The big coup: How a small-time horse trainer took on the bookies - The Sunday Story

There’s an old saying in horse racing: “You can’t beat the bookies.” But what happens when a trainer uses inside information to try and prove that saying wrong? Is it right to do something that might be slightly questionable to beat the bookmakers who would do everything to beat you? 

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Guest: David Walsh, chief sports writer, The Sunday Times

Host: Luke Jones

Producer: Sophie McNulty

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