{"product_id":"betting-on-horse-racing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119908920","title":"Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetting on Horse Racing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with information that teaches you the ins and outs of the racetrack. You’ll learn how to improve your odds, avoid common betting mistakes, and just plain have fun at the races. This is a spectator’s easy-to-understand guide, so you’ll have no trouble identifying the racing breeds with their strengths and weaknesses, sizing up the jockey, understanding the importance and role of a trainer, placing bets, managing money, and beyond. Can’t make it to the track? No worries! You’ll get the scoop on online betting with off track betting sites and apps. This update covers the latest changes in the betting world and in the racing world, so you’ll know just what you’re wagering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the different types of horse racing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover and identify the best racing breeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow your jockeys and trainers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake smart wagers and manage your funds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginning betters,\u003ci\u003e Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your ticket to well informed wagers and a winning edge. Already know the ropes? You’ll love the market trends and insider tips you’ll find inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: And They’re Off! Horse Racing and the Betting Scene 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Playing the Ponies for Pleasure and Profit 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: All Horse Races Are Not Created Equal 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting a Handle on Parimutuel Wagering 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Skinny on Betting 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Visiting the Racetrack 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: How the Players and Factors Impact the Race 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Studying Horses in the Paddock and During the Post-Parade 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Riders up: The Importance of a Jockey 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Trainers and Owners: Calling the Shots 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Knowing the Track Surface and Conditions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Zeroing In on Equipment Changes 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Gaining a Competitive Edge 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Daily Racing Form: America’s Turf Authority 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Trying Your Hand at Handicapping 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Planning Your Wagers 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making the Most of Your Bankroll 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Risky Business: Tackling More Advanced Bets 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Betting Exotic Wagers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Getting Into Sophisticated Handicapping 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Handicapping Tournaments 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The Race for the Triple Crown 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Playing Different Ponies and Different Venues 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Harness Racing: It Will Drive You Wild 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: American Quarter Horse Racing: Don’t Blink, or You’ll Miss It 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Visiting Your Local OTB: Off-Track Betting 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Betting From Home 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Viva Las Vegas 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Best Racetracks to Visit 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Best Track Announcers of All Time 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Best Horse-Racing Movies 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: A Glossary of Horse Racing Lingo 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 339\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Eng \u003c\/b\u003ehas been involved in thoroughbred horse racing for more than 40 years. Eng was a former researcher\/writer for ABC Sports when they televised the Triple Crown races (The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont Stakes). He retired from the Las Vegas Review-Journal after a 20 year career as the turf editor and handicapper for the newspaper. He also authored the first edition of \u003ci\u003eBetting On Horse Racing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWager on winners for fun and profit\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo gain a winning edge in horse betting, you need to make well-informed bets. \u003ci\u003eBetting on Horse Racing For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you do just that, with beginner-friendly information and advice. Get the basics on the types of races and bets, and then learn about the factors that can influence a race’s outcome. What’s the track made of? Who owns and trains each horse? How important is the jockey? 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