Unlettered
A reader received this letter from the United Racing & Bloodstock Services of Hangleton in Sussex: Dear Sir, Please forgive me for writing to you without invitation.
Having obtained your name within rac- ing circles I feel that I am in a position to be of benefit to you.
Having been in the racing industry for many years as a stable hand, previous owner and bookmaker, I have been left in an enviable position, where I have some very priveledged racing informa- tion which I intend to use for the bene- fit of others to assist me in taking maximum advantage of some very decent betting propositions.
When penning these notes I can reveal to you that I have just terminated a tele- phone discussion with my leading infor- mant.
He informs me that a horse running on Monday 18th [the letter arrived on the 19th], has been trained to peak fitness and has been specially entered in a race for the medium of a gamble. Defeat is considered out of the question and a decent price expected.
To find out the name of this animal and to obtain the full benefits, please phone me on Monday morning 9.30am — 1.45pm. You can call me direct on 0850 354546. Please speak to me in person to discuss terms. I look forward to your call.
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