Champion tipster Tony Stafford takes an informed look at the world of horse racing. He distils a lifetime of experience and observation into practical advice as to how to get the most from the sport, whether at home or at the track. He explains how to evaluate the form of horses, what to look for in the conformation of the horse, which courses offer the best (and worst) facilities, when it is best to bet on the tote rather than with a bookie and where to look for value. The book also contains many anecdotes about the colourful characters who people racing - from owners, trainers and jockeys to punters, stewards and bookmakers. It is for anyone interested in racing who wants their knowledge augmented with useful tips.
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Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. Foreword by Lester Piggott. Champion tipster Tony Stafford takes an informed look at the world of horse racing. He distils a lifetime of experience and observations into practical advice about how to get the most from the sport, whether at home or the race track. He explains how to evaluate the form of horses; what to look for in the paddock; which courses offer the best facilities for racewatching; when it is adviable to bet on the Tote rather than with a bookie; and where to look for value bets. The book contains many anecdotes about the colourful characters who people racing from owners, trainers and jockeys to punters, stewards and bookmakers. The author revalls many of the great races he has witnessed and ranks his own equine hall of fame. For anyone interested in racing who wants their knowledge augmented with useful tips and a wealth of experience, Tony Staffor's Little Black Book is the only form guide they will need. 176 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Artikel-Nr. 079492
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