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06-15-2009, 07:03 PM
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Handicapping Books
Does anyone recommand a good RECENT (2005+) handicapping book? (Something YOU have read)
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06-15-2009, 07:14 PM
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Handicapping Books
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Originally Posted by DrewClear
Does anyone recommand a good RECENT (2005+) handicapping book? (Something YOU have read)
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If you will forgive my shameless plug, I have written one handicapping book and one wagering guide during the time period you mentioned.........Feel free to check 'em out, and if you do let me know what you think............. 
Boomer
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06-15-2009, 07:25 PM
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Both-hands Bettor
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Are you familar with the section titled, "Handicapping Library"?
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06-15-2009, 07:32 PM
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Last edited by Charlie D; 06-15-2009 at 07:33 PM.
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06-15-2009, 07:33 PM
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Steve Davidowitz wrote a very good overall book. Do an author search on amazon to find it.
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06-16-2009, 02:01 AM
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AllAboutTheROE
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I think he's looking for something more recent.
Just looking at what's been published since 2005 on Amazon. Here's the ones I have read and thought weren't total wastes of money:
(From newest publication date to oldest)
Extreme Pace Handicapping -- Randy Giles (some interesting thoughts on pace)
Expert Handicapping, Revised Edition -- Dave Litfin (the original was ok, I don't know what's new in the revised edition)
Exotic Betting -- Steve Crist (some good wagering advice)
Wow, not much since 2005. I'll be in Vegas tomorrow and undoubtedly will make it over to the Gambler's Book Store. If I find anything interesting, I'll let you know. Hope this helps.
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06-16-2009, 08:01 AM
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PA forum member Niko's book may spur some thought and different ideas:
Winning Moves: How To Win At Horse Racing (Paperback)
It's available on Amazon.
I'd also recommend some of Rod Young's publications at his Turfdom website. He's been around for at least 20 years and besides specialized jockey and trainer data, provides material with some good overall logical approaches, written in 2005 and later.
Since he's not an advertiser here, I'm not sure I can post a link but just PM me if you can't Google it.
Last edited by lsosa54; 06-16-2009 at 08:09 AM.
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06-16-2009, 09:32 AM
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You can get Handicapping Books at the library.
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06-16-2009, 10:33 AM
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Sorry Mr. Bauer, I was familiar with the section, but as I was reading the other section it reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend. Without thinking, I posted in the wrong section. My apologies and thank you for moving the post.
Thank you all for the suggestions. I will check out the ones I am not familiar with.
CBedo's comment is the exact conversation with my friend. Not much as far as EXPERT writtings in past few years.
Are we losing the experts' interest or not much market for them to share their knowledge?
Thanks again.
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06-16-2009, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DrewClear
Sorry Mr. Bauer, I was familiar with the section, but as I was reading the other section it reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend. Without thinking, I posted in the wrong section. My apologies and thank you for moving the post.
Thank you all for the suggestions. I will check out the ones I am not familiar with.
CBedo's comment is the exact conversation with my friend. Not much as far as EXPERT writtings in past few years.
Are we losing the experts' interest or not much market for them to share their knowledge?
Thanks again.
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The only thing that is a reasonably recent discovery is the limitations of past performance handicapping, and the racing information industry doesn't want to talk much about that.
jdl
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06-16-2009, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by boomman
If you will forgive my shameless plug, I have written one handicapping book and one wagering guide during the time period you mentioned.........Feel free to check 'em out, and if you do let me know what you think.............
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Hey Boomer, I'm not sure if this is a coincidence or something like it, but I just went to your "university site" and wanted to peruse your offerings, and when clicking on and opening the "terms of service" portion of the site, my Anti-virus (Avast) program warned me of two "virus's that had been detected....
I don't know if they were contained or contracted from your site, but that is when they were detected....Haven't had any other alerts since then....( today 6/16/09)(@13:12 EST)
Perhaps you have been hacked ?.....
best,
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06-16-2009, 01:23 PM
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"Bet with the Best 2 Longshots" is in that time frame. A pretty decent read on close to a dozen different thoughts. rbj
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06-16-2009, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnielu
The only thing that is a reasonably recent discovery is the limitations of past performance handicapping, and the racing information industry doesn't want to talk much about that.
jdl
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Where did you disappear to?
Are you implying there is some sort of conspiracy...man, you're talking about the wrong industry if you think they can successfully collude like that...hell, they can't even stop people from betting after the bell... 
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06-17-2009, 07:35 AM
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Potential virus
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Originally Posted by LottaKash
Hey Boomer, I'm not sure if this is a coincidence or something like it, but I just went to your "university site" and wanted to peruse your offerings, and when clicking on and opening the "terms of service" portion of the site, my Anti-virus (Avast) program warned me of two "virus's that had been detected....
I don't know if they were contained or contracted from your site, but that is when they were detected....Haven't had any other alerts since then....( today 6/16/09)(@13:12 EST)
Perhaps you have been hacked ?.....
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Thanks for the heads-up and will have my webmaster check it out immediately!
Boomer
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06-17-2009, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Where did you disappear to?
Are you implying there is some sort of conspiracy...man, you're talking about the wrong industry if you think they can successfully collude like that...hell, they can't even stop people from betting after the bell... |
Well Mike, I haven't disappeared to anywhere, I just haven't been appearing here. My ratings are no longer on the market, and I am not on the same page as many here, so there hasn't been much to pound the keyboard about.
Beside that, I have been busy assisting my fellow Citizens in their quest for income tax freedom, since so many don't know how to lawfully revolt.
Why, did you miss me?
I'm not implying that things are as they are due to some sort of conspiracy, but I am offering that the racing information business is steered by market forces. It would be anyone's guess as to whether or not there are hands on the wheel.
Also, publishing has undergone some changes, and I'm sure that has something to do with the lack of recent offerings in handicapping books.
Reality offers little to write about anyway.
jdl
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