Odds On for More Magic Moments ; Graeme Roe has Had Quite a Few Magic Moments During His Long Career From Jockey to Novel Writer. Now the Best-Selling Stroud Author has Come Up with Another Winner - a Collection of Fascinating Anecdotes From Those in the Saddle and Those Who Play a Key Role Behind the Scenes. Daniel Pountney Found Out More

Gloucestershire Echo, The › January 03, 2010

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GRAEME Roe has tried being a runner, jockey, scuba diver and novel writer so now he's having a go at penning non-fiction. The 73- year-old from Minchinhampton has compiled an entertaining anthology of racing memories.

In 100 Magic Moments Of The Turf he presents anecdotes from some of the best-known figures in the business as well as many of the unsung heroes.

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Odds On for More Magic Moments ; Graeme Roe has Had Quite a Few Magic Moments During His Long Career From Jockey to Novel Writer. Now the Best-Selling Stroud Author has Come Up with Another Winner - a Collection of Fascinating Anecdotes From Those in the Saddle and Those Who Play a Key Role Behind the Scenes. Daniel Pountney Found Out More

Jockeys, trainers, journalists, managers and stable lads recall their greatest memories in the sport.

Some are funny, others tragic and many go back to some of the greatest victories ever recorded.

"About a year ago I noticed how many books came out...

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