Daniel Roke, an experienced Australian stud farmer, has been hired to investigate a series of horse dopings throughout England's racing circuit. Dan, hoping to break free from his dull and tedious life in Australia, accepted the offer when it was presented to him by The Earl of October. Seeing as how October was one of the most respected and successful people in the business, Dan was offered 20,000 pounds for the completion of his job. With his family in mind Dan set off to October's stables where he first began the mission that would change his life forever.

In Dick Francis's newest mystery novel, For Kicks, Daniel Roke discovers his true self by risking life and limb trying to expose the secret underground world of horse doping. Disguised as a stable lad, Dan makes his way through some of the dirtiest stables in England starting at October's and working his way down to Hedly Humber's, all while earning the reputation of a criminal. Dan's investigation takes him to

If anyone should write a book about horses and steeple chases it would have to be Dick Francis. Not only does he have years of experience in the horse racing business but he has already wrote dozens of other highly successful books such as Nerve and Reflex. Dick Francis is also a former champion steeplechase jockey, which gives him the perfect insight on horse racing and "doping." It's because of the experience and knowledge that he has obtained over the years from racing that allows him to write such successful books.

This book is for everyone. Even if you don't like to read and have no interest in horses. The way the author writes this book, you don't need to know anything about horses. The story is very easy to follow yet it doesn't give away the ending and confuse you like other books do.

rience at Humber's make him grateful for what he has but it also makes Dan more determined than ever to stop the so called horse "dopers."

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The author uses Daniel Roke, a well-known stud farmer in Australia, to depict the harsh realities of horse racing that many overlook.

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Approximate Word count = 779
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)