Trial Run

By: Dick Francis

Narrated by: Tony Britton

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…

©1978 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Be prepared for twists and turns

Another Dick Francis story. I don’t think I’ve ever read a bad Dick Francis story.

GREAT STORY!!

One of the very best, if not the best for Felix Francis! Really enjoyed the suspense and also the insights into life in Russia /Moscow. Thanks for a great story.

Fun story and great narrator

Definitely fun to listen to and interesting story set in the old Soviet Union era.
Narrator definitely added to the fun of listening to the book.

Another excellent DF tale. 1984-type Russia

Simple intelligence gathering with who-to-trust dynamics in Russia. Fantastic exploration of Russian society. Another clever, low key and durable horsey protagonist. Misses full marks for mis-representing chemicals and physiology (can’t be more specific) to further the plot. Few people will notice.
Will our hero be attacked twice as in ALL other DF books? It’s worth finding out.

A good yarn & an excellent reader

I thought I had read all the Dick Francis books years ago when they were in book form. This was a new one to me. Horses are just background on this one but that’s okay. It was an interesting story - and the reader is excellent.