Newbie needs a little help

[Oaklawnfan]

Originally Posted by jminrod

I have just got into racing and was wandering if anybody had any great places to get good info for a beginner. I listen to Steves show on Channel 126 every chance I get. I purchased a book called Handicapping 101 by Brad Free. ( Only on Chapter 4 ) but if anyone knows of any other books or websites that are worth the time it would be greatly appreciated. Or if anyone is heading to an TW or racetrack and wouldn't mind a shadow. I live in NE PA. Thanks Jim

Welcome my friend. This is a crazy mine field with a lot of smart and good people sprinkled along the way.

Re: Books, there's a lot out there which are very good. They are, however , sometimes very tough reading. While very informative, they can scare you away from the game. Probably Rich Eng's "Racing for Dummies" is the best. Yes I like Steven Christ's betting the Exotics, and so on, but unless you're prepared for a Master's level trip into racing, it's too early.

Besides books. Just participating in this forum has taught me more than anything else about the sport. I have wagered on horses since I was ten. Today my wife and I own part of a horse and enjoy watching, wagering and just simply guessing on what's going to happen.

To me, that is the fun in the sport.

It's a lot alike life.............. Don't take it too seriously, but try to make the most of it.

Respectfully,
Gary and Sharon

PS. And always go to the track, because that's where you'll really learn

[deltagulf]

also welcome to the derby trail.

a good thing to do is get the racing form and handicap the races at a track.
don't have to wager see if you handicap the race the way it played out..

[wac]

im pretty new to this as well 5yrs the brad free book is a great read and i would recommend it highly. The Crist book is for a little later on the 6 secrets is a good way to gameplan and try to lay out what your mode of attack should be. GET ON THIS SITE EVERYDAY!!!!! while htere are some on here that attack others,why i dont know, you will find some helpful tidbits