Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer: Second Revised Edition12 reviews
Steve Davidowitz

Plume, 1997

Andrew Beyer's Mentor

+ Excellent
+ Great Read
+ One of the best handicapping books ever.
+ Fantastic stuff- the best comprehensive handicapping book
  
  











  



  
Thoroughbred Cycles2 reviews
Mark Cramer

William Morrow & Co, 1990

The best book on the "ART" of handicapping written to date.

+ Excellent

Mark Cramer has written the most thought provoking tome I've read. There are many excellent books on the "SCIENCE" of handicapping. But this book brings home the the reality that races are won by flesh and blood animals prepared by mortals (trainers) who are fraught with their own strengths and ...
  
  











  



  
Beyer on Speed (.)13 reviews
Andrew Beyer

Mariner Books, 1995

Handicapping Classic

+ Buy Today, Read Tomorrow, Start Using The Next Day
+ Beyer brings it together
+ A safe bet.
  
  











  



  
The Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping: Leading Ideas & Methods9 reviews
James Quinn

DRF Press, 2004

Break out of your handicapping ruts!

+ The best of the best
+ Terriffic book- 5 plus stars!
+ Add this one to your library
  
  











  



  
Ainslie's Complete Guide to Thoroughbred Racing19 reviews
Tom Ainslie

Fireside, 1988

The Horseracing Information Bible

+ So much to learn, So little time!
+ One of my favorites
+ Still a classic
+ Dated, but worth mining through...
  
  











  



  
Fast Track to Thoroughbred Profits1 review
Mark Cramer

Gambling Times, 1985

Cramer's first- a different approach than most

This is a good introduction to Cramer and his methods. The material is a little dated, but the concepts are just as valid as ever. In this book, Cramer begins his mission that will continue throughout his works to stress "wager value" as opposed to "handicapping value." The distinction is ...
  
  











  



  
The Handicapper's Condition Book, Revised: An Advanced Treatment of Thoroughbred Class12 reviews
James Quinn

DRF Press, 2000

The Handicapper's Condition Book

+ Must Have
+ Finally a Horse Book with some statistical data. A MUST OWN Book
+ James Quinn is the best
+ Maybe the best handicapping book ever
  
  











  



  
Dave Litfin's Expert Handicapping: Winning Insights into Betting Thoroughbreds2 reviews
Dave Litfin

Little Brown & Co (T), 1995

Very well written, useful esp. for NYRA tracks

+ Solid, good ideas and examples

Litfin has written a very good book that contains much useful information. Most of the examples in the book are from races at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga. Litfin also devotes a fair amount of space to the "sheets". If you use Ragozin or Thoro-gragh data, this book is definitely for you. If ...
  
  











  



  
Modern Pace Handicapping, Revised18 reviews
Tom Brohamer

DRF Press, 2000

Look past the technical stuff- a truly innovative classic

+ Very Satisfied

The first third of the book is a bit too technical but does a good job of showing how Brohamer approaches the Sartin methodology. However, upon second review of the entire work, there is some absolutely brilliant insight into the overall pace equation. Quit worrying about selecting pacelines, and ...
  
  











  



  
Betting Maidens and 2-Year-Olds: Analytical Approach to Future Winners (Elements of Handicapping)
Dan Illman

DRF Press, 2005

This book is an informative account on profitable ways to handicap juvenile and maiden races through sire and trainer profiles, breeding and workout information. First of its kind to thoroughly cover baby races, juvenile horses and older maidens.
  
  











  



  
Picking Winners: A Horseplayer's Guide16 reviews
Andrew Beyer

Mariner Books, 1994

Intelligent & Enlightening horse racing information!

+ Beyer is the man and get his stuff for only $10.95 COME ON!

Andrew Beyer has been a godsend to horseplayers. He has made it easy to understand and gave us an edge when making selections. Understanding horse race betting and the past performances of horses has opened doors to novice and expert handicappers alike!
  
  











  



  
Speed to Spare: Beyer Speed Figures Uncovered (Elements of Handicapping)8 reviews
Joe Cardello

DRF Press, 2003

Wonderful.

+ Still relevant material
+ The intelligent use of Beyer speed figures
+ Excellent work on cycles
+ Great Handicapping Book
  
  











  



  
Picking Winners: A Horseplayer's Guide16 reviews
Andrew Beyer

Mariner Books, 1994

Intelligent & Enlightening horse racing information!

+ Beyer is the man and get his stuff for only $10.95 COME ON!

Andrew Beyer has been a godsend to horseplayers. He has made it easy to understand and gave us an edge when making selections. Understanding horse race betting and the past performances of horses has opened doors to novice and expert handicappers alike!
  
  











  



  
Dave Litfin's Expert Handicapping: Winning Insights into Betting Thoroughbreds2 reviews
Dave Litfin

Little Brown & Co (T), 1995

Very well written, useful esp. for NYRA tracks

+ Solid, good ideas and examples

Litfin has written a very good book that contains much useful information. Most of the examples in the book are from races at Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga. Litfin also devotes a fair amount of space to the "sheets". If you use Ragozin or Thoro-gragh data, this book is definitely for you. If ...
  
  











  



  
Fast Track to Thoroughbred Profits1 review
Mark Cramer

Gambling Times, 1985

Cramer's first- a different approach than most

This is a good introduction to Cramer and his methods. The material is a little dated, but the concepts are just as valid as ever. In this book, Cramer begins his mission that will continue throughout his works to stress "wager value" as opposed to "handicapping value." The distinction is ...
  
  











  



  
Speed to Spare: Beyer Speed Figures Uncovered (Elements of Handicapping)8 reviews
Joe Cardello

DRF Press, 2003

Wonderful.

+ Still relevant material
+ The intelligent use of Beyer speed figures
+ Excellent work on cycles
+ Great Handicapping Book
  
  











  



  
Thoroughbred Cycles2 reviews
Mark Cramer

William Morrow & Co, 1990

The best book on the "ART" of handicapping written to date.

+ Excellent

Mark Cramer has written the most thought provoking tome I've read. There are many excellent books on the "SCIENCE" of handicapping. But this book brings home the the reality that races are won by flesh and blood animals prepared by mortals (trainers) who are fraught with their own strengths and ...
  
  











  



  
The Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping: Leading Ideas & Methods9 reviews
James Quinn

DRF Press, 2004

Break out of your handicapping ruts!

+ The best of the best
+ Terriffic book- 5 plus stars!
+ Add this one to your library
  
  











  



  
Betting Maidens and 2-Year-Olds: Analytical Approach to Future Winners (Elements of Handicapping)
Dan Illman

DRF Press, 2005

This book is an informative account on profitable ways to handicap juvenile and maiden races through sire and trainer profiles, breeding and workout information. First of its kind to thoroughly cover baby races, juvenile horses and older maidens.
  
  











  



  
Modern Pace Handicapping, Revised18 reviews
Tom Brohamer

DRF Press, 2000

Look past the technical stuff- a truly innovative classic

+ Very Satisfied

The first third of the book is a bit too technical but does a good job of showing how Brohamer approaches the Sartin methodology. However, upon second review of the entire work, there is some absolutely brilliant insight into the overall pace equation. Quit worrying about selecting pacelines, and ...