{"product_id":"back-a-winning-horse-isbn-9781444102918","title":"Back a Winning Horse","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs this the right book for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you want to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e make smart choices and win at the track?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhether you are a novice better or an experienced punter, it has all the tips and advice to help you spot a winner and enjoy this popular national pastime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition has been been brought right up-to-date with interactive features. It explains not only such basics as the form and the nature of the races, but will also explain in full where to bet, how to bet, and how to do so successfully. It offers full and unique coverage of the latest phenomena, such as internet betting, online betting exchanges and spread betting. 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