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Originally Posted by thaskalos
Read and digest the book "Winner's File", by the late Henry Kuck. You can buy a used hardback copy in very good condition from Amazon for about $4. After that, read the book "Blinkers Off", by the late Cary Fotias. A used copy in very good condition of this book will run you about $6 on Amazon. Continue by opening a modest account at Twinspires so you can access the day's past performances for the cost of a daily minimum bet. From then on, handicap the races and place minimum-sized bets so you can pay the cheapest tuition possible for your racetrack education.
Forget about "paper-betting", by the way. Mind bets do more harm than good, IMO. When you bet on paper instead of putting out real money, you end up with the impression that you are a lot more creative and a lot more courageous than you really are. This can be very dangerous to the bankroll...and to the psyche. You can't learn how to swim without jumping into a swimming pool...and you can't learn how to bet the horses without jumping into a wagering pool.
Thus spoke thaskalos.  |
The "paper betting" comment is spot on IMO for the reasons stated. There may be a place for "paper betting" for a a very brief time for a complete newbie to kind of test things out and get a feel for some handicapping but the sooner you have some skin in the game the better off you will be.
There are some good books out there even though some may be dated, the books mentioned here in previous posts would be excellent.
Do not overlook this forum however. There is a wealth of interesting info in the archives and don't hesitate to do a search on a topic. You will find it interesting and informative. Harry, I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor and hope you will find it both challenging and rewarding.
