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
November 11, 2022
The tentative release date for Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold) has been set for September 12, 2023. The University Press of Kentucky now has an official page up for it! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813198040/dream-derby/?fbclid=IwAR0CPzMQT51Z-x6ofuTGA1wX9l6eboXe5nnKcke9hlwH9pZCqsRz7VpSCNE.
150 Years of Lilies: A History of the Kentucky Oaks
November 15, 2022
I am now under contract to the University Press of Kentucky for a history of the Kentucky Oaks! It's tentatively titled 150 Years of Lilies: A history of the Kentucky Oaks. So far as I know, no one has done a history of the Oaks before, so this will be breaking new ground.
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.
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
Black Gold
November 11, 2022
The tentative release date for Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold) has been set for September 12, 2023. The University Press of Kentucky now has an official page up for it! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813198040/dream-derby/?fbclid=IwAR0CPzMQT51Z-x6ofuTGA1wX9l6eboXe5nnKcke9hlwH9pZCqsRz7VpSCNE.
150 Years of Lilies: A History of the Kentucky Oaks
November 15, 2022
I am now under contract to the University Press of Kentucky for a history of the Kentucky Oaks! It's tentatively titled 150 Years of Lilies: A history of the Kentucky Oaks. So far as I know, no one has done a history of the Oaks before, so this will be breaking new ground.
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.