COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

LIGHTNING IN A JAR
Catching Racing Fever
By W. Cothran Campbell
Lexington, Kentucky:
Eclipse Press, The Blood-Horse, Inc., 2000.

W. Cothran Campbell, a leader in the Thoroughbred racing industry, set out to write a comprehensive book on his beloved sport and arrived on target.

"Dogwood Stable founder Cot Cambell demystifies Thoroughbred ownership in this highly readable autobiography," said Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, Director of the National Sporting Library. "His how-to guide is valuable for novices and veterans alike. The stories from his life in racing are a delight."

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas wrote in his foreword, "In my forty years as a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, there are two things that I have found to be true: One, there are many people who have been very successful in our industry and have approached it in a variety of ways. The second thing I have found to be true is most of their stories remain untold. Their successes and failures, their highs and lows, their moments of unparalleled joy and their huge disappointments remain buried in their hearts. Other than an occasional documentary in our trade magazines, these wonderful stories on people in Thoroughbred racing seldom are shared. Enter Cot Campbell."

Lightning covers the racing issues of buying, claiming, training and racing. He leaves no stones unturned. He writes in his preface, "I knew something about racing when I bought Social Asset in 1967, and I know a hell of a lot more about it now, much of it learned the hard way. Perhaps more importantly, I know what I don't know. I think some of my experiences could help you if you are thinking about entering and participating in the sport of horse racing."

Cot Campbell studies a prospect at a yearling sale.