Picking Winners A Horseplayer’s Guide
“Picking Winners: A Horseplayer’s Guide” by Andrew Beyer is a classic guide published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1994. This reissue spans 240 pages and is written in English. The book focuses on handicap strategies in thoroughbred racing, highlighting the transformative impact of speed figures on the practice of handicapping.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of betting strategies that cater to both serious horseplayers and those new to the sport. The text also draws connections between the principles of horse racing and other fields, such as stock options trading, emphasizing the analytical aspects of gambling. With its detailed insights into track betting and the mechanics of the racing world, this guide serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of sports and strategy.
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A classic guide to handicap strategies in the field of thoroughbred racing.
Just as football evolved with the introduction of the forward pass and basketball with the development of the jump shot, so too was handicapping forever changed by the use of speed figures — it all started with Andrew Beyer. Picking Winners is essential reading for both serious horseplayers and curious amateurs. It is often referenced by stock options traders for insight into the numbers game.
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