Inside Horse Racing

Name: Inside Horse Racing
Brand: Ballantine Books
SKU: 9780345336484-PRUSDTR-US
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A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing

Jay Hovdey (Author) ... more

Edition: US - Paperback / softback

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English • Age Adult - Adult

176 pages • 6.0 x 9.0 x 0.5 in

Approx. weight: 0.58 lb

Publication date: 12 Apr,1987

Barcode: 9780345336484 • Ballantine Books

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By: Jay Hovdey

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.