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240 pages
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Picking Winners : A Horseplayer's Guide
by Andrew Beyer
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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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368 pages
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Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer
by Steve Davidowitz
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Excellent Book !, December 31, 2002
Reviewer: Kristin Slape (Hammond, in United States)
This is one of the best handicapping books I have ever read and I have read just about every one...it's not full of get rich quick strategies...just solid handicapping education by someone who has the experience and it shows in the book. I'd recommend this one coupled with Tom Ainslie's book.
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344 pages
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The Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping : Leading Ideas & Methods
by James Quinn
Customer Reviews
Break out of your handicapping ruts!, February 24, 2005
Reviewer: I. Lozada (Baldwin, NY)
The beauty of James Quinn's updated anthology is not any one revelation that he brings to the table, but that he's synthesized so many voices and give you so many more angles to consider. Those of you who play regularly know how easy it is to identify the obvious chalk-- and how hard it is to get past the two or three "best on paper" types to get to live, mid-priced overlays. You know, the horses that are the difference between a minus day and a wildly profitable day.
In addition, the fact that he has brought so many voices together on money management-- the topic I see the least amount of literature on-- alone makes this worthwhile.
This isn't the type of book I'd toss to a novice, but it will make the intermediate player much more flexible and creative.
A Must-Read for the novice handicapper, August 25, 2004
Reviewer: R. Pitlak "nehandicappers.org" (Vermont USA)
This book is an almost encylocpedic digest of current theories of thoroughbred handicapping. None are covered in such detail that you can run off and start making money at the track, but each points you to a source for more comprehensive information on the theory that interests you.
If you are willing to ignore books on "handicapping made easy," this gambling book is probably among the best starting points for the novice. It explores a variety of approaches, leaving you to select what you like, and follow a path toward mastery.
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288 pages
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The Handicapper's Condition Book
by James Quinn
Customer Reviews
Quinn is the MAN!!, March 25, 2003
Reviewer: A reader
This was truly an eye opener for me, a casual Thoroughbred bettor. James Quinn has positively showed me the light! This book is an up to date, complete analysis of modern formulas to understand how eligible horses qualify for certain races and how to spot the probable winner. 100 stars!!!!
Quinn is the man, January 18, 2001
Reviewer: Paul Hughes, M.D. (Arlington, VA USA)
To win at the races you need to eliminate the losers. This book gives the serious handicapper the tools to choose the horses that are really in contention for todays race. With the help of this book and some reasonable handicapping skills, one can see a difference at the betting windows. The only criticsm is that there is not any great insight on money management, which was not the purpose of this book but would have been a nice bonus.
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