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mattm2545 07-31-2007 11:13 PM

newbie question on pace
 
Hi folks. As the title says I'm still fairly new at this and trying to get my head around some of the finer points of pace handicapping. Can anyone out there recomend a book, article or software to help with pace? Other than Brohamer which I feel I've been trying to read for 6 months. Thanks so much.

mes5107 07-31-2007 11:40 PM

Not only for pace, but Steve Davidowitz's "Betting Thoroughbreds: A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer" is an excellent read. It will take some effort to understand it all, but I feel this is a great book for somebody trying to learn how to play.

Kasept 08-01-2007 04:10 AM

The definite pace methodology choice is "Modern Pace Handicapping" by Tom Brohamer. I've never been able to get through it. It is a slow, tough read.

10 pnt move up 08-01-2007 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept
The definite pace methodology choice is "Modern Pace Handicapping" by Tom Brohamer. I've never been able to get through it. It is a slow, tough read.

probably the best or close to the best handicapping book every, but honestly all the calculations portion could be removed as computer programs do that work.

mattm2545 08-01-2007 04:05 PM

Thanks appreciate the info.

cmorioles 08-01-2007 06:34 PM

The best book on pace, in my opinion, is Thoroughbred Handicapping: State of the Art, by William Quirin. It is old, but well worth reading, and a much better read than the Brohamer work.

hockey2315 08-01-2007 10:18 PM

I just read Klein's "The Power of Early Speed" and found it very intriguing. . .

mattm2545 08-01-2007 11:07 PM

Once again thanks for all the responses, I'm finding pace the most difficult part to get my head around fully. Can't tell you how much the suggestions are appreciated.

10 pnt move up 08-01-2007 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315
I just read Klein's "The Power of Early Speed" and found it very intriguing. . .

then you will think Brohammer and Quirin are the holy grail of pace.


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