Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies

Wager on winners for fun and profit
To gain a winning edge in horse betting, you need to make well-informed bets. Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies will help you do just that, with beginner-friendly information and advice. Get the basics on the types of races and bets, and then learn about the factors that can influence a race's outcome. What's the track made of? Who owns and trains each horse? How important is the jockey? This Dummies guide has answers-plus tips on placing advanced bets, online betting, and everything else you need to know to put down smart money.
Inside... - How to get started betting - Types of races and horses - Researching before you bet - All about handicapping - Bankroll strategy - Sources of good information - Betting on the Triple Crown - Off-track and Vegas betting

Richard Eng has been involved in thoroughbred horse racing for more than 40 years. Eng was a former researcher/writer for ABC Sports when they televised the Triple Crown races (The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont Stakes). He retired from the Las Vegas Review-Journal after a 20 year career as the turf editor and handicapper for the newspaper. He also authored the first edition of Betting On Horse Racing For Dummies.