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Delilah Plays the Ponies
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025590929
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delilah Plays the Ponies is a spirited collection of stories that dives deep into the high-stakes world of early 20th-century horse racing. Written by the celebrated Canadian author W. A. Fraser, who was renowned for his intimate knowledge of the turf, the work captures the electrifying atmosphere, the grit, and the glamour of the racetrack circuit. The narrative follows the titular Delilah as she navigates a landscape populated by shrewd bettors, skilled jockeys, and the magnificent animals that serve as the heartbeat of the sport.
Through a series of interconnected tales, Fraser explores the intricate culture of betting and the unpredictable nature of competition. His prose is marked by an authentic understanding of equine behavior and the technicalities of racing, which he balances with compelling human drama. The stories transport readers to a bygone era of sport, where fortunes are won and lost in the span of a few frantic minutes on the track. Focusing on the tension, strategy, and sheer luck involved in playing the ponies, the book stands as a significant contribution to classic sports fiction. Delilah Plays the Ponies offers both a historical window into the sporting life of the 1920s and a timeless exploration of the passion and peril associated with the world of racing.
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