The Grey Horse Hustle: A British Horseracing Story

By Richard Laws

Following a successful afternoon at Beverley races, Jack and Cam, a pair of Malton-based apprentice jockeys, head out for a night in Scarborough, returning to their digs confused and unable to recall their evening. So, nothing strange there

But within days, one has uncharacteristically sought to throw a race, and the other collides with a trainer while riding work on the Wold gallops. The BHA come sniffing around, sensing something is amiss. Suddenly, both their race-riding careers are in jeopardy. It couldn't come at a worse time, as Jack has a chance of riding a hugely promising colt destined to race at Royal Ascot. And it all started with that night out on the East Coast...

THE GREY HORSE HUSTLE is the tale of a racing fraud, blackmail, mind games, and an unlikely friendship with a rather loud lady called Lucille.

The paperback version of this book is printed in 12pt Book Antiqua font to ensure an enjoyable read.

WHY TRY RICHARD LAWS RACING NOVELS?
If you love horse racing and you're a regular race-goer or follower of racing in the north of England, you'll recognise the places and people in Richard's books. His characters are drawn upon over thirty years of hands-on experience working in the racing world, both as a passionate supporter of flat racing and as a syndicate manager. He has managed hundreds of racing syndicates and met thousands of owners, trainers, and jockeys.

Be sure to read the reviews of his books. His success as an author has been driven by word of mouth, through a growing base of avid readers.

Tightly written and featuring believable characters, these are sophisticated plots that always include plenty of heart and several twists. Richard Laws novels always offer an entertaining insight into the British racing scene.

READERS' PRAISE FOR RACING THRILLERS BY RICHARD LAWS

- Great story with many twists & turns. Well written, pacey with a strong cast of characters.

- The sort of book John Francombe & Dick Francis wished they had succeeded in writing. Such a very, very clever plot and engaging characters that one can identify with...

- A good fast-paced story, the villains were totally impossible to guess from earlier in the book. I read a lot of crime thrillers including racing ones by the likes of Dick and Felix Francis, John Francome etc. This was as good as any of those.

- An affirmed longstanding Dick Francis reader I am converting to Laws with each and every publication.

- Totally captivating stories which you can't put down until you get to the sting in the tail.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1739702662
• ISBN13: 9781739702663
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Five Furlongs
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"