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Summary: For some - NOT for all.
Review: I doubt this book will help you win more money at the track. With that in mind, I suppose it can be a nice addition for those wanting to add to their reading library. There are spots (sections and paragraphs) that are informing and insightful; some even humorous. There are story tellers and handicapping opinions. Of all the authors, certainly one of them should be able to take a bold stand and say "follow this outline and you will put real money into your wallet/purse". That was the type of knowledge I was hoping to gain. It wasn't there. My handicapping skills probably will not improve much having read this. However I did gain information about racing history and nostalgia, as well as extend my overall knowledgge of the sport. Mr. Quinn has put better on bookshelves.
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Summary: A router to different handicapping ideas and methods
Review: I would say this book does not teach you leading handicapping ideas and methods in depth enough. However, this book is a good gateway or router to different handicapping ideas and methods. If one would like to explore and learn different ideas and methods in depth, this book is a very good stepping-stone.I have read many books on handicapping but can still find many ideas in this book which are new to me. As a starting point, I will surely re-read these new ideas in this book again and continue with my exploration.
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Summary: A router to different handicapping ideas and methods
Review: I would say this book does not teach you leading handicapping ideas and methods in depth enough. However, this book is a good gateway or router to different handicapping ideas and methods. If one would like to explore and learn different ideas and methods in depth, this book is a very good stepping-stone. I have read many books on handicapping but can still find many ideas in this book which are new to me. As a starting point, I will surely re-read these new ideas in this book again and continue with my exploration.
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Summary: Revisiting Old Friends and Making New Ones
Review: James Quinn's first "The Best of Thoroughbred Handicapping" was a digest of the current theories, ideas and trends which had been written by the great handicappers and creative minds of our beloved game. Mr. Quinn takes us to another level in this edition. Not only has he added some new material by new authors, but he has went back over the original material and explains how those theories and methods have evolved to meet our changing racing environment. I was captivated by the anthology and couldn't put the book down until I had thoroughly read every chapter twice. Since I have not only Mr Quinn's earlier edition, but also each book by each author he discusses, I recommend this book as a worthy addition to your handicapping library.
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Summary: Break out of your handicapping ruts!
Review: The beauty of James Quinn's updated anthology is not any one revelation that he brings to the table, but that he's synthesized so many voices and give you so many more angles to consider. Those of you who play regularly know how easy it is to identify the obvious chalk-- and how hard it is to get past the two or three "best on paper" types to get to live, mid-priced overlays. You know, the horses that are the difference between a minus day and a wildly profitable day.
In addition, the fact that he has brought so many voices together on money management-- the topic I see the least amount of literature on-- alone makes this worthwhile.
This isn't the type of book I'd toss to a novice, but it will make the intermediate player much more flexible and creative.
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Summary: A Must-Read for the novice handicapper
Review: This book is an almost encylocpedic digest of current theories of thoroughbred handicapping. None are covered in such detail that you can run off and start making money at the track, but each points you to a source for more comprehensive information on the theory that interests you.
If you are willing to ignore books on "handicapping made easy," this book is probably among the best starting points for the novice. It explores a variety of approaches, leaving you to select what you like, and follow a path toward mastery.
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