This is a fourth edition of this book published in 1893.
It has many illustrations by J. Sturgess. The chapters include: Horse racing - Great Britain. History of Horse-racing - Progress of the sport - Jockey club - Racing officials - New market - Provinces - Racing servants - Breeding - Treatment of Yearlings - Trials -Three year olds - Trainers -Jockeys - Betting -Steeple-chasing - Chaser - Schooling - Fences and fencing - Hurdle meetings - Local meetings

It is in fairly good condition, the spine and corners are bumped,.

Dimensions : 7⅝" (19.5cm) x 6" (15cm) x 1¼ (3.4cm)
Weight : 1lb 3¾oz (633g)

Ref: Badminton Library - Racing