Descriere: Steve Palmer is that rare commodity, a journalist with a huge and very loyal following for his regular columns in the "Racing Post". His many thousands of fans enjoy his idiosyncratic and amusing interpretation of his own and others betting activities as well as life in general. This work brings together the best of Palmer's anecdotes and stories.
Page dim. 222 x 145 x 30
Weight: 487 grams
Autori: Palmer Steve | Editura: Raceform Ltd | Anul aparitiei: 2011 | ISBN: 9781905156832 | Numar de pagini: 288 | Categorie: Sports
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