The Fine Cotton Fiasco
Book • 1984
The Fine Cotton Fiasco details the 1984 plot by a trio of criminals to commit racing fraud by swapping the undistinguished horse Fine Cotton with a better-performing horse, Bold Personality.
The book, written by journalists Peter Hoysted and Pat Sheil, delves into the dark humor and the chaotic execution of the scam, involving a Sydney gangster, a Catholic priest, and various other characters.
It highlights the poor regulation of the racing industry at the time and the consequences faced by those involved in the scam.
The authors paint a vivid picture of the sleazy and unflattering characters involved, providing a gripping narrative of one of Australia's most infamous racing scandals.
The book, written by journalists Peter Hoysted and Pat Sheil, delves into the dark humor and the chaotic execution of the scam, involving a Sydney gangster, a Catholic priest, and various other characters.
It highlights the poor regulation of the racing industry at the time and the consequences faced by those involved in the scam.
The authors paint a vivid picture of the sleazy and unflattering characters involved, providing a gripping narrative of one of Australia's most infamous racing scandals.
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