Betting Horse Racing for Dummies - Softcover

Eng, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764578405 ISBN 13: 9780764578403

Publisher: For Dummies, 2005

Synopsis

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, and 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.

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From the Back Cover:

Cash in big on multiple races and horses

Make well-informed bets and gain the winning edge

Hoping to win at horse racing? Whether you're betting at the track or online, this easy-to-follow guide helps you improve your odds, explaining everything from the different types of racing and planning wagers to handicapping and managing your funds. You'll understand the ins and outs of the racetrack -- and even see how to pick the next Kentucky Derby winner!

THE DUMMIES WAY(R)

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Disvover how to:

Make smart wagers that pay off
Size up jockeys, trainers, and their horses
Read the Daily Racing Form and race track programs
Avoid common betting mistakes
Follow racing on radio, TV, and online

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About the Author:

Richard Eng, a former researcher/writer for ABC Sports, has been involved in thoroughbred horse racing for more than 20 years. He currently hosts a radio show on horse racing.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0764578405
• ISBN 13: 9780764578403
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384