Inside Horse Racing
Author: Hovdey, Jay
ISBN: 9780345336484
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 12 Apr 1987
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback / softback
b>A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing/b>br>br>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-br>br>. b>Compare the horses./b> 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? br>. b>Compare the jockeys./b> From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker-what kinds of races are they most likely to win?br>. b>Compare the trainers./b> Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with?br>. b>Understand handicapping./b> 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. br>br> 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.
ISBN: 9780345336484
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 12 Apr 1987
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback / softback
b>A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing/b>br>br>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-br>br>. b>Compare the horses./b> 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? br>. b>Compare the jockeys./b> From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker-what kinds of races are they most likely to win?br>. b>Compare the trainers./b> Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with?br>. b>Understand handicapping./b> 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. br>br> 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.
