You Bet Your Life: My Incredible Adventures in Horse Racing and Offshore Betting

By Dave Stevenson and Laura Morton

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the United States. More than 16 million people watch the Kentucky Derby annually, which is more than either the NBA Finals or the Indy 500.

The story of jockey, Dave Stevenson, the first jockey to win a Queen's Plate (Canada's oldest thoroughbred horse race) at the Woodbine racetrack and a legend in the world of horse racing.

Includes over two dozen never-before published photographs from behind the scenes at major races

• Language: English
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Release date: Apr 18, 2017
• ISBN: 9781510720817

Dave Stevenson

Dave Stevenson has devoted his life to thoroughbred horses and horse racing. A former jockey, he rode the prizewinning steed Canadian Champ to win the Canadian Triple Crown in 1959. Following his career as a jockey, Stevenson served for more than thirty years as a trainer and consultant for various racing entities. Stevenson lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.