The Fine Cotton Fiasco

Dive into the captivating world of horse racing with 'The Fine Cotton Fiasco,' a gripping account set in Brisbane, 1984. This thrilling trade paperback transports readers to a time when a seemingly simple plan to swap a mediocre horse for a faster one spiraled into a hilarious and notorious scandal. Authors Peter Hoysted and Pat Sheil expertly narrate the incredible story of mismanagement, bad judgment, and outrageous luck that unraveled this audacious scheme. Readers will be drawn into the bizarre circumstances surrounding a horse with white painted socks that captured the imaginations of punters across Australia and beyond. Discover how this cover-up caught the attention of law enforcement, with even the Queensland Commissioner of Police placing a bet. Packed with a colorful cast of hardcore criminals, charming rogues, and hapless characters, 'The Fine Cotton Fiasco' stands out as a legendary tale in Australian history, showcasing how a chaotic plan concocted by a couple of inmates led to a narrative that will be recounted for generations. Get your copy today, with FREE shipping included; note that combined shipping for other products is not available. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Perfect for enthusiasts of Australian lore and horse racing aficionados alike, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143793700
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 304


Description:
Brisbane, 1984. It all started with a simple plan to secretly swap a mediocre horse with a faster one, and rake in the cash with a few well-placed bets. What could possibly go wrong?

In The Fine Cotton Fiasco, Peter Hoysted and Pat Sheil brilliantly tell the scarcely believable tale of how - through a combination of horrendous mismanagement, terrible judgement and comically bad luck - the scheme gradually unravelled.

How did a horse with white painted socks dripping onto the turf come to hold the hopes of punters across Australia and beyond? How was a supposedly secret plan so widely advertised that even the Queensland Commissioner of Police placed a bet? And how much of a cover-up ensued in the aftermath of this absolute debacle?

The story of Fine Cotton is the stuff of Australian legend. It features hardcore crims, likeable rogues and a supporting cast that ranged from the hapless to the hopeless - with some entirely innocent bystanders thrown in for good measure. Not every crazy scheme cooked up by a couple of inmates in Boggo Road Gaol would culminate in a story that will be told across the nation for the next hundred years. But this one did.

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