Fixed: Cheating, Doping, Rape and Murder - The Inside Track on Australia's Racin

Discover the gripping and revealing narrative of 'Fixed: Cheating, Doping, Rape and Murder - The Inside Track on Australia's Racing'. This compelling book by Matthew Benns delves deep into the tumultuous and often perilous world of Australian horse racing. As the industry boasts a staggering value of $14 billion annually, those involved often find themselves entangled in a web of corruption and crime. From rigged yearling sales to the haunting realities of jockeys sacrificing their health for meager payouts, this exposé uncovers the dark underbelly of a sport cloaked in glamour. You will learn about the harsh treatment of horses, the prevalence of doping, and the urgent issues surrounding jockey safety, including gender-based violence. Written in an engaging style, this book is a must-read for racing enthusiasts seeking an unfiltered look at the sport's shocking realities. The 336-page B-format paperback, published by Random House Australia, illuminates the struggles and dangers faced behind the scenes, challenging the romanticized perceptions of horse racing. Explore the shocking truths behind your favorite pastime and understand why this narrative is essential for every racing fan. Gain firsthand insights into a world where stakes are high, and nothing is as it seems. Ideal for those interested in sports ethics, animal welfare, and the complexities of gambling culture, 'Fixed' will change how you view Australian racing forever. Get your copy today and uncover the truth buried beneath the surface.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857983268
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 336


Description:
"In this updated version, Matthew Benns takes us back into the murky world of Australian horseracing. Dapper horse trainer Les Samba was in Melbourne for the annual yearling sales when he turned down an Italian meal with racing contacts saying, I have to meet a bloke. Just hours later he was dead, blood pouring out of five bullet wounds to his head and body. Racing in Australia has a dark and dangerous underbelly. Powerful people play for high stakes in an industry worth $14 billion a year. And they don t play nicely. Yearling sales are rigged, horses doped, races fixed and taxes dodged by high-rolling punters. Every day huge sums of money are made by bookies who don t want to put any of it back into the industry. Meanwhile, jockeys starve themselves to the point of delirium - many suffering permanent injury while racing for as little as $130 a race. Young female jockeys are raped. Horses suffer terribly too - every year almost half of Australia s racehorses are sent to abattoirs to fuel the booming pet-food industry. This is the true story every racing fan needs to read. It goes past the glorious image of Black Caviar winning off twenty-five starts to reveal what real


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