{"product_id":"back-a-winning-horse-teach-yourself","title":"Back a Winning Horse: Teach Yourself","description":"\u003cfont color=\"#cc6600\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs this the right book for me?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you want to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e make smart choices and win at the track?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhether you are a novice better or an experienced punter, it has all the tips and advice to help you spot a winner and enjoy this popular national pastime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition has been been brought right up-to-date with interactive features. It explains not only such basics as the form and the nature of the races, but will also explain in full where to bet, how to bet, and how to do so successfully. It offers full and unique coverage of the latest phenomena, such as internet betting, online betting exchanges and spread betting. It also gives you vital tips in addition to providing practical information on how to avoid credit card fraud and how to make a successful selection.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#cc6600\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#cc6600\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack a Winning Horse includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd table=\"\" width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Horse racing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigins of horse racing\u003cbr\u003eThoroughbred horses\u003cbr\u003eTypes of racing\u003cbr\u003eGrading of racing\u003cbr\u003eHandicaps\u003cbr\u003eConditional races\u003cbr\u003eGambling on horse racing\u003cbr\u003eA day at the races\u003cbr\u003eOwning a racehorse\u003cbr\u003eRacing around the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Racecourse betting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn-course bookmakers\u003cbr\u003eTote betting\u003cbr\u003ePari-mutuel\u003cbr\u003eBookmaking\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding the odds\u003cbr\u003eFactors affecting prices\u003cbr\u003ePlacing a tote bet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Betting shops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypes of price\u003cbr\u003eDisadvantages of using a betting shop\u003cbr\u003eWriting a bet\u003cbr\u003eBookmakers' rules\u003cbr\u003eTypes of bet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Remote betting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternet betting\u003cbr\u003eTypes of internet betting\u003cbr\u003eTypes of bet\u003cbr\u003eHow bets are matched\u003cbr\u003eOrdering odds\u003cbr\u003eHow to bet\u003cbr\u003eSpread betting\u003cbr\u003ePlaying safe\u003cbr\u003eTelephone betting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Making your selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFactors you can assess\u003cbr\u003eFactors you cannot assess\u003cbr\u003eGathering information\u003cbr\u003eSystems\u003cbr\u003eEffect of the draw at British and Irish racecourses\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd table=\"\" width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003cfont face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Betting tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe aware of rules\u003cbr\u003eAppreciate your chances of winnin\u003cbr\u003eHow bookmakers make a profit\u003cbr\u003eKeep records of your gambling\u003cbr\u003eSet a budget\u003cbr\u003eStaying in control\u003cbr\u003eTake account of all costs\u003cbr\u003eBe selective\u003cbr\u003eTake your time\u003cbr\u003eMaximize returns\u003cbr\u003eBe realistic\u003cbr\u003eHow bookmakers try to make you spend more money\u003cbr\u003eGround\u003cbr\u003eType of race\u003cbr\u003eBetting on handicap races\u003cbr\u003eNumber of runners\u003cbr\u003eBacking favourites\u003cbr\u003eTake the best price\u003cbr\u003eMaking the best bet\u003cbr\u003eBetting each way\u003cbr\u003eBets to avoid\u003cbr\u003ePlacing large bets\u003cbr\u003eBig winners\u003cbr\u003eSteamers\u003cbr\u003eCollecting winnings\u003cbr\u003eBetting exchanges\u003cbr\u003eHedging\u003cbr\u003eDutching\u003cbr\u003eSyndicate betting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Checking results and\u003c\/b\u003e calculating winnings\u003cbr\u003eChecking results\u003cbr\u003eDisputes with bookmakers\u003cbr\u003eCalculating winnings\u003cbr\u003eUsing a ready reckoner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#ffffff\"\u003e.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont 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