A true story so unbelievable it feels like fiction.

A South American horse wins a race in the United States.

The problem?

That horse had been dead for three months.

A true story that reads like a thriller.

A true story so unbelievable it feels like fiction. ... From hero at Maroñas to convict at Belmont Park. The FBI, impossible odds, and an unexpected comeback. Discover how Cinzano went from scandal to eternity. Cinzano. Champion, Convict, and Legend tells the astonishing true story of a Uruguayan racehorse whose journey took him from glory to disgrace-and back again-in the most unexpected way.

As confusion spreads and identities are questioned, what emerges is a gripping narrative of ambition, injustice, and redemption.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

True stories Redemption stories Underdog sports stories Real-life mysteries This is not just a story about a horse.

It's about how truth can be stranger than fiction.

--- The Author

Daniel Torres Rodríguez is a Uruguayan author whose debut book became a standout success in his home country.

His work has attracted international attention and is currently linked to a potential screen adaptation in New York.

Passionate about horse racing since childhood, he combines deep research with a compelling narrative style that brings extraordinary true stories to life. --- Press review "Cinzano - Champion, Convict and Legend‟ is one of the best books of the year." Federico Medina, La Diaria, July of 2022. "Daniel Torres has the virtue of narrating the plot in three chapters in a colloquial, engaging, seasoned, and entertaining manner." Leonardo Ferber, Eleturf, May of 2022. "The story seems as if taken from a screenplay." Andrés López Reilly, El País, May of 2022.

Daniel Torres Rodríguez es padre, esposo, arquitecto y gracias a este libro también escritor o casi. Nació en la ciudad de Colonia del Sacramento en el año 1979 y desde niño fue un apasionado del turf y de la lectura en ese orden. Desde el año 2006 forma parte del staff de En Una Baldosa, famoso sitio deportivo argentino y desde el 2010 colabora con la revista digital Eleturf.

Este es su primer libro y vaya uno a saber si no será el último.