Manvers Road Star

<p><strong>Nottinghamshire, 1996:</strong></p><p></p><p>As Andy Cooper begins to rebuild his life, the focus shifts away from the betting shop on Manvers Road to Colwick Park, Nottingham's racecourse, where a bold idea is born.</p><p></p><p>Using money from a significant winning bet placed by his late dad, Andy buys a racehorse and shares ownership with the friends who stood by him during his darkest days.</p><p></p><p>They name the horse Manvers Road Star.</p><p></p><p>But racing is never without risk.</p><p></p><p>When disaster strikes on the eve of her biggest race, Andy's hopes are once again thrown into doubt. As uncertainty grows, he must decide whether to walk away-or hold on when everything seems lost.</p><p></p><p>Set in Nottingham and the surrounding Nottinghamshire countryside, Manvers Road Star is a story of friendship, resilience and the enduring bond between people and the horses that bring them together.</p><p></p><p>A powerful follow-up to Shouting The Odds, it continues Andy's journey through loss,</p><p>recovery and second chances.</p>