{"product_id":"inside-horse-racing-jay-hovedy-9780345336484","title":"Inside Horse Racing: A By-the-Numbers Look at Thoroughbred Racing","description":"\u003cb\u003eA by-the-numbers guide to the sport of thoroughbred horse racing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJay Hovdey's fascinating and easy-to-follow look at the Sport of Kings puts the complex racing game into a refreshing new light. His facts, figures, and commentary can help you: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCompare the horses.\u003c\/b\u003e From the past and present greats to the almost 80,000 thoroughbreds that race every year--how can you tell a good horse from a great horse? \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCompare the jockeys.\u003c\/b\u003e From Angel Cordero to Willie Shoemaker--what kinds of races are they most likely to win?\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCompare the trainers.\u003c\/b\u003e Who are the specialists? What kinds of horses do they win with?\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eUnderstand handicapping.\u003c\/b\u003e The significance--or insignificance--of betting systems. What do big-time handicappers look for in a horse race? Learn to be an informed--and improved--handicapper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's a safe wager that everyone from equine experts to once-a-year punters will know the races better, bet the races with more confidence, and enjoy the races like never once they read this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay Hovdey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0345336488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780345336484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Jay Hovdey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981604323583,"sku":"9780345336484","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_31d798bc-23f9-43bb-8237-11d882ef493a.jpg?v=1683256501","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inside-horse-racing-jay-hovedy-9780345336484","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}