Eva Jolene Boyd

Before I started reading this book I knew very little about Assault, except he'd won the Triple Crown in the 1940s.

And there's so much more to his story.

Assault was a Texas-bred racehorse of less-than-royal pedigree. He was seriously injured as a young colt, and at one point he faced being euthanized. However, the owner, trainer, and all those involved in the care and training of Assault put in the extra work to give him a chance. And he became a champion.

It's a well-written book, with show more plenty to keep the interest of the non-horsey set as well as those of us who are racing fans. show less

A well-written biography of a thoroughbred champion whose many descendants continue to exhibit the winning traits they inherited from the original Gray Ghost, Native Dancer.