For a man whose nine-to-five revolves around investments, David Maxwell is the first to admit his hobby was not the wisest move.
The have-a-go hero for middle aged men dying to release the daredevil within has amassed quite a string of racehorses, some worth six figures alone.
Numbering 20 at the last count, the growing collection have pitted the enthusiastic amateur against the professionals at many of the UK's best tracks.
Racing's version of a little-known footballer taking on Liverpool with his teammates has even conquered Cheltenham this season, the top of the National Hunt Premier League. "Gosh that was fun," said Maxwell, grinning from ear to ear. "Any winner at Cheltenham is huge, especially in front of a big crowd.
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