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Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
Richard Eng (Author)
9781119908920, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2022
384 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.522 kg
Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is packed with information that teaches you the ins and outs of the racetrack. You’ll learn how to improve your odds, avoid common betting mistakes, and just plain have fun at the races. This is a spectator’s easy-to-understand guide, so you’ll have no trouble identifying the racing breeds with their strengths and weaknesses, sizing up the jockey, understanding the importance and role of a trainer, placing bets, managing money, and beyond. Can’t make it to the track? No worries! You’ll get the scoop on online betting with off track betting sites and apps. This update covers the latest changes in the betting world and in the racing world, so you’ll know just what you’re wagering. For beginning betters, Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is your ticket to well informed wagers and a winning edge. Already know the ropes? You’ll love the market trends and insider tips you’ll find inside.
Introduction 1 Part 1: And They’re Off! Horse Racing and the Betting Scene 5 Chapter 1: Playing the Ponies for Pleasure and Profit 7 Chapter 2: All Horse Races Are Not Created Equal 15 Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Parimutuel Wagering 29 Chapter 4: The Skinny on Betting 39 Chapter 5: Visiting the Racetrack 55 Part 2: How the Players and Factors Impact the Race 71 Chapter 6: Studying Horses in the Paddock and During the Post-Parade 73 Chapter 7: Riders up: The Importance of a Jockey 81 Chapter 8: Trainers and Owners: Calling the Shots 93 Chapter 9: Knowing the Track Surface and Conditions 103 Chapter 10: Zeroing In on Equipment Changes 119 Part 3: Gaining a Competitive Edge 131 Chapter 11: The Daily Racing Form: America’s Turf Authority 133 Chapter 12: Trying Your Hand at Handicapping 147 Chapter 13: Planning Your Wagers 169 Chapter 14: Making the Most of Your Bankroll 175 Part 4: Risky Business: Tackling More Advanced Bets 185 Chapter 15: Betting Exotic Wagers 187 Chapter 16: Getting Into Sophisticated Handicapping 209 Chapter 17: Handicapping Tournaments 227 Chapter 18: The Race for the Triple Crown 237 Part 5: Playing Different Ponies and Different Venues 249 Chapter 19: Harness Racing: It Will Drive You Wild 251 Chapter 20: American Quarter Horse Racing: Don’t Blink, or You’ll Miss It 267 Chapter 21: Visiting Your Local OTB: Off-Track Betting 273 Chapter 22: Betting From Home 281 Chapter 23: Viva Las Vegas 295 Part 6: The Part of Tens 307 Chapter 24: Ten Best Racetracks to Visit 309 Chapter 25: Ten Best Track Announcers of All Time 317 Chapter 26: Ten Best Horse-Racing Movies 323 Appendix: A Glossary of Horse Racing Lingo 329 Index 339
Subject Areas: Sports & outdoor recreation [WS]
