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 enlarge | Author: Richard Eng
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 26797
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 Dummies May 10, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found this book to be just excellent. After being invited to the Kentucky Derby by some folks who own a Kentucky horse farm started in 1867, I wanted to learn more about racing and betting before I went. I was a complete novice, having been to Saratoga several times betting on horses with cool sounding names and always losing. The book goes through everything you need to know about racing and betting. Not only did I win several races before the Derby, but I actually won the Derby with a bet on Barbaro! I made quite a reputation for myself as a handicapper!
I'm a beginner, and I already made my money back thanks to this fantastic book! March 4, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I browsed through some of these reviews before I purchased this book, and let me just say that the $12.99 price on Amazon is a bargain if you wish to learn more about horse-racing betting. I'm a young fan and I knew little before picking up this book. After visiting the racetrack a couple of times, I already picked some winners, including a trifecta I hit, thanks to the tips and extensive research throughout this book. I couldn't be more happier to have chosen this book. If you serious about learning more about this wonderful sport and the many betting options, then do yourself a favor and buy this book immediately. You will not be dissapointed!
How to impress your friends while making money August 29, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I went to the track for the first time with some friends recently. Afterwards, I figured there had to be more to handicapping than picking the prettiest horse, or the one with a catchy name. So, I ordered "Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies", and read it over a weekend. It demystifies the racetrack experience, explains all the jargon, the various types of bets, etc. It also teaches you how to read the Daily Racing Form like a pro. Perhaps best of all, it explains how to interpret odds to maximize your return.
The next time we went to the track, I really impressed my friends with my knowledge. I could read the Racing Form like a newspaper column, and explained things like "overlays" and "trifectas" with confidence. Best of all, I picked the winner in the first three races! Yes, I had a "Pick Three" bet down, and won a nice pot. What a great start to a fun day at the track. "Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies" helped make it happen!
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!
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