VÁŇA: Dělám si, co chci! - Životní zpověď legendárního žokeje, která jde až na dřeň – Hašek Martin (2020)

He is a living symbol of the Velká pardubická. Jockey Josef Váňa has won the most famous Czech race eight times, and his last victorious ride shortly before turning sixty sparked a genuine Váňa mania in the country. He is a man with the heart of a jockey. He has always had what it takes. Courage, determination, toughness. Also cleverness. A resistance to pain that completely defies the understanding of a normal person. And although he often rode favorites, he loves to experience the stories of underdogs who strive for success against all odds. That's how he's lived his whole life. The faith of others does not interest him. He has his own. He does what he wants. In a book by Sport reporter Martin Hašek, he openly recounts his journey from a small village to the world of sports legends. It is a tough, painful story. At the same time, it is captivating and completely extraordinary. Váňa speaks straightforwardly and does not shy away from sharper words. He also has no problem bringing to light very personal moments that have influenced his life. The book is additionally complemented by all his starts in the Velká pardubická, a gallery of horses that influenced his career, a unique glossary of equestrian slang, and photos from his private life.