The first thing that is apparent is that the book has been meticulously researched

It is rich in detail and that detail continues relentlessly throughout the entirety of the book. Along the journey we meet most of the great characters who have graced the turf. Some will already be familiar to anyone with a passing knowledge of racing history.
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Alessandra:
It put me in a weird position because I was starting to like the guy i was set up with, but i'd liked the first guy before.
(23 August 2016)

Alessandra:
He set me up with one of our friends, but when we started talking, he told he he wanted to date me too.
(23 August 2016)

Alessandra:
I was talking to my guy friend for a while and I told him i wanted a boyfriend.
(23 August 2016)

Setsuko:
My Friend REALLY wants to talk to a girl and get to know her,please help?
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
Would you put up with this?
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
My sister now knows not to bring him to family cookouts or anything because my cousins, uncles and my dad (divorced) always end up almost strangling him because of his mouth.
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
Also I noticed he will test people to see how much he can get away with insulting people until they snap on him and then he's the victim.
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
It's like he thought I was bullying him or something.
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
When I told him I couldn't pay for it he called me an asshole and kicked my dashboard and I kicked him out of my car.
(23 August 2016)

Dessie:
When we got to the beer store I asked him for the money and he gave me a dirty look and expected me to pay for it because he had no money.
(23 August 2016)