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Inside Horse Racing - by Jay Hovedy & Jay Hovdey (Paperback)

Inside Horse Racing - by  Jay Hovedy & Jay Hovdey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing</b> <p/>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: <p/>- <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. <p/> 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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