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Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer: Second Revised Edition

Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer: Second Revised Edition
By Steve Davidowitz

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Totally revised and expanded to cover the newest forms of wagering and the latest handicapping theories, with examples of how to apply them, this book proves that the key to winning at the track is not in one all-powerful secret, but involves using the right tools at the right time.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #23299 in Books
  • Published on: 1997-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 368 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent5
A well written book that has a lot of value to the handicapper. One of the best ever written imo.

Great Read4
Useful information and definitely not for beginners. Great for handicappers trying to take the next step. It is probably ready for another revision as new aspects of horse racing have come into play over the last 5 years.

One of the best handicapping books ever.5
I've read pretty much everything that's been printed on playing the horses...this book ranks at the top of them all. In my opinion, the most valuable part of this book is the chapter dealing with ticket construction. Davidowitz looks at multiple scenarios and outlines sample tickets to go with each. For example, is there a race where you like one or two horses fairly strongly and want to play a trifecta? Davidowitz develops several different strategies for betting in that situation, as well as suggests that appropriate amount of bankroll to be used.

If you combine the ideas and methods in this book with those in Crists "Exoctic Betting", you would have a very fine grasp on wagering strategies.

One word of caution, this book is definitely for more advanced players. Those who are $2 bettors or play with a limited bankroll can learn a lot from this text, but many of the ideas and methods will be difficult to incorporate. However, I would still recommned this book to anyone who wants to expand his horseracing knowledge.