"Zippy Chippy was a racehorse, descended from legends that ran like the wind. He was destined for glory .... The only problem was, when Zippy ran ... it was more like a gentle breeze." An unexpectedly charming sports story is about a horse who never won a single race. In fact, he didn't even always finish his races. Zippy Chippy was spirited and stubborn, which didn't matter to Felix Monserrate , the Puerto Rican man who purchased Zippy Chippy and didn't give up on him . He had a prankish personality and loved sweets. He also loved racing, but always on his own terms. Maybe he'd leave the gate, maybe not. Eventually he was banned from racing at every track but one. But the more races Zippy lost, the more people began paying attention to this quirky horse. They began betting on him ... to win! By the time Zippy was retired from racing he was a celebrity in the racing world. Quirky, sweet, but never sentimental, this offbeat account never makes fun of Zippy but instead celebrates his unique personality and spirit, which are reflected in the tone of both the narrative and illustrations. A note tells more of Zippy's winless yet heralded career and of his current life in retirement. (Ages 5-9)