The Wright Lithographing Company: New York, 1957.

In 1957, Eddie Arcaro, the only jockey to have won two Triple Crowns, wrote a five-part series for Sports Illustrated distilling 25 years of skills and experiences as "the unsurpassed master of a dangerous profession".  The series was illustrated by artist Robert Riger, with drawings showcasing the intensity of a horse's strength and movement in a race.

Arcaro's essay and Riger's drawings were subsequently sold in a limited edition portfolio signed by Arcaro and with ten loosely bound hand-signed lithographs from Riger, each measuring 12" x 16 ½" and printed on high quality stock.  This copy is #403 of 500.

Arcaro's essay and Riger's lithographs fit snugly into a paper chemise and are then further protected by slipcase.  

Essay is detached at top staple but binding holds firm, lithographs and paper chemise in fine condition, slipcase is mildew stained and the portfolio has a musty odor.

Though not called for, this copy is also accompanied by the original five Sports Illustrated magazines in which Art of Race Riding first appeared.

Difficult to find a complete set as the lithographs were often broken up and sold separately, this is a seminal work in American thoroughbred racing.