Handicapping 101: A Horse Racing Primer [Paperback]

Brad Free (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2007

Is it really possible to wager and win at the racetrack? Free's resounding answer is yes--horseplayers can and do win! This paperback edition includes an entire new chapter on synthetic racing surfaces, updated and current past performances and charts, an index for easier reference, and all of the enduring handicapping factors presented in the hard cover. Handicapping 101 gives both the novice and seasoned player the handicapping foundation required to succeed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Daily Racing Form; Revised edition (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932910808
• ISBN-13: 978-1932910803
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HANDICAPPING 101, September 16, 2007

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J. Harris (flowery branch ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handicapping 101: A Horse Racing Primer (Paperback)

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE ONLY SPORT WITH MORE STATISTICS THAN BASEBALL! THIS BOOK CAN HELP BOTH THE BETTOR WHO THINKS HE KNOWS IT ALL AS WELL AS THE BEGINNER TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE BETTING SYSTEM.

WELL WRITTEN AND ENJOYABLE AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIVE.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for Kindle, June 15, 2009

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D. Kadonsky (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handicapping 101: A Horse Racing Primer (Kindle Edition)

The content of this book is fantastic for someone almost completely new to racing, like me. It won't make me a world-class handicapper, but it's perfect for being able to look at a field of horses and somewhat confidently pick out a few likely contenders. If you already know the basics, you're not going to get much out of this book.

The wagering strategy is great for beginners and opens to the door on the world of exotics while giving a newbie some idea of the bankroll one needs to seriously play them.

The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because it's terrible on the Kindle 2. The author routinely uses actual Equibase horse program excerpts for making his points, but the print is tiny in real life, let alone the Kindle 2. Even with the Zoom function they're absolutely impossible to read.

The content on its own is still worth the price, but I wish I'd gone with a paper version.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Book, September 3, 2009

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Michael G. Hupp - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handicapping 101: A Horse Racing Primer (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. I went to Delaware Park yesterday and lost about as much as a usually do. However, I felt much more comfortable reading the racing form and making bets.