Inside Horse Racing: A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing
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A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing Jay Hovdey's fascinating and easy-to-follow look at the Sport of Kings puts the complex racing game into a refreshing new light. His facts, figures, and commentary can help you- . Compare the horses. From the past and present greats to the almost 80,000 thoroughbreds that race every year-how can you tell a good horse from a great horse? . Compare the jockeys. From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker-what kinds of races are they most likely to win? . Compare the trainers. Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with? . Understand handicapping. The significance-or insignificance-of betting systems. What do big-time handicappers look for in a horse race? Learn to be an informed-and improved-handicapper. It's a safe wager that everyone from equine experts to once-a-year punters will know the races better, bet the races with more confidence, and enjoy the races like never once they read this book.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345336488
ISBN13:9780345336484
Release Date:April 1987
Publisher:Random House Publishing Group
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.57 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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