reading style adds much to his inside story of this exciting chestnut Thoroughbred.-- Publishers Weekly