Journalist's flair for storytelling shines light on dark side

Lissa Oliver's latest novel and new Felix Francis feature in our review section

Two new racing novels by Lissa Oliver and Felix Francis, plus a memoir liberally spiced with veterinary content feature in this weekend's RPSunday reviews sectionCredit: Nigel Jones

Sainte Bastien by Lissa Oliver
£10 (or £7.99 ebook), published by Maverick House – available at lissaoliver.ie

You don't have to be a bloodstock expert to know that breeding can count for an awful lot in racing – and not just for the horses.

Look down the lists of trainers and jockeys. Peter and Sean Bowen. Nigel, Sam and Willy Twiston-Davies. Gary, Ryan, Jamie, Josh and Hayley Moore. Happy families indeed – perhaps the BHA should bring out a set of playing cards, featuring the former champion jockey as 'Master Ryan, the trainer's son'.

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Published on 12 November 2016inFeatures

Last updated 12:17, 10 November 2016

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