The Island Stallion Races (24 page)

Alec Ramsay first saw the Black Stallion when his ship docked at a small Arabian port on the Red Sea. Little did he dream then that the magnificent wild horse was destined to play an important part in his young life; that the strange understanding that grew between them would lead through untold dangers to high adventure in America.

AN EXCITING RACING STORY
WITH THE BLACK’S OLDEST FILLY

Can a filly win the Kentucky Derby? That’s what Henry Dailey hopes when he buys the Black Stallion’s filly. But Black Minx has a mind of her own. Her desire to go fast is great, but so strongly does she resist training that Alec and Henry have to trick her into running! As they bring her to Churchill Downs for the great race, they wonder if she truly is up to the challenge.

NO ONE CAN WRITE A RACING ADVENTURE
LIKE WALTER FARLEY
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When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec Ramsay’s dreams for the future go up in smoke. To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse is threatening to replace the Black in the hearts of racing fans. The Black is getting older, and no one believes that he could win again. No one, that is, but Henry Dailey. Against all odds, Henry and Alec create a sensation as they bring the Black back to the track—and the crowd knows that they are about to watch the race of the century!

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT HARNESS RACING?
MEET A NEW HERO, AND A FASCINATING SPORT!

Young Tom Messenger has been taking care of Bonfire, the second son of the famous Black Stallion, since his birth. Tom has earned the trust of Jimmy Creech, the veteran driver who owns Bonfire, and Tom is eager to work with the young colt, building his strength and endurance. But suddenly Jimmy’s health takes a bad turn and Tom must take the reins himself. The horse is a natural, but Tom doesn’t know the first thing about harness racing. And he’d better learn fast.…