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The juvenile, or two-year-old, racing careers of Colin, Man o' War,
Ruffian and Landaluce provide the foundation and focus for
discussing the question of thoroughbred greatness and its measure.
These four thoroughbreds were arguably the best juvenile runners of
the twentieth century. Close on their hooves, pun intended,
however, were the colts Sysonby and Secretariat and the fillies
First Flight, La Prevoyante and Personal Ensign. The latter five
runners are honorably mentioned and also compared in the book. As
in The Greatest Horse of All: A Controversy Examined, basic
statistics are used informally to provide readers a basis for their
own studies in thoroughbred data comparison and evaluation. The
author realizes that many people avoid mathematical ideas like the
plague. Therefore, he has minimized statistical usage to its most
common elements, and he explains these thoroughly for the
uninitiated as the book progresses. Only two of the ten chapters
use statistics to any degree. The text also includes seven figures
and two tables to aid in understanding the statistical concepts. If
one feels remotely comfortable with eight-grade mathematics
concepts, one will have no problem with this material. Relative to
the statistical comparisons, two novel concepts are discussed.
These pertain to addressing the so-called era effect. Many racing
fans continue to argue that horses from different eras cannot
justly be compared. A strong case against this argument is
presented from at least two standpoints. First, a device is
described and suggested to scientifically test and compare the true
relative speeds of two racing surfaces. Second, an inverse use of
the well-known 't test' for comparing the differences between two
or more data sets is presented. The text demonstrates how using
this inverse test can equitably adjust earlier era data so that it
may be fairly compared with later era data.
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Long Shot
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Sylvia Harris
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Alcohol. Lithium. Buddhist chanting. To quiet the voices in her
mind, Sylvia Harris tried all of them. Her bipolar depression
brought on bouts of erratic behavior and unsettling delusions. It
led her to look for love in all the wrong places and to create a
family she had difficulty caring for. But it was at the nadir of
her twenty-year battle with this devastating illness that Harris
found redemption in the least likely of places--an equine ranch
outside Orlando, Florida.
Written with an unflinching eye toward her weaknesses and a
reverent wonder at the healing power of horses, Long Shot is
Harris's tale of perseverance in which an underdog in life becomes
a champion on the track and her Thoroughbred becomes a beacon of
hope.
How to identify long shots in thoroughbred horse racing. How to
identify "false favorites" in thoroughbred horse racing.
Make sure to check out Mr. Tuttle's blog site (http:
//thetuttlemathpsm.com/); for winning picks and much more. Plus,
it's a wonderful way to read some very lengthy excerpts of all nine
of his horse handicapping books currently selling on Amazon.com.
This book is a bit more "advanced," and tackles a lot of "Now"
issues. Plus, it talks in great detail about Mr. Tuttle's
"step-by-step" way in which he handicaps, hence the title....."The
Tuttle Way."
The rich heritage of Virginia horse racing traces its roots back to
the colonial days of the late seventeenth century. Horse racing
began as single-day events held at county fairs, family farms, and
hunt meets, taking a long and meandering path to become the sport
we know and love today. "Colonial Downs and More" examines the
important changes that occurred in Virginia's horse racing industry
during the last half century, with a particular focus on the
debates over pari-mutuel wagering. The legalization of pari-mutuel
wagering became a hot-button legislative issue in the 1980s,
sparked by horse breeders and owners hoping to improve the
industry. In 1988, voters approved the legalization of pari-mutuel
wagering, a move that opened the doors for the establishment of a
new racetrack that would come to be known as Colonial Downs.
Colonial Downs faced major obstacles from its inception.
Construction was bogged down by licensing delays and legal issues.
Nine long years elapsed before it finally opened its gates in 1997.
After a modest opening, attendance and wagering slumped over the
next three to five years. Nonetheless, despite the difficulties,
the track and associated operations remain high quality, offering
breeders and owners needed funds and providing racing fans with
unparalleled fun and excitement.
The juvenile, or two-year-old, racing careers of Colin, Man o' War,
Ruffian and Landaluce provide the foundation and focus for
discussing the question of thoroughbred greatness and its measure.
These four thoroughbreds were arguably the best juvenile runners of
the twentieth century. Close on their hooves, pun intended,
however, were the colts Sysonby and Secretariat and the fillies
First Flight, La Prevoyante and Personal Ensign. The latter five
runners are honorably mentioned and also compared in the book. As
in The Greatest Horse of All: A Controversy Examined, basic
statistics are used informally to provide readers a basis for their
own studies in thoroughbred data comparison and evaluation. The
author realizes that many people avoid mathematical ideas like the
plague. Therefore, he has minimized statistical usage to its most
common elements, and he explains these thoroughly for the
uninitiated as the book progresses. Only two of the ten chapters
use statistics to any degree. The text also includes seven figures
and two tables to aid in understanding the statistical concepts. If
one feels remotely comfortable with eight-grade mathematics
concepts, one will have no problem with this material. Relative to
the statistical comparisons, two novel concepts are discussed.
These pertain to addressing the so-called era effect. Many racing
fans continue to argue that horses from different eras cannot
justly be compared. A strong case against this argument is
presented from at least two standpoints. First, a device is
described and suggested to scientifically test and compare the true
relative speeds of two racing surfaces. Second, an inverse use of
the well-known 't test' for comparing the differences between two
or more data sets is presented. The text demonstrates how using
this inverse test can equitably adjust earlier era data so that it
may be fairly compared with later era data.
Imagine being given the opportunity of a lifetime. A test of talent
and skill so great, the prize would guarantee historical
immortality. Sham's Dream is a personified picture book about
courageous Sham, the horse that challenged legendary Secretariat
for the 1973 Kentucky Derby. Through Sham's extreme effort a hidden
message surfaced worth much more than expected. Inspired by actual
events, this story teaches a valuable life lesson: the act of
trying without reserve is as honorable as being triumphant. Written
and illustrated by Mary Walsh. Captivating ink and watercolor
imagery create an unforgettable experience for young children and
horse lovers of all ages.
Hook to the BookThere are two, I repeat, two things standing in the
way of your personal success with exotic wagering. One of the two
is you. The other is a paradox involving your approach, the
standard approach, to playing the exotics. I will provide you a
quick, yet thorough explanation in this book. Realizing your vision
of winning exotic wagers consistently necessitates a brand-new
mindset, and then soon you will be on the surefire road to
unparalleled success. You are only a couple of hours away from
identifying the other hurdle, thus obliterating the hindrances and
obtaining your long-elusive dream.
Hook to the BookThere are two, I repeat, two things standing in the
way of your personal success with exotic wagering. One of the two
is you. The other is a paradox involving your approach, the
standard approach, to playing the exotics. I will provide you a
quick, yet thorough explanation in this book. Realizing your vision
of winning exotic wagers consistently necessitates a brand-new
mindset, and then soon you will be on the surefire road to
unparalleled success. You are only a couple of hours away from
identifying the other hurdle, thus obliterating the hindrances and
obtaining your long-elusive dream.
Horse Talk is a fun, informative, and handy guide, dedicated to
helping people understand Thoroughbred racing and training
terminology. Over 207 words or phrases defined, explained and used
in a creative sentence by the opinion of the author.With the
exception of some track conditions, betting terms, and medications.
LEGENDS OF THE TURF (Volume 1) is award-winning South African
journalist Charl Pretorius' first book since 2006, a compilation of
updated personality profiles and articles from his popular column
of the same title that ran for over seven years in the Johannesburg
daily, The Citizen. Following the success of Horse Chestnut: The
Story Of A Legend (coauthored with Mike de Kock) and The Ten Habits
of Highly Effective Horseplayers, Pretorius' latest work is a
delightful journey into the annals of horseracing history. Sad and
nostalgic at times, Legends Of The Turf includes ten striking
chapters and a new bonus profile, documenting extensive research
and personal interviews with some of the industry's biggest names.
Enlightening, controversial and richly entertaining, Legends Of The
Turf is the result of one man's love for horseracing and his deep
admiration for its heroes, hailed or unsung. It's a collector's
piece for all individuals with an interest in the Sport Of Kings,
but its general theme of human trials and tribulations has
cross-over appeal for any reader who enjoys good story-telling.
STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH Smarty Jones-the Kentucky Derby,
Preakness, and near Belmont Stakes Triple Crown winner finally
opens up about his life on and off the racetrack. The Thoroughbred
Thinker hurls some zingers, and throws a few ringers on the
horseracing establishment. In this fact-based fable, America's
horse touches on topics spanning leadership & motivation to
humor & humility. Smarty gives an education ranging from the
history of the horse, to the traits of a champion.Pony up with a
feel-good Philadelphia story, and learn how this blue collar horse
has touched and restored the lives of those around him. Catch the
emotion as he runs for the Roses and carries an entire nation on
his back. Go in depth with Smarty and learn his Team's tale of hard
work and big hearts.With a focus on entertaining and teaching the
reader, Smarty delivers the inside story of his family, friends,
fans, and place in history. He provides a stable's worth of wisdom,
and lessons of life in the fast lane.
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Eclipse
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Nicholas Clee
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In the bestselling tradition of Seabiscuit, the extraordinary true
story of the world's most famous racehorse, and the rogue who owned
him.
Epsom Downs racetrack, 3rd May, 1769: a chestnut with a white blaze
scorches across the turf towards the finishing post, leaving his
rivals in the dust. Awestruck, his spectators know they are in the
presence of greatness.
This is a vivid portrait of high society and low life, of
passionate sport and ferocious gambling. It's the story of
Eclipse's owner, an adventurer who made his money through roguery
and gambling -- a rank outsider who went on to become a national
celebrity -- and of his horse, which went on to become the
undisputed champion of horse racing; founded dynasties that
dominated the bloodstock market in every country where
Thoroughbreds raced; and whose influence was such that ninety-five
percent of horses racing today are Eclipse's male-line descendants.
"Precision ... Statistical and Mathematical Methods in Horse
Racing" thoroughly discusses the mathematical and statistical
methods in handicapping and betting techniques. Differentiations,
combinatorics, normal distribution, kernel smoothing and other
mathematical and statistical tools are introduced. The jargons and
equations are kept to a minimum so that it is easy to understand
for most readers. More than 20 professional programs are freely
available to download, which can allow readers to easily apply the
methodology introduced in the book.
This book can be divided into three main parts: horse handicapping
(Chapters 2-6), wagering (Chapters 7-9) and theories in practices
(Chapters 10-11). Chapter 1 will explain why long term gains are
possible in horse racing. About horse handicapping, we will start
with analysing racing forms in Chapter 2. Other handicapping
factors such as weight carried, jockeys, trainers and pedigrees
will be discussed in Chapter 3. Some advanced statistical methods,
such as chi-square test and kernel smoothing, will be introduced in
Chapter 4 to further analyse those handicapping factors discussed
in previous chapters. The following two chapters are about
probability estimations. In Chapter 5, normal distribution and
multinominal logistic regression are introduced in estimating
winning probability of each race horse. In Chapter 6, we will talk
about some methods in misconceptions in estimating placed
probability.
Two main concepts in wagering, Kelly criterion and hedging, will be
discussed in Chapters 7 and 8. To hit exotic pools, those theories
in combinatorics in Chapter 9 will definitely help the readers. The
author will share his experiences in betting syndicate in Chapter
10, and tell you how to be a successful professional horseplayer in
the last Chapter.
Some readers may find the mathematics in this book difficult, but
the free program will take your pain away and do all the
calculations. You can simply apply all the professional formulae by
no more than a click, and pick your horses like an expert analyst.
As an awardee in Asian-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, the author
abandoned his career as an actuary and became a key member in a
gambling syndicate. This book was reprinted in the 4th edition in
Hong Kong, ranked #2 in the best-selling chart in the international
Chinese weekly Yazhou Zhoukan, and now available worldwide.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
Bobby Zen's Lucky 13 is the handicapper's guide to making big money
at small tracks. This book is a follow-up to Bobby's first one, Bet
To Win. It covers 13 tracks across the country in great detail. It
includes track history, milestones, annual events and all the
information you need to wager and win at the track.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Thoroughbred
Racing and Breeding: The Story of the Sport and Background of the
Horse Industry, by Tom R. Underwood. To purchase the entire book,
please order ISBN 1419160702.
A Big Key To Winning
This book is tightly focused on just one handicapping subject, the
Key Race. A Key Race is generally defined as a race from which two
or more horses have gone on to win their next races. The idea here
is that if two or more horses from this race have gone on to win
their next, then the race was unusually competitive. Doesn't it
follow then, that many other horses in the race probably ran better
that it may appear at first?
A nice idea, but can it produce winning wagers? That's the subject
addressed by this book. The book begins by illustrating a few Key
Races, but goes on to document real results using this handicapping
tool. Finally, it shows you how to identify horses coming from key
races and how to use this knowledge to improve your handicapping
results.
THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Thoroughbred
Racing and Breeding: The Story of the Sport and Background of the
Horse Industry, by Tom R. Underwood. To purchase the entire book,
please order ISBN 1419160702.
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