Dick Francis, author of thirty-nine world bestsellers, is widely recognized as one of the best creators of detective novels. He was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Humanities from Boston University, and the title of grandmaster for his contribution to the development of the genre.
Professional jockey Kelly Hughes is unjustly disqualified and stripped of his license to participate in races. There’s no one to turn to for help, and he conducts his own investigation into a dirty and self-serving plot.