Dick Francis, the bestselling master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing.

The last place veteran horseman Randall Drew wanted to go was Moscow. But when his royal highness the prince asks a favor, one doesn't refuse.

The Royal Family is worried about the prince's brother in law, who aims to make the Olympics. Unfortunately a jealous Russian rider has sworn to kill him if he sets one hoof in Moscow. So Randall leaves his thoroughbred horses and loving girlfriend to investigate.

But what he finds is more than jealousy. It's a terrifying track of sabotage and murder. And now that he knows, the killer is after him ...