{"product_id":"inside-horse-racing-9780345336484","title":"Inside Horse 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 Hovedy, Jay Hovdey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780345336484","brand":"Ballantine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40110227030131,"sku":"9.78035E+12","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e03a3f37-f577-4ac6-8983-eac97d42a2f4.jpg?v=1653402545","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/inside-horse-racing-9780345336484","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}