Manipulations and intrigue reign in horse racing, "The Sport of Kings," where horse manure is not the only thing that smells on the backside of The Downs in Sierra Vista. The "Tri-State Livestock News" reported: "You can almost hear the flies buzzing in the race-track restaurants he describes, and you're gripped by the electric tension in the atmosphere as his equine heroes dash for the wire. You've known many characters like the ones in Paul's story." The pages tingle with intrigue and action. * * * * * Paul E. Patterson retired from a career in ranching in New Mexico and Colorado to devote his time to writing. His stories have been featured in "Western Horseman" and "New Mexico Magazine."