Now in its fourth year, the Racing Post Annual is firmly established as the perfect Christmas gift for any horseracing fan. This exciting review of 2014 from the Racing Post, the nation's voice of horseracing, has 208 colour pages packed with the best stories of the racing year and is beautifully illustrated with stunning images by award-winning photographer Edward Whitaker and others. The Racing Post's top writers look back on the best of the Flat and jumps seasons; the big names both equine and human; the moments to treasure and unusual stories of the year; plus a look forward at the top prospects for 2015. With a glittering line-up, this large-format, magazine-style publication is a must for any horseracing fan to enjoy at the end of the racing year. Features include: McCoy at 40 - Racing's record-breaker talks to Alastair Down New wave - Top jumps trainer Willie Mullins and his rising young stars Credit where it's due - Popular hero Sire De Grugy defies the doubters Last gasp - The story of Lord Windermere's dramatic charge to the Gold Cup Faith, hope and Jezki - How the Champion Hurdle was won Six of the best - Quevega makes history at the Cheltenham Festival Star quality - Kingman and Taghrooda give John Gosden a season to remember Accomplished Mission - High drama and emotions as Noble Mission wins at Ascot Tremendous - Treve's rollercoaster year ends on a high in the Arc Super Powers - Eddie Lynam dominates the midsummer sprints with Slade Power and Sole Power Like father, like son - Richard Hannon takes the reins with seamless efficiency Party time - Epic celebrations after Pineau De Re's Grand National triumph Pride and joy - The remarkable team behind globetrotting phenomenon Gordon Lord Byron Crowd pleaser - Sizing Europe brings the house down at Punchestown Annual 20 - The horses and people to watch in 2015 The Annual Awards - The best of the year, plus the alternative awards PLUS Jonjo O'Neill * Paul Nicholls * Ruby Walsh * Big Buck's * The Fugue * James Doyle * Paul Hanagan * Andre Fabre* Kingston Hill * The Grey Gatsby * Sharron Murgatroyd * A-Z of 2014 * Statistics

Author Biography

Nick Pulford is a Racing Post staff writer, and has edited several books including the best-selling Racing Post Cheltenham Festival Guide.