Interview: JAMIE REID Jamie Reid is an award-winning author and freelance writer who has a passion for horseracing. Anyone who has read his 2003 ‘Days Like These – The Education Of A Racing Lover’ will be in no doubt of his love of the game. His book ‘Doped’ the real-life account of a notorious 1960’s doping gang won William Hill Sports Book Of The Year. He’s followed up with ‘Blown’ & ‘Monsieur X’ both to high acclaim. In this interview with Simon Nott, Jamie talks about horseracing and his fascination with the shady side of life. Meeting Jamie Reid.