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科图分类法:
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G882.1/2 版次： |
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中图分类法:
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G882.1 版次： |
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著者:
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Eng, Richard. |
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题名:
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Betting on horse racing for dummies / / , |
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出版发行:
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出版地： Hoboken, NJ : 出版社： John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 出版日期： 2005. |
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载体形态:
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xviii, 362 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
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附注:
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Includes index. |
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内容提要:
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Introduction --; And they're off! Horse racing and the betting scene.; Playing the ponies for pleasure and profit --; All horse races are not created equal --; Getting a handle on parimutuel wagering --; The skinny on betting --; Visiting the racetrack --; How the players and factors impact the race.; Studying horses in the paddock and during post parade --; Riders up: the importance of a jockey --; Calling the shots: trainers and owners --; Knowing the track surface and conditions --; Zoning in on equipment changes --; Gaining and keeping a competitive edge.; Starting with the right tools: the Daily racing form and more --; Trying your hand at handicapping --; Planning your wagers --; Making the most of your bankroll --; Risky business: tackling more advanced bets.; Betting exotic wagers --; Getting into sophisticated handicapping --; Taking on handicapping tournaments --; The race for the Triple Crown: picking a Kentucky Derby winner and more --; Playing different ponies and different venues.; Harness racing: it'll drive you wild --; American quarter horse racing: don't blink or you'll miss it --; Visiting your local OTB: off-track betting --; Betting from home --; Viva Las Vegas --; The part of tens.; Ten best bets and betting angles --; Ten best racetracks to visit --; Ten common betting mistakes. |
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主题词:
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Horse racing Betting. |
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索书号:
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G882.1/2 |