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 enlarge | Author: James Quinn
Publisher: DRF Press
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 98111
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised Updated Expanded
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 344
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.5
ISBN: 0970014775
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.401
EAN: 9780970014771
ASIN: 0970014775
Publication Date: January 25, 2004
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Condition: Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear.
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 A Must-Read for the novice handicapper August 25, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an almost encylocpedic digest of current theories of thoroughbred handicapping. None are covered in such detail that you can run off and start making money at the track, but each points you to a source for more comprehensive information on the theory that interests you.
If you are willing to ignore books on "handicapping made easy," this book is probably among the best starting points for the novice. It explores a variety of approaches, leaving you to select what you like, and follow a path toward mastery.
 A router to different handicapping ideas and methods March 18, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I would say this book does not teach you leading handicapping ideas and methods in depth enough. However, this book is a good gateway or router to different handicapping ideas and methods. If one would like to explore and learn different ideas and methods in depth, this book is a very good stepping-stone.I have read many books on handicapping but can still find many ideas in this book which are new to me. As a starting point, I will surely re-read these new ideas in this book again and continue with my exploration.
For some - NOT for all. February 1, 2004
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
I doubt this book will help you win more money at the track. With that in mind, I suppose it can be a nice addition for those wanting to add to their reading library. There are spots (sections and paragraphs) that are informing and insightful; some even humorous. There are story tellers and handicapping opinions. Of all the authors, certainly one of them should be able to take a bold stand and say "follow this outline and you will put real money into your wallet/purse". That was the type of knowledge I was hoping to gain. It wasn't there. My handicapping skills probably will not improve much having read this. However I did gain information about racing history and nostalgia, as well as extend my overall knowledgge of the sport. Mr. Quinn has put better on bookshelves.
Revisiting Old Friends and Making New Ones November 20, 2003
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
James Quinn's first "The Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping" was a digest of the current theories, ideas and trends which had been written by the great handicappers and creative minds of our beloved game. Mr. Quinn takes us to another level in this edition. Not only has he added some new material by new authors, but he has went back over the original material and explains how those theories and methods have evolved to meet our changing racing environment. I was captivated by the anthology and couldn't put the book down until I had thoroughly read every chapter twice. Since I have not only Mr Quinn's earlier edition, but also each book by each author he discusses, I recommend this book as a worthy addition to your handicapping library.
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