Advanced Speed & Pace Handicapping
Worth buying if: You study horse race speed figures and pace lines.
Skip it if: You prefer broad histories or narrative racing stories.
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Summary
David L. Christopher breaks down speed and pace handicapping principles, offering tools and examples over 150 pages to help bettors evaluate race dynamics and form factors.
Why this book now
Traders and serious bettors continue seeking clear, durable methods for parsing race pace and speed—Christopher's focused manual remains a practical reference.
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Good fit if you want...
- You study horse race speed figures and pace lines.
- You want methodical, example-driven handicapping guidance.
- If humor is important, the narrator’s perspective shifts your trust.
- You prefer broad histories or narrative racing stories.
- You want long-form theoretical mathematics or advanced modeling.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780897092104
Worth buying if: You study horse race speed figures and pace lines.
Skip it if: You prefer broad histories or narrative racing stories.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 150 pages, expect a concentrated, workshop-style read you can work through in several focused sessions and apply to race cards immediately.
What stands out here
This 2008 Liberty Pub Co. edition emphasizes hands-on speed and pace techniques specific to handicapping practice rather than racing lore.
Best way to approach it
Read with race charts at hand: study examples, follow the step-by-step methods, and test techniques on recent race cards as you go.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780897092104
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