Graham Buddry reviews Felix Francis’ latest turf-world thriller

“As Autumn wends it’s weary way, Russet leaves with golden hue, Prepare to die in triumphant blaze, Against a sky of darkened blue…”
Inspirational lines of a poem which reminds me that my favourite season has arrived. The National Hunt horses are appearing with the impossible prize of a victory at the Cheltenham Festival their ultimate aim. Of equal importance is the much awaited release of the latest racing thriller penned by that master of his craft, Felix Francis, following seamless...