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Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer: Second Revised Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Steve Davidowitz
Creator: Andrew Beyer
Publisher: Plume
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 56819
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2 Rev Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0452270421
Dewey Decimal Number: 798
EAN: 9780452270428
ASIN: 0452270421
Publication Date: April 1, 1997
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 Excellent November 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A well written book that has a lot of value to the handicapper. One of the best ever written imo.
 Great Read September 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Useful information and definitely not for beginners. Great for handicappers trying to take the next step. It is probably ready for another revision as new aspects of horse racing have come into play over the last 5 years.
One of the best handicapping books ever. July 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've read pretty much everything that's been printed on playing the horses...this book ranks at the top of them all. In my opinion, the most valuable part of this book is the chapter dealing with ticket construction. Davidowitz looks at multiple scenarios and outlines sample tickets to go with each. For example, is there a race where you like one or two horses fairly strongly and want to play a trifecta? Davidowitz develops several different strategies for betting in that situation, as well as suggests that appropriate amount of bankroll to be used.
If you combine the ideas and methods in this book with those in Crists "Exoctic Betting", you would have a very fine grasp on wagering strategies.
One word of caution, this book is definitely for more advanced players. Those who are $2 bettors or play with a limited bankroll can learn a lot from this text, but many of the ideas and methods will be difficult to incorporate. However, I would still recommned this book to anyone who wants to expand his horseracing knowledge.
Andrew Beyer's Mentor January 12, 2006
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is clearly one of the best books ever written on Thoroughbred Handicapping. It should become evident soon after the opening chapter how complex and laborious the life of a professional horse bettor must be to hold an edge over the betting public. Steve is a genuine winning handicapper himself, and reveals what it takes to win. The percentage of winning bettors at any given track on any given day has been estimated to be 5%. (2% remain the same consistent winners day after day). It takes an immense amount of never ending study to remain financially solvent as a bettor. Steve, as a responsible author points this out. This reviewer will also confirm this to be true. There is no book on the market that will make a winner out of a nonwinner without effort as in any other great endeavor. I give this book a 5 Star Rating for leaving no stone unturned in the handicapping picture.
Fantastic stuff- the best comprehensive handicapping book January 7, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Any book or author that introduces a concept that becomes part of everyone's handicapping arsenal deserves recognition for their genius. Davidowitz was the first to really publish insights into track bias and it's power. Other than that concept, this book is full of good ideas across the board. The revised edition's treatment of pace is good stuff even for those who approach pace more technically like Brohammer. Davidowitz's work on charts and how to use them to find key races and trip overlays is more gold for serious players.
Years after I first read this, I have realized how great this book is for horseplayers. Davidowitz has covered a difficult array of factors with provoking insight into each and has done a masterful job of explaining how to incoporate into the handicapping puzzle.
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