In Finished Lines: A Collection of Memorable Writing on Thoroughbred Racing, Frank R. Scatoni has compiled some of the best writing about the sport from thepast century. From stories of the backstretch to exploits on the track and everything inbetween, Finished Lines offers a comprehensive look at the world of racing and its colorfulcharacters. This collection includes William Faulkner's Sports Illustrated articleabout the 1955 Kentucky Derby showdown between Swaps and Nashua; Laura Hillenbrand'sre-creationof the legendary match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral; Jack Mann'sprofile of leading-trainer-turned-murderer Buddy Jacobson; Thomas McGuane's essayabout the birth of a foal; and William Nack's snapshot of Secretariat and hisscintillating Belmont Stakes performance. Selections from David Alexander, Ann Hagedorn Auerback, Pete Axthelm,Bill Barich, B.K. Beckwith, Andrew Beyer, Jim Bolus, Brendan Boyd, Jimmy Breslin, SteveCady, Peter Chew, Edward W. Cole, Jim Coleman, Steven Crist, Kim Isaac Eisler, JackEngelghard, Carol Flake, Dick Francis, Charles Hatton, Mike Helm, John Hervey, Joe Hirsch, KentHollingsworth, Jay Hovdey, A.J. Liebling, William Murray, Barney Nagler, Joe H. Palmer,Damon Runyon, Red Smith, Bill Surface, and Whitney Tower complete this unique collection.