Stud Poker: A gripping racing thriller with huge twists
By (Author) John Francome
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
1st October 1992
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
352
Width 114mm, Height 177mm, Spine 24mm
194g
When Paul Ravens ride at Plumpton crashes through the wing of the third last flight, it seems like one of racings tragic accidents. But that doesnt explain why Pauls closest friend, Alex Drew, appears to be involved. Or why the fall that ends Pauls career should finally destroy Alex. Paul discovers a link between what happened at Plumpton and a sequence of other accidents apparently connected with a private poker school run by the wealthy property developer Clay Wentworth. Stud Poker seems to have little to do with the world of National Hunt racing, but by the time Paul is caught up in the dangerous game, other less honest players have stepped forward. And the stakes are high.
Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome is a broadcaster on racing for Channel 4 and has established himself as one of the front runners in the racing thriller stakes. He lives in Berkshire.