Betting on Horse Racing for Dummies

How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win!

The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the Belmont Stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000!

This easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. It explains:

• what goes on at the track
• what to look for in horses and jockeys
• how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping
• how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off.

Complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win!
Richard Eng (Las Vegas, NV) is a racing writer and handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in Las Vegas. He was formerly a part of the ABC Sports team that covered the Triple Crown.

Richard Eng, a former researcher/writer for ABC Sports, has been involved in thoroughbred horse racing for more than 20 years. He currently hosts a radio show on horse racing.

Cash in big on multiple races and horses

Make well-informed bets and gain the winning edge

Hoping to win at horse racing? Whether you're betting at the track or online, this easy-to-follow guide helps you improve your odds, explaining everything from the different types of racing and planning wagers to handicapping and managing your funds. You'll understand the ins and outs of the racetrack — and even see how to pick the next Kentucky Derby winner!

Discover how to

• Make smart wagers that pay off
• Size up jockeys, trainers, and their horses
• Read the Daily Racing Form and race track programs
• Avoid common betting mistakes
• Follow racing on radio, TV, and online

Cash in big on multiple races and horses Make well-informed bets and gain the winning edge Hoping to win at horse racing? Whether youre betting at the track or online, this easy-to-follow guide helps you improve your odds, explaining everything from the different types of racing and planning wagers to handicapping and managing your funds. Youll understand the ins and outs of the racetrack -- and even see how to pick the next Kentucky Derby winner! THE DUMMIES WAY Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Disvover how to: Make smart wagers that pay off Size up jockeys, trainers, and their horses Read the Daily Racing Form and race track programs Avoid common betting mistakes Follow racing on radio, TV, and online Get smart! @ Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

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