Inside Horse Racing: A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing Contributor(s): Hovdey, Jay (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345336488 ISBN-13: 9780345336484 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Binding Type: Paperback Published: April 1987 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Gambling - Track Betting - Sports & Recreation | Horse Racing |
Dewey: 798.401 |
LCCN: 00000000 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.59 lbs) 178 pages |
Features: Index |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
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