The Racing Game(1979)
The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game
Overview
Sid Halley, champion steeplechase jockey, suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability, and finds new meaning in life.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 1979
Season 1
6 episodes • 1979
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odds Against | Nov 21, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Trackdown | Nov 28, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Gambling Lady | Dec 5, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Horses for Courses | Dec 12, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Horsenap | Dec 19, 1979 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Needle | Jan 9, 1980 | 0.0 |
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