Books
Whether published in physical form or as e-books, books are labors of love resulting from long hours of study, writing and rewriting. They are also invaluable references for the student of pedigrees or racing history. The links on this page will take you to information about books I've written, and I hope you'll take a minute to see what I have to offer. I've also provided a list of recommended titles that I've read and used during my own researches. Most are out of print but can be found on sites dealing in used books.
Books by Avalyn Hunter
Current projects
Black Gold
September 16, 2023
Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is off and running! It is available for at the following outlets:
Check out the Dream Derby page for review comments by award-winning author Dorothy Ours! And take a look at this review in Thoroughbred Daily News! Book Review: Black Gold Reminds Us Why We Breed, Race, and Dream (thoroughbreddailynews.com)
Kentucky Oaks history
August 22, 2023
The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies is scheduled for release on April 30, 2024. Check out the cover design and release announcement at the University Press of Kentucky! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
Northern Dancer
October 25, 2023
The current timetable is for the updated version of The Kingmaker to be released as a paperback on May 7, 2024 from Lyons Press. My understanding is that a Kindle edition will also be available.
California Chrome
At this time, the California Chrome manuscript is on the back burner due to the recent release of a book on Chrome by co-owner Perry Martin.
Recommended reading
Click the link here to see my list of recommended titles about racing and breeding. And check out the "Horse Tales" blog for book reviews and insights into a writer's life.
Books by Avalyn Hunter
- American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002
- Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold (to be released September 12, 2023)
- Gold Rush: How Mr. Prospector Became Racing's Billion-Dollar Sire
- The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies (to be released April 30, 2024)
- The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty
Current projects
Black Gold
September 16, 2023
Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is off and running! It is available for at the following outlets:
- The University Press of Kentucky (Dream Derby - The University Press of Kentucky (kentuckypress.com)
- Amazon.com (Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold (Horses in History): Hunter, Avalyn: 9780813198040: Amazon.com: Books)
- Barnes & Noble (Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold by Avalyn Hunter, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Check out the Dream Derby page for review comments by award-winning author Dorothy Ours! And take a look at this review in Thoroughbred Daily News! Book Review: Black Gold Reminds Us Why We Breed, Race, and Dream (thoroughbreddailynews.com)
Kentucky Oaks history
August 22, 2023
The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies is scheduled for release on April 30, 2024. Check out the cover design and release announcement at the University Press of Kentucky! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
Northern Dancer
October 25, 2023
The current timetable is for the updated version of The Kingmaker to be released as a paperback on May 7, 2024 from Lyons Press. My understanding is that a Kindle edition will also be available.
California Chrome
At this time, the California Chrome manuscript is on the back burner due to the recent release of a book on Chrome by co-owner Perry Martin.
Recommended reading
Click the link here to see my list of recommended titles about racing and breeding. And check out the "Horse Tales" blog for book reviews and insights into a writer's life.