Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-119-90892-0 (ISBN)
Learn about the different types of horse racing
Discover and identify the best racing breeds
Know your jockeys and trainers
Make smart wagers and manage your funds
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.
Richard Eng has been involved in thoroughbred horse racing for more than 40 years. Eng was a former researcher/writer for ABC Sports when they televised the Triple Crown races (The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont Stakes). He retired from the Las Vegas Review-Journal after a 20 year career as the turf editor and handicapper for the newspaper. He also authored the first edition of Betting On Horse Racing For Dummies.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.12.2022 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 188 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 522 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Spielen / Raten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-90892-2 / 1119908922 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-90892-0 / 9781119908920 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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