Arthur Hancock’s recently published “Dark Horses: A Memoir of Redemption” is a finalist for the 19th Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. The award was established by businessman and philanthropist Dr. Tony Ryan in 2006 as the Castleton Lyons/Thoroughbred Times award.  Dr. Ryan passed away a year later, and his son Shane changed the name of the award to honor his father and has continued to carry on the tradition.

The three finalists are:  A Beggar’s Ride by John Perrotta; Dark Horses: A Memoir of Redemption by Arthur B. Hancock III; and Letters From Country Life: Adolphe Pons, Man o’ War, and the Founding of Maryland’s Oldest Thoroughbred Farm by Josh Pons

Hancock’s book is available for purchase ArthurHancock.com

Here’s a link to the write up in the Paulick Report:

https://paulickreport.com/news/people/finalists-announced-for-the-dr-tony-ryan-book-award