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Old 10-07-2009, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by richard burch
i have read three racing books over the past year. (non about handicapping)

the perfect ride by gary stevens 3 stars
(just a good all around horse racing book)

against the odds by jerry baily 2 stars
(this book is 50% racing and 50% why you shouldn't be an alcoholic)

ruffian. 2 stars.
(the writing is a little too descriptive for my liking but i got through it because this is one of my all time favorite horses.)

reading beyer on speed now.
I am actually in the middle of Ruffian right now and think it's one of the best books I have ever read. The writing really makes you feel like you are right there in the middle of it all. I'm really enjoying it.
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