Horse Racing as a Sport and as a Business (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168657473)

Horse Racing As A Sport And As A Business is a comprehensive book written by Tom R. Underwood that explores the fascinating world of horse racing. The book delves into the history of horse racing, its evolution as a sport, and the various types of horse races that are held around the world. It also covers the business side of horse racing, including the economics of the industry, the role of owners, trainers, and jockeys, and the impact of technology on the sport.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that influence the outcome of horse races, such as the horse's breeding, training, and racing strategy. It also discusses the various types of bets that can be placed on horse races, including win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.Horse Racing As A Sport And As A Business offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by the horse racing industry, such as the decline in attendance and the need for innovation to attract new fans. The book also highlights the importance of animal welfare in horse racing and the efforts being made to ensure the safety and well-being of the horses.Overall, Horse Racing As A Sport And As A Business is an informative and engaging book that is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of horse racing, whether as a fan or as a business professional.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.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Author: Tom R. Underwood
ISBN-10: 1168657474
ISBN-13: 9781168657473
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d