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Originally Posted by cj
The Handicapping Speed book, by Charles Carroll, is very good.
If not that one, get the Davidowitz book.
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Carroll's book is one of the best. He debunks the myth that 1 length is equal to 1/5 second and explains how a Thoroughbred length is 8 feet. The commonly accepted 10 feet is for Clydesdales. He even discusses how Chaos Theory applies to racing and does everything with great wit. I used to use his speed figures and found them very good.
Quirin's Winning at the Races is also excellent and overall the most informative book on handicapping I've read. Great books for any age.