It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees.

A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of jealousy and deceit where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.

Tip Off is a compelling racing thriller sure to be a winner with John Francome's multitude of fans.

One of the greatest jockeys of our time, John Francome has been voted TV's most popular racing commentator for his broadcasting for Channel 4. Don't miss his previous bestsellers from Headline.

'Francome provides a vivid panorama of the racing world... and handles the story's twist deftly' - The Times

'Francome brings authenticity to tales of the horse racing circuit and, like Dick Francis, goes beyond the thunder of the turf to the skulduggery of the trading ring' - Mail on Sunday

'The racing feel is authentic and it's a pact', entertaining read' - Evening Standard

'Thrills to the final furlong... Francome knows how to write a good racing thriller' - Daily Express