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Picking Winners - by Andrew Beyer (Paperback)

Name: Picking Winners - by Andrew Beyer (Paperback)
Brand: Harvest Publications
SKU: 77030950
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A classic sports betting guide to handicap strategies in the field of thoroughbred racing.Just as football evolved with the introduction of the forward pass and basketball with the development of the jump shot, so too was handicapping forever changed by the use of speed figures -- it all started with Andrew Beyer.
Author(s): Andrew Beyer
240 Pages
Games, Gambling

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About the Book

Widely acclaimed a classic in its field, Picking Winners now features a new foreword in which the author discusses the changes that have swept the sport of horseplaying since his book's celebrated first publication. "Irresistible, even to people who are not likely to go around the bend about thoroughbred racing".--Sports Illustrated.

Book Synopsis

A classic sports betting guide to handicap strategies in the field of thoroughbred racing.

Just as football evolved with the introduction of the forward pass and basketball with the development of the jump shot, so too was handicapping forever changed by the use of speed figures -- it all started with Andrew Beyer. Picking Winners is essential reading for both serious horseplayers and curious amateurs. It is often referenced by stock options traders for insight into the numbers game.

This definitive guide to the numbers game reveals:

The Beyer Speed Figures: Learn the revolutionary data-driven system that forever changed thoroughbred racing.
A Professional Handicapping Method: Go beyond simple betting and develop the analytical skills used by serious horseplayers.
Cross-Market Strategy: Understand why the same principles for picking winners on the track are studied by stock options traders on Wall Street.
Accessible for All Levels: Whether you're a curious amateur or a seasoned pro, this book provides essential, timeless insights.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.02 Inches (H) x 6.06 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)

Weight: .64 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Games

Sub-Genre: Gambling

Publisher: Harvest Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: Andrew Beyer

Language: English

Street Date: May 6, 1994

TCIN: 77030950

UPC: 9780395701324

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-8229

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.63 inches length x 6.06 inches width x 9.02 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.64 pounds

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