3. Bad Blood

It’s 1999, and Marco Pantani is riding high after his Tour de France victory - both the bad boy of cycling, and the saviour of the sport. The 1999 Giro D’Italia seems to be made for him, and he leads the race by over 20 minutes - until a late-stage disqualification stops the pira ...  Show more

Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid and following the money adds fuel to the fire. Why was there so much money in 90s cycling? And who was trying to get their hands on it?With the help of leading cycling historian Professor John Foot, Italian historian Dr Francesca Billiani ...  Show more

Episode 2. James Parker has turned a digital glitch into a fortune. Most would keep it quiet - but not James. The newly minted millionaire flaunts his wealth across Blackpool, playing Robin Hood to a tight-knit circle who share his secret. But his spending spree hasn’t gone unnot ...  Show more

Frank has been put in an embarrassing situation since his car has been stolen and Pierre has made a rod for his own back. There's also doormats, injured animals and headless horsemen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Join host Jay Harris as he unravels the twisted saga of the equestrian insurance scandal, where the glamorous world of horse sports hides a grim reality. Explore a story of horse murders for insurance money, spotlighting the devious players who manipulated the system for massive ...  Show more

Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms. ...  Show more