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BL
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| Record Number
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955044
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b709414
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| Title & Author
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The blood-horse authoritative guide to betting thoroughbreds /\ by the staff and correspondents of Blood-Horse Publications.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Lexington, KY :: Eclipse Press ;Lanham, MD :: Distributed to the trade by National Book Network,, 2005.
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| Page. NO
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112 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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1581501196
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: 9781581501193
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (page 112).
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| Contents
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Introduction -- Part I: Betting basics -- How to read past performances -- Points of call -- The tote board -- The odds -- Types of wagers -- The psychology of betting -- Part II: Handicapping factors -- Post positions -- Medication -- More handicapping factors -- Pedigree handicapping -- Speed figures -- Trip handicapping -- Handicapping a race -- Myth busters -- Frequently asked questions -- Glossary.
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| Abstract
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This step-by-step guide takes the intimidation out of betting at the racetrack.
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| Subject
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Horse racing-- Betting-- Canada.
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Horse racing-- Betting-- United States.
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Horse racing-- Betting.
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Canada.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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798.401/097
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| LC Classification
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SF332.B56 2005
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| Added Entry
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Blood-Horse Publications.
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| Parallel Title
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Betting thoroughbreds
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