Charlie Brooks left Eton to become a stable lad for racing legend Fred Winter. After riding in the Grand National, and winning the Cheltenham Festival as an amateur jockey, he became the youngest racehorse trainer in England. He has broadcast for Radio Five and Bloomberg TV and hosted his own sports programme, 'The Charlie Brooks Show'. He is a columnist for the Daily Telegraph and lives on his farm in the Cotswolds. His autobiography, Crossing the Line, was widely acclaimed.

'Move over Dick Francis, here comes Charlie Brooks.' Daily Mirror 'Engrossing and ingenious! Brooks keeps his readers guessing right up to the finishing post.' Mail on Sunday 'The great Dick Francis did it, then John Francome followed - now Charlie Brooks has taken up the genre with a book full of fascinating insider detail and dodgy characters! The set piece races are terrific.' Daily Mail 'Black Beauty meets the black market! Brooks' equine expertise ensures this tale of flat racing's sleazy extremities goes the distance.' GQ 'Superbly paced and even has 007 twists. It will keep you guessing right until the final page.' News of the World 'Sex, intrigue and horses are the perfect ingredients for a smashing read that will be devoured and enjoyed by all.' Sun

Charlie Brooks left Eton to become a stable lad for racing legend Fred Winter. After riding in the Grand National, and winning the Cheltenham Festival as an amateur jockey, he became the youngest racehorse trainer in England. He has broadcast for Radio Five and Bloomberg TV and hosted his own sports programme, 'The Charlie Brooks Show'. He is a columnist for the Daily Telegraph and lives on his farm in the Cotswolds. His autobiography, Crossing the Line, was widely acclaimed.

'Move over Dick Francis, here comes Charlie Brooks.' Daily Mirror 'Engrossing and ingenious! Brooks keeps his readers guessing right up to the finishing post.' Mail on Sunday 'The great Dick Francis did it, then John Francome followed - now Charlie Brooks has taken up the genre with a book full of fascinating insider detail and dodgy characters! The set piece races are terrific.' Daily Mail 'Black Beauty meets the black market! Brooks' equine expertise ensures this tale of flat racing's sleazy extremities goes the distance.' GQ 'Superbly paced and even has 007 twists. It will keep you guessing right until the final page.' News of the World 'Sex, intrigue and horses are the perfect ingredients for a smashing read that will be devoured and enjoyed by all.' Sun