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 enlarge | Author: Richard Eng
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 13510
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 0764578405
Dewey Decimal Number: 798
EAN: 9780764578403
ASIN: 0764578405
Publication Date: April 1, 2005
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 betting on horse racing for dummiesIt July 22, 2005
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
It was a very interesting book. I like it.
Just what I needed! July 17, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I wholeheartedly second the comments of reader/reviewer Quon, above. The presentation is extremely clear and enjoyable to read. Mr. Eng is like the great teacher we've all had at one time or another...someone who is gifted at explaining complicated information, "peeling the onion" in a way that one can absorb it easily and wind up loving the subject matter. I haven't been to a track in 30 years (a true "Dummy"), but I sure want to do that now. Great book!
 Nice beginner book July 7, 2005
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a good primer for someone very new to the game. I would suggest Handicapping 101 by Brad Free as a better choice. I expected a bit better from Mr. Eng as he is certainly a respected and knowledgable handicapper. He may have been limited by the publisher.
Very Well Written, Clear, & Packed With Information. June 27, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is a great pleasure to read. I was amazed as I went from page to page with just how much information was packed into each page and how clearly the information was laid out, and how quickly you could pick up a lot of facts. I would ignore the single negative review that was written earlier. The breadth and depth of knowledge displayed about thoroughbred horses and pointers on handicapping is very good and shines throughout. This is clearly a writer who knows his stuff and the pages just draw you in. Don't just take my word for it, look for a copy at your local bookstore and just peruse the pages and see for yourself if that isn't true. What I also really liked about the book was the feel about the way it was written in that that the writer shows a clear respect for his readers and doesn't try to water down or dumb down a complex topic, but tackles it clearly and firmly with
good explanations and little wasted effort. I'm a much smarter, more intelligent bettor for having spent time with this book, and the bottom line is - isn't that what this book is supposed to be all about?
A Big Help For This Novice Handicapper June 12, 2005
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
As a novice, having been to Saratoga a handful of times, I never had a method or system to handicapping. I recently had the pleasure of applying some of the suggestions of this book at Hollywood Park during a family outing. For example, this book helped me ferret out the losers in a large field of maidens. We also put together a group parlay, I looked for overlays and more. I had limited success that day, but success doesn't come overnight. I felt overall I had made smart bets and felt good about my wagers.
I found the book thoughtful, useful and easy to read. I used to think horseracing was sheer luck, but there is a way to better your chances. This book is my springboard for better handicapping at trackside.
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