Publisher's Synopsis
From the beginning of history, the human species has revered the horse. Kings and commoners alike have fought to possess the best and the ownership of champion racehorses in particular has often caused bitter duels, both for honour and riches. Yet surely no horse has caused more of a sensation on and off the racetrack than Rock of Gibraltar. He was owned by two friends, who just happened to be two of the most famous men in world sport - Sir Alex Ferguson, the toolmaker's apprentice from the tough streets of Glasgow who became Britain's greatest-ever football manager, and John Magnier, the publicity-shy former Senator of Ireland and patrician owner of the world's most successful breeding operation, Coolmore Stud. Even his own trainer, the Master of Ballydoyle, Aidan O'Brien, did not rate him as the stable's best hope for glory, but Rock of Gibraltar proved to be that 'one in a million' racehorse who went on to set a world record by winning seven Group One races in succession, including two Classics, beating the mark set by the legendary Brigadier Gerard 30 years ago. The Rock's jockey, Michael Kinane, christened him the 'ultimate racehorse', while Kinane's French rivals gave the hor
