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Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
by Richard Eng
Customer Reviews
A Racing Beginner's Bible, April 1, 2005
Reviewer: Pat Bove "derbytripdotcom" (Baltimore, MD)
If you've recently fallen in love with the "sport of kings" or simply wish to revisit the fundamentals that enthralled you in the first place, this is the book for you.
In Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies, Richard Eng somehow delivers the "rosetta stone" equivalent for horse racing -- breaking down the complex sport and art of handicapping into 26 trim chapters.
I wish this book was on the market when I fell in love with racing nine years ago.
A Sure Bet, March 30, 2005
Reviewer: George Bochanski "mrgbojangles" (Philadelphia)
Congratulations to Richard Eng who has managed to create an all-inclusive primer on enjoying the "Sport of Kings". I liked the book, even though I consider myself a journeyman handicapper and have been following the sport for a few years. In each chapter there is something that I was not aware of (e.g. Acey-deucy Jockeys) -- or not exactly sure about -- and his crisp, clear and sometimes humorous style makes for easy and enjoyable reading.
I think the key to this book is that the author managed to select topics that are meaningful to those wishing to develop their handicapping skill and then he explains them in a way that makes them truly understandable -- even for dummies! No deep math -- no complicated formulas -- just good information and tips that are useful.
I would recommend this book for all novices to the sport(or as a gift for one), for those who want to brush up on their skill set and even for those "professional railbirds" who think they've seen it all.
P.S. I would have included Delaware Park in the list of 10 Best Tracks ;)
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Picking Winners : A Horseplayer's Guide
by Andrew Beyer
Spotlight Reviews
The one that started it all, February 1, 2000
Reviewer: Thomas D. Roelofs "rodallison" (Plymouth Twp, MI USA)
I've read many fine books on handicapping and this one is probably the best of them all. A real easy read, its peppered with fascinating and often humerous anecdotes and rules of thumb.
Beyer first introduced his speed handicapping concept in this book, and he shows how to compute the now famous Beyer speed figures. Even though they're available in the Form, its still good to know how they were derived.
At the time Beyer wrote this book, he focused most heavily on speed handicapping, and he would more thoroughly embrace other factors such as pace or trip handicapping later in his career. But he does at least touch on all facets of handicapping in this book, and either a beginner or expert will find it a informative and amusing read.
Enjoy!
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The Whole Horse Catalog : The Complete Guide to Buying, Stabling and Stable Management, Equine Health, Tack, Rider Apparel, Equestrian Activities and ... g Else a Horse Owner and Rider Will Ever Need
by Steven D. Price, Gail Rentsch, Barbara Burn, David A. Spector, Werner Rentsch (Illustrator)
Customer Reviews
Great Book!, March 22, 2005
Reviewer: Ashleigh James "rider" (Phoenix, AZ)
I found this book quite comprehensive, filled with a lot of tips and information that I didn't know before, which makes it much easier for me to work with horses.
The book is filled with online gambling guides, and I would recommend it to anyone that is a beginner in this field.
Great all around book on horses, November 21, 2003
Reviewer: "amykay2314" (Sparks, NV United States)
I owned this book back when it was first published and the new version is just as good with more updated info such as choosing tack, illness in horses, photos and drawings of what these things look like and detailed info on every aspect of horses and their care. Very good book for a beginner because once read your overall knowledge of horses and their care will be quite good and the type of info you can apply. Also gives you tons of references to organizations,clubs,etc. Great book for horse enthusiasts to own.
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Make Money With Horses: You Can Do It
by Don Blazer, Meribah Small
Customer Reviews
Yeah right!, August 28, 2003
Reviewer: "rev_dr_human_cannonball" (Reading, Pennsylvania)
Maybe my horses are just lazy but none of them have been able to hold down a job for more than a week and they can't seem to pick up even the most basic accounting skills. I have had a modicum off success using them to haul people around but that seems to be a bit arrogant and callous.
Anyhoo a got a showbiz gig lined up at some place in Tijuana that sounds promising.
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