A by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing Jay Hovdey’s fascinating and easy-to-follow look at the Sport of Kings puts the complex racing game into a refreshing new light. His facts, figures, and commentary can help you: • Compare the horses. From the past and present greats to the almost 80,000 thoroughbreds that race every year—how can you tell a good horse from a great horse? • Compare the jockeys. From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker—what kinds of races are they most likely to win? • Compare the trainers. Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with? • Understand handicapping. The significance—or insignificance—of betting systems. What do big-time handicappers look for in a horse race? Learn to be an informed—and improved—handicapper. It’s a safe wager that everyone from equine experts to once-a-year punters will know the races better, bet the races with more confidence, and enjoy the races like never once they read this book.

Inside Horse Racing: A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing

Hovdey, Jay

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Random House Publishing Group

CIGAR: AMERICA'S HORSE is the story of a thorough-bred racehorse who tied Citation's 27 year-old record for consecutive wins. He is the all time leading money earner with winnings approaching S10 million. His owner, trainer and jockey have earned many honors.

Cigar: America's Horse

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Eclipse Pr

LIMITED EDITION version of the story of the most talked about Thoroughbred since Secretariat. The Limited Edition of 500 copies is leather, slipcase, numbered, and signed by the author. Hovdey follows Cigar from his disappointing early days to his record-tying 16-race winning strak, including the excitement of his days in Dubai for a heart-stopping win in the $4 million Dubai World Cup. Cigar brings you so close to the champ you can almost feel his heartbeat. The hardcover edition is going fast. It will soon be out of print. Get your LIMITED EDITION copy today!

Cigar, America's Horse Limited Edition

Blood-Horse

The fascinating story of the most talked about Thoroughbred since Secretariat. Chronicled from birth through an illustrious racing career to his subsequent retirement at The Kentucky Horse Park. Winner of publishing's Benjamin Franklin Award!

Cigar, Revised: America's Horse

Eclipse Press

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Inside Horse Racing: A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing

Cigar: America's Horse

Cigar, America's Horse Limited Edition

Cigar, Revised: America's Horse