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Horses don't bet on people

by Alan Veitch, Jeff Hook

A collection of humorous anecdotes and stories from the Australian horse racing industry, as told by racing broadcasters and journalists. The narratives cover betting systems, racetrack incidents, and behind-the-scenes media experiences.

Accession 8729 ISBN 0091690811 Publisher Random House
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