Nick Townsend
The Sure Thing: The Greatest Coup in Horse Racing History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099576587
- author:
- Nick Townsend
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Hobbies & Games, Gambling
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Sure Thing: The Greatest Coup in Horse Racing History In the world of horse racing, a remarkable gamble has been making headlines for decades. In the summer of 1975, a fearless gambler pulled off one of the most spectacular gambles of all time, netting millions of pounds from the bookmakers. Thirty-five years later, the same gambler made history again with an even more audacious scheme in May 2010. This book tells the complete story of how the gambler, known for his fearlessness and cunning, managed to pull off these incredible feats. With meticulous research and attention to detail, the author reveals the full extent of the gambler's strategy and the risks he took to achieve his goals. The result is a gripping and fascinating account of one of the most remarkable stories in the history of horse racing.
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