In some ways this one seemed a little slower than I expect from Francis, but it certainly had its moments.
Some of the stewards of British steeplechasing go to Daniel Roke, an Australian breeder and trainer, asking him to go undercover to investigate suspected tampering. They figure that he will be unknown in England and not suspect. He has felt somewhat trapped in his business since he took it over after the deaths of his parents in order to support his three younger siblings. Hence the title, the pay offered is good - so he takes it on "for kicks."
He is sent in as a groom with an air of dishonesty, and ends up uncovering a truly perverse scheme for fixing horse races. And, of course, nearly manages to get himself killed in the process.
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