What inspired Dick Francis to set 'Risk' in the world of horse racing?
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What inspired Dick Francis to set 'Risk' in the world of horse racing?
Did anyone else feel the moral dilemmas in the story made the stakes even higher?
How did the pacing in the second half affect the tension — was that intentional or did it slow down for character development?