The Blood-Horse Authoritative Guide to Pinhooking for Profit (Blood-Horse Authoritative Guides) (Paperback)

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Pinhooking is the practice of buying a horse, then reselling it for a profit. A high-risk venture, pinhooking can reap major rewards, but it can also backfire when a horse is resold for less than the original purchase price. The Blood-Horse Guide to Pinhooking for Profit can provide prospective pinhookers with a plan for making educated purchases, reading the market correctly, and reselling at the right time. Real-life examples of successful pinhooks and trends in pinhooking are included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Eclipse Press (February 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581501455
• ISBN-13: 978-1581501452
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #867,029 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars This Is Where The Game Becomes Very Tricky, December 15, 2006

By	Mr. Richard D. Coreno "Mr. C" (Berea, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is the most speculative investment that a person can make in the industry.

Though there are a variety of pinhooking plans, the most common is for a person or partnership to buy a weanling or yearling and train the runner to sell - hopefully at a significant profit - at auction or privately about a year later, or sooner.

The book leads you through the various steps to pinhooking, which racing fans would also find interesting.

I have not heard of anyone who initially got involved in Thoroughbred racing through pinhooking, due to the time and financial risk involved. If you are at the point of wanting to try this facet of the industry, you certainly attend the races and may be involved in racing partnerships.

I urge you to talk with owners and trainers to get a real perspective; and listen well. The book is a great resource, but nothing beats solid advice from those involved 24/7 with these great athletes.