
About this episode
Following a trail of mysterious hoofprints across the moors, Holmes uncovers a hidden conspiracy involving rival trainers and a desperate act of sabotage. As the truth emerges, Holmes reveals how a midnight encounter in the stables led to John Straker’s death — and how the real killer has been hiding in plain sight the entire time…
A Noiser production, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Narrated by Hugh Bonneville
Produced by Katrina Hughes and Addison Nugent
Sound Design and Audio Editing by Anisha Deva and George Tapp
Compositions: Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines
Mix & Mastering: Thomas Pink
Series Consultant: Dan Smith
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