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Inside Horse Racing: A By-The-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing

by Jay Hovdey

Racing through the numbers

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Racing through the numbers

Jay Hovdey organizes thoroughbred racing around the comparisons and statistics that shape how the sport is understood: horses, jockeys, trainers, and handicapping. The guide raises practical questions about distinguishing strong horses, recognizing trainer specialties, and assessing jockeys’ records across different kinds of races. It also examines betting systems and what handicappers attend to when evaluating a race. The emphasis is on using facts, figures, and commentary to make the sport’s many variables easier to consider, with track betting as a central part of the subject.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Thoroughbred racing fans interested in horses’ records and comparisons.
  • Track bettors seeking an introduction to handicapping concepts and betting systems.
  • Readers curious about the roles and records of jockeys and trainers.

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Thoroughbred racing statisticsHorse and jockey comparisonTrainer specialtiesHandicapping and track betting

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Book overview

A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing

Jay Hovdey's fascinating and easy-to-follow look at the Sport of Kings puts the complex racing game into a refreshing new light. His facts, figures, and commentary can help you:

- Compare the horses. From the past and present greats to the almost 80,000 thoroughbreds that race every year--how can you tell a good horse from a great horse?
- Compare the jockeys. From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker--what kinds of races are they most likely to win?
- Compare the trainers. Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with?
- Understand handicapping. The significance--or insignificance--of betting systems. What do big-time handicappers look for in a horse race? Learn to be an informed--and improved--handicapper.

It's a safe wager that everyone from equine experts to once-a-year punters will know the races better, bet the races with more confidence, and enjoy the races like never once they read this book.
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