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

• 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 Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty

Current projects

Black Gold

May 18, 2023

Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is now available for pre-order 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!


Kentucky Oaks history

April 1, 2023

The compete manuscript for 150 Years of Lilies: A History of the Kentucky Oaks is now in the hands of the editorial staff at the University Press of Kentucky! We are proceeding toward a launch in spring 2024!


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.