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The odds must be crazy : beating the races with the man who revolutionized handicapping

by Len Ragozin, Len Friedman, Richard Steier

A guide to a mathematical speed-handicapping system for horse racing, showing how to analyse physical factors and track performance patterns to predict winners. It offers practical advice on reading data sheets, developing betting strategies, and debunking common racing myths.

Accession 16863 ISBN 0316604976 Publisher Little, Brown and Company
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