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Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings

Name: Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings
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Book Synopsis: In the bestselling tradition of The Eighty-Dollar Champion, the propulsive, inspiring Cinderella story of Stymie, an unwanted Thoroughbred, and Hirsch Jacobs, the once dirt-poor trainer who bought the colt on the cheap and molded him into the most popular horse of his time and the richest racehorse the world had ever seen. In the wake of World War II, as turmoil and chaos were giving way to a spirit of optimism, Americans were looking for inspiration and role models showing that it was possible to start from the bottom and work your way up to the top—and they found it in Stymie, the failed racehorse plucked from the discard heap by trainer Hirsch Jacobs. Like Stymie, Jacobs was a commoner in "The Sport of Kings," a dirt-poor Brooklyn city slicker who forged an unlikely career as racing's winningest trainer by buying cheap, unsound nags and magically transforming them into winners. The $1,500 pittance Jacobs paid to claim Stymie became history’s biggest bargain as the ultimate iron horse went on to run a whopping 131 races and win 25 stakes, becoming the first Thoroughbred ever to earn more than $900,000. The Cinderella champion nicknamed "The People's Horse" captivated the masses with his rousing charge-from-behind stretch runs, his gritty blue-collar work ethic, and his rags-to-riches success story. In a golden age when horse racing rivaled baseball and boxing as America's most popular pastime, he was every bit as inspiring a sports hero as Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. Taking readers on a crowd-pleasing ride with Stymie and Jacobs, Out of the Clouds -- the winner of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award -- unwinds a real-life Horatio Alger tale of a dauntless team and its working-class fans who lived vicariously through the stouthearted little colt they embraced as their own.

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Are you looking for an inspiring and uplifting story that will leave you feeling motivated? Look no further than "Out of the Clouds: The Unlikely Horseman and the Unwanted Colt Who Conquered the Sport of Kings." This bestselling book, following in the tradition of "The Eighty-Dollar Champion," tells the remarkable Cinderella story of Stymie, an unwanted Thoroughbred, and his trainer Hirsch Jacobs. From the bottom of the racing world, they rose to the top, capturing the hearts of Americans in the process.

In the aftermath of World War II, when optimism was on the rise, people were searching for inspiration and role models who defied the odds. Stymie and Jacobs served as beacons of hope, proving that starting from humble beginnings didn't mean you couldn't achieve greatness. Jacobs, a dirt-poor Brooklynite, took a chance on the dirt-cheap colt and molded him into the most popular horse of his time.

Stymie's incredible journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. With an initial investment of only $1,500, Jacobs turned Stymie into the richest racehorse in history, earning over $900,000. His thirty-one races and twenty-five stakes wins are a testament to his remarkable skill and tenacity. The moniker "The People's Horse" perfectly suits Stymie, as his captivating charge-from-behind runs and blue-collar work ethic resonated with fans across the nation.

In an era when horse racing rivaled the popularity of baseball and boxing, Stymie's story captivated the masses. He became a symbol of hope and triumph, a sports hero equal in stature to the likes of Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. "Out of the Clouds" takes you on an exhilarating journey, allowing you to experience the thrill of Stymie and Jacobs' success firsthand.

Immerse yourself in the rags-to-riches tale of Stymie and Jacobs. Join them on their awe-inspiring journey and be inspired by their triumphs. Don't miss out on this captivating and award-winning book that captures the spirit of resilience and the American dream.

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