Dynasties: Great Thoroughbred Stallions - Paperback

by Edward L. Bowen (Author), William S. Farish (Foreword by)

Renowned racing historian Edward L. Bowen examines the exploits and legacies of twenty-four of the twentieth century's most influential sires, including Northern Dancer, Fair Play, Hyperion, and Challenger II, as well as the people who were associated with them. Dynasties is an invaluable contribution to the literature of the sport.

Author Biography

Edward L. Bowen (1942-2025) was the author of more than twenty books on Thoroughbred racing history. He was a staff member of the weekly trade publication The Blood-Horse for some thirty years, including seventeen as managing editor and five as editor-in-chief. He was also editor of The Canadian Horse for two years. Bowen served as president of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation from 1994 through 2018. Bowen received various honors within the world of Thoroughbred and sports journalism and authorship, including an Eclipse Award for magazine writing, the Charles Engelhard Award from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the Old Hilltop Award from Pimlico Race Course, the Walter Haight Award from the National Turf Writers Association, and the gold medal designation in Foreword's sports category. He lived in Versailles, Kentucky.