May The Horse Be With You: Pack at the Track |  | Author: Harvey Pack
Creator: Peter Thomas Fornatale
Publisher: DRF Press
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 1932910859
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.401092
EAN: 9781932910858
ASIN: 1932910859
Publication Date: July 25, 2007
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May The Horse Be With You: Pack at the Track By Harvey Pack with Peter Thomas Fornatale
If there were a picture next to the word "horseplayer" in the dictionary, odds are it would be the familiar visage of Harvey Pack, the legendary and curmudgeonly face and voice of racing to generations of New York racetrack denizens. In May the Horse be with You: Pack at the Track, Pack reflects on over a half century of racing's most memorable people, places and moments. From his seat in the grandstand as a childhood fan, to his decades of dedicated work behind the microphone and in front of the camera, Pack recalls a lively life at the track amidst millionaires, busted-out bettors, and ever-changing crew of wagering compatriots.
Pack, with the help of author Peter Thomas Fornatale, tells Runyon-esque tales from his seven decades as a racing fan, highlighted by the characters he was fortunate (and unfortunate) enough to meet. In the end it wasn't the celebrities or racing superstars that Pack connected with best, but the regular racetrack "Joe." Whether one finds himself lumped with the hundreds of fans who risk the rent money or just a casual $2 across-the-board bettor, it's the everlasting comradeship associated with being a horseplayer that Pack and so many others are drawn to day in and day out.
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 A Fun Read! October 5, 2007
John A. Hernandez (Escondido, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed reading May The Horse Be With You: Pack At The Track. I saw Harvey Pack host the NYRA replay shows off my late Father's old C-band dish in the mid 80s. I was always impressed with the way Harvey KNEW how to use the medium of television. Unlike so many of today's so-called broadcasters, Harvey realized the strength and magic of using television to create a very intimate and personal relationship with each of his viewers. His ability to do that was also reflected in his "in person" persona. This past Spring, he held a room of handicappers captive with his genuine personality at the DRF Handicappers Expo in Las Vegas. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Harvey!
great service September 1, 2007
Janet A. Newton
I had no trouble at all with everything. From purchase to delivery all was terrific. Was delivered even before we expected it. Very happy campers.
HORSE RACING September 17, 2007
Anthony Quinzio
THIS BOOK IS VERY ENTERTAINING AND HARVEY TELLS HIS LIFE STORY AND THE RACE TRACK AND HOW THE TWO EVOLVE. PEOPLE WHO LIVE HORSERACING WILL APPRECIATE THIS BOOK.
A True Raconteur October 12, 2007
Philip Gordon
If you've been to the seminars at Saratoga, then the sharp wit and character of Harvey Pack is a familiar one. If you enjoy his lively repartee as I do, then I think you'd quite enjoy this book. True, there is a fair bit about his life, but it's all part of the experience that is Harvey, and isn't that the point?. Well done.
Rule One: buy this book August 30, 2008
Bigband (New York)
Wonder how you get a job that really isn't a job but a means to address your passion? Pack outlays his life and his "angles" on how he made it happen. Full of facts regarding other "degenerates". Caught Pack towards his later horse days and scored on some tips. If you enjoy a quick track read that doesn't involve much handicapping, key this one.
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