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Basics of Winning Horseracing (Gambling Books Series) » (Fifth Edition)

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Authors: Whitney L. Cobb
ISBN-13: 9781580420952, ISBN-10: 1580420958
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
Date Published: March 2003
Edition: Fifth Edition

Author Biography: Whitney L. Cobb

Book Synopsis

In just one reading, this easy-to-understand guide shows you everything you need to know to play and win money at horseracing-the rules and variations, bets available, payoffs, and winning strategies.

I.	Introduction	5
II.	Understanding the Racing Program	6
	The Racing Program
III.	The Bets	13
	Win, Place and Show Bets
	Daily Double
	Exacta Betting
	Quinella Betting
	Payoffs on Winning Bets
IV.	Five Principal Types of Races	19
	Stakes Races
	Handicap Races
	Allowance Races
	Maiden Races
	Claiming Races
V.	The Daily Racing Form	25
	Past Performance Charts
	Speed Ratings
	Track Variants
	Beyer Speed Figure
VI.	Explanation of Abbreviations Used In Racing Charts	38
	Types of Races
	Track Conditions
	Finishing Results
	Workouts
	Sex of Horses
	Color
VII.	Understanding the Official Racing Charts	43
VIII.	Handicapping a Race	49
IX.	More Winning Tips	53