The punter's friend

A guide to racing and betting - Confused by betting and intimidated by bookmakers? This book explains the jargon and the mystique of horse racing and betting, with the aim of finding winners a simpler business. The book examines every kind of bet, explains how the market operates and whether betting systems work. It evaluates breeding, form, trainers and other factors in choosing a winner. An A-Z of racing terms is also included. The author is one of racing's most respected journalists. Originally with the London "Evening Standard", he now contributes regularly to "The Spectator" and "The Radio Times".