Robert Sangster - First past the Post

John Swinfield's Big Business

English - December 22, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MB
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ROBERT SANGSTER: First past the Post

The bloodstock business is a multi-billion dollar industry employing thousands of people around the globe. John Swinfield made a TV documentary about Robert Sangster who was an axial figure in the rarefied and risky bank-balance stakes.
It’s a business closely linked to the lucrative and exploitative gambling industry. It’s often in the spotlight because of its showy image. And it’s frequently nobbled by controversy. Sexism is said to be rife among jockeys.
Racing and breeding top-flight chargers is a money-spinning casino, with handsome rewards for the winners and big losses for the also-rans.

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