The Sound of the Racetrack
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This is an excerpt from my book, "The Sound of the Racetrack."
In 2008, I started to write a book called, "The Sound of the Racetrack." It isn't a fiction story about racehorses or the racetrack. In fact it isn't a fiction book at all. This book is a memoir and a biography mixed together. It is about 5 years of my life. From when I was 11 years old to now when I am 16 years old. Those five years was very hard for me. I have only told my greatest friend in real life about those dreaded years. Marykate told me that my story would be a great inspiration for so many people and that I should continue to write down my story.
My second book will be called, "Longing For Home." This book will cover my years and experiences of being a jockey.
Dying is something a jockey rarely talks about. It is something that comes with their job and is hidden deep in the back of their mind. Every day they mount a racehorse it can happen at any moment, any second. And yet, they still go out every day to ride the animals they love.
That is one reason why my mother doesn't want me to become a jockey. She doesn't want to see me get hurt…die. If my family and friends come to watch me race one day, I can't imagine what would run through their mind when they suddenly see my horse fall to the ground and not get up. I don't think I ever want to know. One day, I told my mom about a jockey who was paralyzed after a fall.
She looked at me and said, "Being a jockey is dangerous. Do you still want to do it?"
"Yes I do. I am not afraid of getting hurt," was my answer.
"I am not afraid of getting hurt." Not afraid. And yet, while I am lying on my bed at night, trying to fall asleep, the first thing that comes into my mind is death. I will admit that I am terrified of dying. I am terrified of dying and yet I still want to be a jockey. It is an occupation that at any second could result in death. And if you are lucky, you will be able to retire in one piece. |
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Wanderin Boy Memorial
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That's really good. Do you have anymore excerpts? =]
That's really good. Do you have anymore excerpts? =]
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Nov 23, 2009
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PonyBox
MOD
Where can I get a copy!
Where can I get a copy!
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Nov 23, 2009
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Chris Antley Memorial
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LOL Thanks you both! I will probably post more excerpts on the forums. Taylor: I would really want to publish this when I am finished so maybe in 2 years you can get a copy.
LOL Thanks you both! I will probably post more excerpts on the forums. Taylor: I would really want to publish this when I am finished so maybe in 2 years you can get a copy.
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Nov 23, 2009
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hamber
o.o. great job! I have atttempted at writing books. . . yeah. . . not so good xD
o.o. great job! I have atttempted at writing books. . . yeah. . . not so good xD
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Nov 23, 2009
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Fedelta
As soon as its published I'll buy it and be like: "Omgosh! Chris and I used to play a online game together!!! That is so cool!"
As soon as its published I'll buy it and be like: "Omgosh! Chris and I used to play a online game together!!! That is so cool!"
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Nov 23, 2009
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Falling Up
Oh my goodness. I feel that way all the time. I want to be a jockey. I really love the sound of it so far, and I will buy it if you ever get it published.
Oh my goodness. I feel that way all the time. I want to be a jockey. I really love the sound of it so far, and I will buy it if you ever get it published.
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Nov 23, 2009
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Warlock Stables
Love it! message me when its published so I can buy it!!!
Love it! message me when its published so I can buy it!!!
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Nov 23, 2009
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Balla Eclectic
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Nice job Chris. I really enjoyed reading this little taster. Good luck with it.
Nice job Chris. I really enjoyed reading this little taster. Good luck with it.
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Nov 23, 2009
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ChampionMeadows
Ooooo!! This is so good!! I will definatly buy it when it comes out!!
Ooooo!! This is so good!! I will definatly buy it when it comes out!!
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Nov 23, 2009
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Wind Grove Farm
Wow I will so read this book!
Wow I will so read this book!
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Nov 23, 2009
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Chris Antley Memorial
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Thanks everyone! Hfuns - I am glad you relate. I want people to read this and relate to it in someway.
Thanks everyone! Hfuns - I am glad you relate. I want people to read this and relate to it in someway.
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Nov 23, 2009
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Untamed Heart
That sounds so cool I cant wait till it is finished!!!
That sounds so cool I cant wait till it is finished!!!
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Nov 23, 2009
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Horse lady 101
I know exactly what you are talking about. my uncle died on a racehorse in a really nasty fall. the second worst part is that the horse had to be put down
I know exactly what you are talking about. my uncle died on a racehorse in a really nasty fall. the second worst part is that the horse had to be put down
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Nov 23, 2009
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Sinclairs
That is really good, I really would like to read it when it is published, your a very good writer if I may add XD
That is really good, I really would like to read it when it is published, your a very good writer if I may add XD
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Nov 24, 2009
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Jackie
I would be interested in reading this. It sounds very good!
I would be interested in reading this. It sounds very good!
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Nov 24, 2009
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Specky
Oh Chris it's wonderful! I wish I had the ability to write like you do well done!
Oh Chris it's wonderful! I wish I had the ability to write like you do well done!
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Nov 25, 2009
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PaytonSabrina
OOOOOOH! i like it, in fact, i write books myself!! none of them are published... but whatever LOL. One can always wish.......
OOOOOOH! i like it, in fact, i write books myself!! none of them are published... but whatever LOL. One can always wish.......
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Nov 25, 2009
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Hopeful Haven
I would love to read the book...when will it be done? Jockeys and racehorses..are my passion
I would love to read the book...when will it be done? Jockeys and racehorses..are my passion
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Nov 25, 2009
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Bright Horizon
Where do you sell them? Amazon.com?
Where do you sell them? Amazon.com?
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Nov 25, 2009
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Chris Antley Memorial
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Thanks everyone! Horiz - It is not published yet. Maybe in 2 years.
Thanks everyone! Horiz - It is not published yet. Maybe in 2 years.
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Nov 25, 2009
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a r i s t a
Whoa. This totally wants me to get up and have my books published.
Whoa. This totally wants me to get up and have my books published.
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Nov 28, 2009
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a r i s t a
Thanks for inspiring me Chris!!
Thanks for inspiring me Chris!!
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Nov 28, 2009
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Folow The Wind
I don't want to be a jockey but I can't stand seeing the horses go down. They race them to young at 2, there bones aren't fully devoloped yet and have more chances of breaking. It sounds good though keep writing
I don't want to be a jockey but I can't stand seeing the horses go down. They race them to young at 2, there bones aren't fully devoloped yet and have more chances of breaking. It sounds good though keep writing
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Nov 30, 2009
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Apache Hills Valley
I'll be waiting to see this Published. I want a Copy as soon as it comes out +)
I'll be waiting to see this Published. I want a Copy as soon as it comes out +)
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Dec 1, 2009
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Dolly Rot
That sounds Soo cooool!! I write books too. this is even better than mine!!!
That sounds Soo cooool!! I write books too. this is even better than mine!!!
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Dec 3, 2009
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Royal Palm Ranch
Thats a very good article! I right books too!
Thats a very good article! I right books too!
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Dec 5, 2009
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bexysue97
yea i know all about that my dad was a jokey and every race was terrifing
yea i know all about that my dad was a jokey and every race was terrifing
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Dec 6, 2009
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HuntJumper4Ever
:) It sounds very intersting!
:) It sounds very intersting!
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Dec 6, 2009
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Pinky RIP Gypsy
wow that's really good! I want to read more
wow that's really good! I want to read more
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Dec 7, 2009
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gypsy
i want to read more i want to be a jockey too but me mum was one and said its to dangres
i want to read more i want to be a jockey too but me mum was one and said its to dangres
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Dec 8, 2009
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