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
After some three years of work, I have completed a draft manuscript for a book on Black Gold, the 1924 Kentucky Derby winner. It has now been nearly a century since an impossible dream for a Native American widow from Oklahoma, a no-name trainer from the "leaky roof" circuit, and a journeyman jockey out of New Orleans came together with a remarkable horse to create one of the Kentucky Derby's great stories, and I hope that I have successfully brought the reality behind Black Gold's legend to life. I have several beta readers going over it now and will be on the hunt for a publisher shortly.
I also have a partial manuscript about California Chrome, a champion whose rise from unlikely origins and connections is already part of racing legend. I'm currently up to Chapter 17 but rather stalled at the moment.
Recommended reading
Click the link here to see my list of recommended titles about racing and breeding.
Books by Avalyn Hunter
- American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002
- Gold Rush: How Mr. Prospector Became Racing's Billion-Dollar Sire
- The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty
Current projects
After some three years of work, I have completed a draft manuscript for a book on Black Gold, the 1924 Kentucky Derby winner. It has now been nearly a century since an impossible dream for a Native American widow from Oklahoma, a no-name trainer from the "leaky roof" circuit, and a journeyman jockey out of New Orleans came together with a remarkable horse to create one of the Kentucky Derby's great stories, and I hope that I have successfully brought the reality behind Black Gold's legend to life. I have several beta readers going over it now and will be on the hunt for a publisher shortly.
I also have a partial manuscript about California Chrome, a champion whose rise from unlikely origins and connections is already part of racing legend. I'm currently up to Chapter 17 but rather stalled at the moment.
Recommended reading
Click the link here to see my list of recommended titles about racing and breeding.