National Velvet Meets The Usual Suspects

The Melbourne Cup is the biggest horse race in Australia, and tensions are high as the event draws closer.

But when leading jockey Alan de Silva is killed in a late night hit and run, the atmosphere turns from excitement to fear.

As the investigation begins, suspicions fall on the powerful and ruthless casino boss, Albert Maressmo.

But why would Maressmo harm his own jockey on the eve of the race?

Former jockey turned policeman Frank Dennis is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. As the crowds gather at Flemington to watch the event, Dennis must navigate the glamorous and cut-throat world of horse racing to uncover the truth.

But with time running out and the pressure mounting, can he solve the puzzle before the race is run?

In a thrilling climax, the cup becomes a battle of wills between two jockeys, and just as the finish line approaches, an unexpected twist reveals the killer.

Will justice be served, or will the culprit escape into the chaos of the event?

Fans of suspenseful murder mysteries with a backdrop of high-stakes horse racing will love this gripping story of betrayal, greed and redemption.

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