The Sure Thing
The Greatest Coup in Horse Racing History
Nick Townsend
The book chronicles the story of Barney Curley, an Irish gambler and horse trainer, who orchestrated an elaborate betting coup in 1975 that netted him millions of pounds. It details the meticulous planning, execution, and aftermath of the scheme, which involved multiple horses and bets across various bookmakers, and has since become legendary in the horse racing world.
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