Picking Winners
Picking Winners

Author: Andrew Beyer

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780395701324

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A classic guide to handicap strategies in the field of thoroughbred racing Just as football evolved with the introduction of the forward pass and basketball with the development of the jump shot, so too was handicapping forever changed by the use of speed figures--and it all started with Andrew Beyer. With a foreword discussing the changes that have swept horse racing since the book's original publication in 1975, Picking Winners is essential reading both for serious horseplayers and curious amateurs.

Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies

Author: Richard Eng

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-04-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0764578405

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How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the Belmont Stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000! This easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. It explains: what goes on at the track what to look for in horses and jockeys how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off. Complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win! Richard Eng (Las Vegas, NV) is a racing writer and handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in Las Vegas. He was formerly a part of the ABC Sports team that covered the Triple Crown.

Efficiency of Racetrack Betting Markets
Efficiency of Racetrack Betting Markets

Author: Donald B. Hausch

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 9812819193

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A reprint of one of the classic volumes on racetrack efficiency, this book is the only one in its field that deals with the racetrack betting market in-depth, containing all the important historical papers on racetrack efficiency. As evidenced by the collection of articles, the understanding of racetrack betting is clearly drawn from, and has correspondingly returned something to, all the fields of psychology, economics, finance, statistics, mathematics and management science.

Beyer on Speed
Beyer on Speed

Author: Andrew Beyer

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780618871728

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Written in Beyer's clean, rapid-fire prose, this book explains how to relate speed figures to such factors as pace, track bias, and track conditions. It discusses exotic wagers such as the pick six and reveals optimal uses of the figures based on computer analysis of more than 10,000 races. Blending colorful anecdotes, it presents a revolutionary way to play the horses.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Betting on Horses
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Betting on Horses

Author: Sharon B. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780876053287

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Examines the history of horse racing, the three racing breeds and their characteristics, the roles of the trainers, jockeys, drivers, and track officials, the different courses and racetracks, and betting, odds, and bookmaking

Betting Thoroughbreds for the 21st Century
Betting Thoroughbreds for the 21st Century

Author: Steven Davidowitz

Publisher: Daily Racing Form

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932910704

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A guide for horseplayers and fans that provides tips on how to bet on thoroughbreds, watch and review races like a professional, pick up on race conditions, and understand speed figures and pace concepts; and also features track-bias profiles for twenty-one North American tracks.

47 Horse Racing Betting Systems
47 Horse Racing Betting Systems

Author: Rob Rowe

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-11

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 9781075909436

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How does someone with LIMITED interest in horse racing devise a solid strategy to beat the bookies?By learning about all the key factors you need to consider in order to make an informed bet and then using this information to devise a betting system (or 47 of them!).If you're the kind of person who;- Likes to trawl through the stats to make an informed bet.- Enjoys the challenge of creating a betting system to beat the bookies.- Takes a methodical approach where emotional decision making is minimised.This book could well be the perfect fit for you!Inside you'll find 47 easy-to-follow horse racing betting strategies that you can deploy instantly.That's not all though, you'll also learn about...- The different staking plans you can adopt and how to utilise them.- The cognitive bias you need to fight against in order to make smart betting decisions.- The key factors you should consider before placing a bet.Whether you're new to betting or a veteran there's sure to be a nugget or two in this book for you.

Exotic Betting
Exotic Betting

Author: Steven Crist

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932910926

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In "Exotic Betting," the horseplayer takes a colorful wagering ride by learning to maximize profits by betting on a multitude of exotic wagers including the daily double, exacta, trifecta, quinella, superfecta, pick 3, 4, and 6.

Betting on Myself
Betting on Myself

Author: Steven Crist

Publisher: Daily Racing Form

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780972640107

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Whether you're a casual fan tuning in to the Kentucky Derby or a dedicated horseplayer trying to turn a profit, says the author, racing and betting today are completely different than they were in the days of Seabiscuit and Secretariat. The author has been at the forefront of many of these changes and in this long-awaited memoir, he chronicles his unique adventures in racing journalism, politics, high finance and, closest to his heart, betting on horses.

The Definitive Guide to Betting on Horses
The Definitive Guide to Betting on Horses

Author: Nick Pulford

Publisher: Raceform

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781905156962

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Looks at horserace betting. This title includes: the winning approach to betting on the Classics and the big festivals by Pricewise; the types of races and horses that are best for betting by The Racing Post handicappers, consistently the most successful tipping team; and, how to spot a potential winner by a senior Racing Post race-reader.