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Win, Place and Show A Female Fan's Guide to Throughbred Racing

by: Berns, Betsy

Win, Place and Show A Female Fan's Guide to Throughbred Racing

by: Berns, Betsy

ISBN 13:
9780970014719
ISBN 10:
0970014716
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/03/2001
Publisher: Daily Racing Form

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Summary

This is the most complete introductory guide to thoroughbred horse racing on the market today.

Foreword

Rick Pitino

Introduction: Welcome to the Thrill of Thoroughbred Racing

xvii

FIRST FURLONG The Wonderful World of Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Discovering Thoroughbred Racing

(4)

The Total Athlete

(4)

The Physical Makeup of the Racehorse: Understanding Conformation

(8)

Bred to Run

(3)

Height, Structure, and Attitude

(2)

Heart of Gold

(3)

An Introduction to the History of Thoroughbred Racing

(10)

The Unique Bond Between man and Horse

(2)

The Sport of Kings

(2)

Racing Arrives in America

(6)

The Breeding Shed: The Making of a Champion

(10)

The Birth of a Star

(3)

Does Age Matter?

(2)

Yearling Sales

(1)

Auctions

(1)

Economic Issues of Owning Horses

(2)

The Training Game

(12)

How Do the Experts Mold a Potential Superstar?

(2)

Excerpts from Trainer Jenine Sahadi

(2)

Training and Conditioning 3-Year-Olds

(1)

Daily Schedule

(7)

SECOND FURLONG Exploring Various Racetracks and Race Classifications

What Types of Races Are There?

(7)

Claiming Races

(4)

The Maiden Race

(3)

Races Designed for Superior Horses

(5)

Allowance Races

(1)

Handicap Races

(1)

Stakes Races

(2)

Steeplechase Races

(1)

The Racecourse Oval (Horses for Courses)

(16)

Distance

(2)

Sprint Races

(1)

Route Races

(1)

Racing Surfaces and Track Bias

(4)

The Starting Gate

(2)

Understanding Running Styles

(6)

THIRD FURLONG The People Behind the Scenes

The Well-Groomed Horse

(6)

Excerpts from Hilary Pridham

(1)

Daily Responsibilities

(2)

Spotting the Well-Groomed Horse

(3)

The Racetrack Veterinarian

(4)

Interview with Dr. Ted Hill

(4)

The Call of the Races

(8)

Interview with Track Announcer Tom Durkin

(8)

FOURTH FURLONG Daily Racing Form: The Horseplayer's Bible

How to Read Daily Racing Form Past Performances

(11)

Racing's Information Highway

(5)

The Race

(2)

Jockey and Trainer Statistics

100

(1)

Evaluating the Running Line

101

(2)

Putting It All Together

103

(1)

The Well-Equipped Thoroughbred

104

(6)

Blinkers

104

(2)

Tongue Tie/Strap

106

(1)

Shoes

107

(1)

Lasix and Butazolidin

108

(2)

Expert Handicapping Tips

110

(7)

Professional Handicapper Brad Free

110

(1)

Where to Start

111

(1)

Maiden Races

112

(1)

Form Handicapping

112

(1)

Betting on Favorites

113

(2)

Body Language

115

(1)

Finding Value

116

(1)

Place Your Bets

117

(14)

How to Place a Bet

117

(2)

Parimutuel System

119

(1)

Payoffs

120

(2)

The Tote Board

122

(1)

What Types of Bets Are There?

123

(8)

FIFTH FURLONG The Thoroughbred Athlete's Key Personnel

A Day in the Life of Hall of Fame Jockey Jerry Bailey

131

(12)

Becoming a Jockey

132

(1)

Training Schedule

133

(2)

Race Time

135

(3)

Personal Life

138

(1)

Life after Riding

138

(1)

Favorite Horses

139

(1)

Favorite Races

140

(1)

Improvement for the Sport

140

(3)

A Day in the Life of Trainer Bob Baffert

143

(8)

Learning to Train

145

(1)

Owners

145

(2)

Triple Crown

147

(1)

Favorite Horse

148

(1)

Breeding

149

(1)

Jockey Selection

150

(1)

Advice for Other Trainers

150

(1)

The Thrill of Thoroughbred Ownership

151

(10)

Behind the Scenes with Owner Barry Schwartz

151

(2)

The Horse-Racing Business

153

(2)

Syndication/Partnerships or Individual Ownership

155

(1)

Communication Counts

155

(2)

Advice for Potential Owners

157

(4)

SIXTH FURLONG Watching and Enjoying Races

A Day at the Races

161

(8)

It's Post Time!

163

(1)

Planning Ahead

164

(1)

Interview with Jay Privman.

165

(4)

How to Throw a Great Kentucky Derby Party

169

(8)

Tips from Party-Giver Extraordinaire Patricia Barnstable Brown

169

(1)

Deciding on a Theme

170

(2)

Food

172

(1)

Attire

172

(1)

Celebrity Guest List

172

(5)

SEVENTH FURLONG Racing Strategy

The Racing Secretary

177

(8)

Interview with Racing Secretary Mike Lakow

177

(8)

ONE MILE The Homestretch

The Road to the Triple Crown

185

(10)

Triple Feat

185

(1)

Kentucky Derby

186

(4)

The Preakness

190

(1)

Belmont Stakes

191

(2)

Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship

193

(2)

The Immortals: Racing's Legendary Champions

195

(9)

Appendix I: Glossary of Racing Terms

204

(12)

Appendix II: Thoroughbred Racetracks

216

(4)

About the Author

220

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Win, Place and Show A Female Fan's Guide to Throughbred Racing

Win, Place and Show A Female Fan's Guide to Throughbred Racing

9780970014719

0970014716

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