10 LB Penalty

This novel is a standalone work within Dick Francis's bibliography, featuring a unique set of characters and a self-contained plot.

While it maintains Francis's signature blend of horse racing and mystery, this book delves more deeply into the political machinations surrounding the sport, offering a slightly different focus than some of his earlier works.

10 LB Penalty was adapted into a television film in 1999, starring John Hurt as the protagonist's father.