Back a Winning Horse: Teach Yourself

by Belinda Levez (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $14.61

  Is this the right book for me?
  
  Do you want to make smart choices and win at the track?
  Whether you are a novice better or an experienced punter, it has all the tips and advice to help you spot a winner and enjoy this popular national pastime.

  This new edition has been been brought right up-to-date with interactive features. It explains not only such basics as the form and the nature of the races, but will also explain in full where to bet, how to bet, and how to do so successfully. It offers full and unique coverage of the latest phenomena, such as internet betting, online betting exchanges and spread betting. It also gives you vital tips in addition to providing practical information on how to avoid credit card fraud and how to make a successful selection.

  
  

  Back a Winning Horse includes:
  
  Chapter 1: Horse racing
  Origins of horse racing
  Thoroughbred horses
  Types of racing
  Grading of racing
  Handicaps
  Conditional races
  Gambling on horse racing
  A day at the races
  Owning a racehorse
  Racing around the world

  Chapter 2: Racecourse betting
  On-course bookmakers
  Tote betting
  Pari-mutuel
  Bookmaking
  Understanding the odds
  Factors affecting prices
  Placing a tote bet

  Chapter 3: Betting shops
  Types of price
  Disadvantages of using a betting shop
  Writing a bet
  Bookmakers' rules
  Types of bet

  Chapter 4: Remote betting
  Internet betting
  Types of internet betting
  Types of bet
  How bets are matched
  Ordering odds
  How to bet
  Spread betting
  Playing safe
  Telephone betting

  Chapter 5: Making your selection
  Factors you can assess
  Factors you cannot assess
  Gathering information
  Systems
  Effect of the draw at British and Irish racecourses
  Chapter 6: Betting tips
  Be aware of rules
  Appreciate your chances of winnin
  How bookmakers make a profit
  Keep records of your gambling
  Set a budget
  Staying in control
  Take account of all costs
  Be selective
  Take your time
  Maximize returns
  Be realistic
  How bookmakers try to make you spend more money
  Ground
  Type of race
  Betting on handicap races
  Number of runners
  Backing favourites
  Take the best price
  Making the best bet
  Betting each way
  Bets to avoid
  Placing large bets
  Big winners
  Steamers
  Collecting winnings
  Betting exchanges
  Hedging
  Dutching
  Syndicate betting

  Chapter 7: Checking results and calculating winnings
  Checking results
  Disputes with bookmakers
  Calculating winnings
  Using a ready reckoner

  
  

  Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
  
  Not got much time?
  One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

  Author insights
  Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

  Test yourself
  Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

  Extend your knowledge
  Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.

  Five things to remember
  Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

  Try this
  Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.