Fine Cotton. The mini series.

Former Steve Irwin manager John Stainton is planning to produce a miniseries on the infamous Fine Cotton affair, centering on a 1984 conspiracy to replace the underperforming racehorse with a lookalike

When the replacement horse was struck down with injury, the conspirators came unstuck after another “ring-in” – Bold Personality – covered in hair dye and paint, was immediately outted by stewards and racing regulars.

Sydney bookmakers Bill and Robbie Waterhouse were banned from the race track for 14 years, with ring leader John Gillespie and another man jailed over the affair.

Underbelly producer Bob Campbell was planning to make a telemovie but the project had stalled over legal problems.

“The true story behind the scandal is absolutely incredible,” Stainton told Confidential.

“Even though many aspects of the ring-in have been revealed in the public arena over the years through various books and news articles, the actual true story behind the scenes has never been fully revealed – until now.”

Source: news.com.au