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Old 02-25-2011, 09:37 AM
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not sure where to put this thread..im currently reading

the psychology of the winning horsplayer
by tom hagerty

not a bad read.though using scott mcmanus 'local capper in chicago' as
the be all end all kills it for me.

i would recomend as a refresher

beyer on speed

must read once a year

betting thoroubreds a pros guide for the horseplayer

by steve davidowitz


if anyone has three books they are using or recomending carry on


im reading


i would recomend as a refresher


a must read once a year..
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Old 02-25-2011, 09:45 AM
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not sure where to put this thread..im currently reading

the psychology of the winning horsplayer
by tom hagerty

not a bad read.though using scott mcmanus 'local capper in chicago' as
the be all end all kills it for me.

i would recomend as a refresher

beyer on speed

must read once a year

betting thoroubreds a pros guide for the horseplayer

by steve davidowitz


if anyone has three books they are using or recomending carry on


im reading


i would recomend as a refresher


a must read once a year..
Currently reading Steve Davidowitz book.
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Old 02-25-2011, 03:20 PM
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"Black Beauty" is a must for the serious horseplayers.
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Old 02-25-2011, 04:20 PM
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"Black Beauty" is a must for the serious horseplayers.
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Old 02-25-2011, 08:32 PM
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Modern Pace Handicapping ~ Tom Brohamer
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Old 02-26-2011, 06:32 AM
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My favs (some what outdated)

The Winning Horseplayer - A. Beyer
Picking Winners - A. Beyer
Betting Thoroughbreds - S. Davidowitz
Investing at the Racetrack - W. Scott
The Body Language of Horses - T. Ainslie & B. Ledbetter
The Handicapper's Handbook - T. Ainslie

All I beleive are one time must-reads........
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:17 PM
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Old 02-26-2011, 11:39 AM
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