Rosemary Coates studied at the Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing, Oxford University. Famous for her paintings of domestic animals, her maps of UK racecourses and hunting countries, she lives in Northamptonshire. Her motto 'Have paintbrush, will travel' has taken her across the UK and Ireland

Coates has brilliantly managed to incorporate a clever comical aspect to her witty watercolours which puts the reader in to the picture straight away. From betting terms to racing lingo, the depth of her knowledge of all aspects of the industry shines through. This 144-page guide is a little gem.

Rosemary Coates studied at the Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing, Oxford University. Famous for her paintings of domestic animals, her maps of UK racecourses and hunting countries, she lives in Northamptonshire. Her motto 'Have paintbrush, will travel' has taken her across the UK and Ireland

Coates has brilliantly managed to incorporate a clever comical aspect to her witty watercolours which puts the reader in to the picture straight away. From betting terms to racing lingo, the depth of her knowledge of all aspects of the industry shines through. This 144-page guide is a little gem.

Rosemary Coates studied at the Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing, Oxford University. Famous for her paintings of domestic animals, her maps of UK racecourses and hunting countries, she lives in Northamptonshire. Her motto 'Have paintbrush, will travel' has taken her across the UK and Ireland

Coates has brilliantly managed to incorporate a clever comical aspect to her witty watercolours which puts the reader in to the picture straight away. From betting terms to racing lingo, the depth of her knowledge of all aspects of the industry shines through. This 144-page guide is a little gem.