Don Illman, one of Daily Racing Form's expert handicappers, details the profitable ways to analyze juvenile and maiden races through sire and trainer profiles, breeding and workout data, diligent record-keeping and common-sense handicapping. The book is the first of its kind to thoroughly cover baby races, juvenile horses and older maidens. Illman has developed his own database notes for every North American-bred juvenile debut winner throughout the world and winning trainer patterns on every North American-bred juvenile debut winner. Readers will learn about first-time starters and experienced maidens on dirt and turf, paddock inspections, trainer/jockey combinations, Beyer, Pars and many other factors that point to potential juvenile winners. 224 pages, softcover
Howard Rowe has not only written about thoroughbred racing history, he has lived it. He has devoted most of his life to the sport as a writer and observer. A first-hand knowledge of the sport, a sharp intellect and longevity combined to make him a va...
For centuries, horses have raced exclusively on dirt or grass, but many of today's thoroughbreds are now running over various mysterious mixtures of polypropylene fibers, recycled rubber,wax coated sand, and even something called jelly cable. Synthet...
Established to give "horses-to-watch" fans more timely action. American Turf Club is a weekly, eight-page newsletter with info on ready-to-win horses from as many as 24 racetracks. With the advent of simulcasting (out of town races), thoroughly resea...
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This classic handicapping book, which introduced thousands of bettors to the importance of such pioneering concepts as track bias, key races, and trainer patterns, has been substantially revised, updating those ideas while providing fresh approaches ...
"Colorful" hardly seems enough to describe the life of Steven Crist, Daily Racing Form's chairman and publisher. His new memoir tells of the roller-coaster ride he's taken to get where he is today.Whether you're someone who has never seen a Ke...
While there are many handicapping tools for horseplayers, one of the most rewarding is pedigree handicapping. Even players who do not know much about pedigrees now realize it is an essential part of the game, whether it is part of betting exotics, e....
Ruffian's tragic story still has a powerful hold over horse racing enthusiasts. Dramatically recounted by Jane Schwartz, during only two short seasons at the track, Ruffian has been hailed as the greatest thoroughbred filly of all time. Then t...
