"Given its avowed approach as genre study, Glynn traces the distinct narrative patterns and continuing iconography of the horseracing film. As he analyses the films, Glynn considers the sport through the lenses of class, gender, crime and national identity [.] Comprehensive, well written and nicely illustrated, this book is a valuable addition to the scholarly literature on British cinema." (Jeffrey Richards, Lancaster University, UK, for Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television) "This is a book written with real enthusiasm. It is accessible, detailed, consistently insightful and nuanced. It is particularly strong on the ways in which social class representations articulated with racing and local and national levels of British identity, but there is some sensible recognition of the ways in which women were portrayed. The complexities of gambling's relationship with racing are all brought out well. Enthusiasts of sport, film, media and culture will learn much from this book.

" (Mike Huggins, University of Cumbria, UK, for Sport in History) "Stephen Glynn has a thoroughbred pedigree in the field of sport in British cinema, and The British Horseracing Film is an odds-on favourite to be another winner. Written with verve and vigour, this gallop through a hitherto unknown subject is also good fun to read. I recommend all film and turf enthusiasts to take a punt." (James Chapman, Professor of Film Studies at the University of Leicester, UK, and editor of the Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television).