History — Win, Place, Show: The History
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In this feature-length history of American thoroughbred horse racing, we focus on the careers of great horses–Man o’ War, Whirlaway, Citation, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and more–and the owners, jockeys, trainers, and events that define the country’s oldest spectator sport. With the Sport of Kings in the midst of another Triple Crown drought–the last was won in 1978–we also follow efforts to train the next champion.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will
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Precision: Statistical and Mathematical Methods in Horse Racing
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“Precision … Statistical and Mathematical Methods in Horse Racing” thoroughly discusses the mathematical and statistical methods inhandicapping and betting techniques. Differentiations, combinatorics,normal distribution, kernel smoothing and other mathematical andstatistical tools are introduced. The jargons and equations are kept to a minimum so that it is easy to understand for most readers. More than 20 professional programs are freely available to download, which can allow readers to easily apply the methodology introduced in the book. This book can be divided into three main parts: horse handicapping (Chapters 2-6), wagering (Chapters 7-9) and theories in practices (Chapters10-11). Chapter 1 will explain why long term gains are possible in horse racing. About horse handicapping, we will start with analysing racingforms in Chapter 2. Other handicapping factors such as weight carried,jockeys, trainers and pedigrees will be discussed in Chapter 3. Someadvanced statistical
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Racehorse: The Complete Guide to the World of Horse Racing
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The extraordinary history of racing is brought to life with stories and images of the world’s greatest racehorses and covers everything from the three foundation sires that led to the development of the British Thoroughbred to the American Standardbred and such modern horse heroes as Nijinsky, Man o’ War, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid. The contributions of the great jockeys are also explored, including living legend and nine-time derby winner Lestor Piggot and the incomparable racing superstar Frankie Dettori. This study also celebrates the world’s most spectacular racecourses and the classic races that make them household names around the world, including the English Derby at Epsom, the Kentucky Derby, and the Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba. Flat racing, steeple-chasing, and harness racing are all covered in this fascinating and comprehensive
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Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer
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Get back in the saddle for some serious thoroughbred Horse Racing action! Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer is the spiritual successor of the G1 Jockey and Gallop Racer series, and depicts the Horse Racing universe through a collection of real world races and immersive and intuitive gameplay with simple controls. Through the use of the latest motion controllers on the market, experience what it feels like to be a
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How to WIN the PICK 6: Horse Racing’s Big $$$ Payout
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Would a $400,000 Pick 6 paycheck change your life? Can your $32 ticket beat out a syndicates $12,000 wager? Are you making the smartest Pick 6 play possible? Would you be content earning a six-figure income at the racetrack: year after year? This book can pay for itself, your retirement, AND your house! It is not a handicapping book, and it’s not a “system.” It is a book about learning how to routinely win monster Pick 6 paychecks. A one-of-a-kind book with 397 pages dedicated to horse racing’s ultimate wager. If you want to become wealthy playing the horses, the ONLY way to do so is to become a Pick 6 winner. A repeat Pick 6 winner. If you’re a consistent loser at the racetrack, here is your opportunity to turn it all around and become a BIG winner… fast! Millions of horseplayers just don’t get it. They are losers. They fritter their money away on Exactas, Superfectas, Super High Fives and the lowly Show wager. Playing those “fun” wagers drains their bank account. They
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The Racing Horse Game
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Kentucky Derby its not, but you can still have your chance to win at “The Sport of Kings”! Players move horses along a single track, determined by the roll of the dice. If someone still holds the matching card to the number on the winning horse, he or she wins the round. Fun for an unlimited number of equine fans! Contents of The Racing Horse Game: 1 Racing Board 1 Deck Playing Cards Multi-Colored Chips 2
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Color My Horse
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“Bev Pettersen writes with flair and a down-to-earth warmth that will make you smile and sigh with contentment.” – Julianne MacLean, USA Today bestselling author “Fans of horse racing, of romance, of humor won’t want to miss this one. It’s an Indie worth seeking out… Five stars.”- Lit Asylum “Bev Pettersen is firmly on my must-buy list. Her books sweep you away to the world of Thoroughbred racing, and her cast of jockeys, horse trainers, and grooms are loveable and unforgettable. Color My Horse was a page turner. When I finished it, I wanted more.” – Hope Ramsay, best-selling author of Home at Last Chance Jessica barely knows one end of a horse from the other but shoveling manure is preferable to letting her rich grandfather yank her strings. The only problem is that her new boss is a little too fussy… and way too sexy. She can handle sleeping in a mice-infested stall as well as the occasional encounter with a mysterious, knife-wielding trespasser, but a lovable old gelding
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Thoroughbred Champions: Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century
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Follows The Blood-Horse’s Top 100 list, beginning with Man o’ War in the No. 1 spot and ending with Blue Larkspur at No.
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Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexandra Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year (Excelsior Editions)
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The inside story of how a three-year-old filly captured the hearts of racing fans and cemented her bid to be named Horse of the
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