Product Description

This book represents the culmination of an ambitious project aimed at researching the potential for profitable betting in British horse racing. Recent developments in computer technology have enabled the author to analyse the performances of over 1 million runners in 100,000 races. The findings are distilled in a meaningful and accessible way that is anchored by an understanding of betting and horseracing.The author's scientific background is tempered with his experience of betting professionally. Readers are afforded an applied understanding of how to improve their chances of winning money. More than all this, readers will find that "Against the Odds" offers fresh and original writing in a domain where approaches to betting have become predictable and formulaic.This book presents; the philosophy of gambling; ability ratings; course suitability; past performance figures; race grade; draw; and, the betting market.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5204 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Customer Reviews

Eye-opening and in-depth read
I got a lot from this book. It's very wide ranging, maybe a bit too wide ranging at nearly 300 pages. Above all it gives a very good insight into the mindset and practicalities of serious gambling on horses. The book is essentially an educational one although it does have its expected anecdotes and humorous aspects. The author clearly is a serious player and has alot to teach in terms of method and approaches- yet i wouldn't say this book gives many simple, surefire winning systems- there is a section with some very straight forward suggestions though. It really goes beyond this and looks at the betting market as a whole and how to build resilient profits- and how bloody hard that is to do! There are no illusions here.

Overall it was a good read and will certainly help me with my own betting and research into horseracing

Best Statistical guide on racing I have read in years
This book has everything. It delves into full blown statistical analysis of every element of form you could think of revealing profitable back and lay systems. The writer analyses profitable systems from handicaps, speed ratings, weight, sex(!), headgear, finishing positions, fitness, time of year, class, draw etc etc and presents a number of easily workable 'rules' for each type of race to enable you to make profitable selections and trim down the field significantly for each type of race. Essential reading and highly recommend for the serious horse racing player wanting to make a profit betting on horses.

A Captivating Read
This book was definetely an eyeopener and this man has certainly put years of statistical analysis behind many of his findings. As such some of this book is a little difficult to understand, but even so i could not put it down. It is full of handy information, and makes it clear that systems are no way a foregone conclusion, as what makes money one year loses you money the next, i bought this book along with Patrick Vietch's Enemy Number One, and i must say both books compliment each other well, and i have learnt an awful lot, and fully intend to change my outlook on Horse Racing in the future.