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Inside Horse Racing|Jay Hovdey
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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780345336484
  • ISBN-10: 0345336488
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books
  • Publish Date: April 1987
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.41 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.59 pounds
  • Page Count: 176

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