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Racing Maxims & Methods of Pittsburg Phil

Author: Edward William Cole  

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A legendary classic packed with some of the best horseplaying advice ever, which reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, the most successful handicapper of his time.

This legendary classic, originally published in 1908, and still sought after today, reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, AKA George Smith, the most successful handicapper of his time. Smith won over $1.7 million, a fortune in the early part of the 20th century. The author covers topics as time handicapping, class and weight, honest jockeys, effect of drugs on performance, the impact of time and weight, and includes dozens of winning tips on successful handicapping. The book contains some of the best horseplaying advice ever and has stood the test of time for generations of horseplayers. The basic principles of beating the track are the same today as before, with readers getting a chance to learn from one of the greatest horse bettors ever.

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About the Author

Edward Cole reveals the observations and handicapping techniques, based on exclusive interviews with Pittsburgh Phil, AKA George Smith, the most successful handicapper of his time. He won $1.7 million at the track, a fortune in the early part of the 20th century. These writings contain the only interviews Pittsburgh Phil ever gave.

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Product Details

Publisher
Cardoza Publishing | Gambler's Book Club Press
Published
2nd October 2012
Pages
128
ISBN
9781580423144

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