Twists and turns abound in the claims, counter-claims and conflicting witness statements when the case goes to trial, as attempts are made to determine the age and identity of the horse purported to be Running Rein, and this intriguing story provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing and betting, where the stakes are high and the unscrupulous
- Title : In Search of Running Rein
- Author : Tony les
- Rating : 4.92 (326 Vote)
- Publish : 2014-9-27
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 250 Pages
- Asin : 1785384775
- Language : English
Twists and turns abound in the claims, counter-claims and conflicting witness statements when the case goes to trial, as attempts are made to determine the age and identity of the horse purported to be Running Rein, and this intriguing story provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing and betting, where the stakes are high and the unscrupulous are prepared to do anything to protect their own interests, with little regard for the impact of their actions on the reputation of the sport.. Marred by horse switching allegations, false age declarations, devious ownership transferrals and nobbling, it was set to become the most scandalous event in the history of the Turf. Drawing on a wide range of publications, newspaper articles, Jockey Club inquiry documentation and court evidence records, this book traces the web of deceit surrounding the original but subsequently disqualified 1844 Derby winner, Running Rein, and the audacious plan orchestrated by a certain Abraham Levi Goodman to ensure, by any underhand means at his disposal, that the Derby victory would be his, not for the glory of winning but as a monstrous betting coup. The Epsom Derby, established back in 1780 for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, is today considered to be the most prestigious of the five Classics of the racing calendar, but there was nothing noble about the notorious Derby held in 1844Same reason as the other book that I felt was confusing in the book descriptionno access code included. God has a plan for you too and it is awesome. line. My son liked everything I made so far, except sweet peas. It's amazing the work that people did to get the animals out of danger, but the entire time, while it is a hopeful book, one can only imagine how many weren't able to be saved. Another astounding publication from AUC Press.. The author has a lot of great experience as a medical doctor--and a lot of good ideas, no question. We learn to wring magic from the ordinary….When the world owed you nothing, you demanded something of it anyway.”. Geist went on and on about her father's facility with singing and whistling while under the deepening torment of Alzheimer's. I'll go ahead and disagree with the previous reviewers; it will probably bring some flames my way. (This major client, while identified as the plaintiff in a couple of cases, is rendered anonymous as the client in others.) Nor, inexplicably,
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