Winning with the Thoroughbreds: A race fans' guide to handicapping and history

Features: A complete history of the horse, including Breeds, Strengths, Markings & Coloring. Classic photos of Secretariat, Citation, Seattle Slew, Affirmed. Reproductions of rare Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Day Program Covers & actual Derby Race pages. A section on the role of the Black American in racing. Also included: Several different wagering "angle" plays; Playing the Jockeys/Boxing the Beyers/When to wager on Imports. Chockfull of "Insider" tips, anecdotes, racing trivia, & facts & figures. 120 exciting & descriptive race summaries chronicling THE KENTUCKY DERBY! From the inception of the Classic in 1875, thru its' years of growth, to its' present position of prominence. A 3-in-1 handbook on Horses, Racing, & Handicapping. It's a "MUST HAVE" for every horse lover & racing fan! Compiled & presented in easily understood format & style by author "Champagne Joe" Militello, a lifelong thoroughbred racing aficionado, who has appeared on numerous radio programs as guest analyst/handicapper. Champagne Joe's monthly turf report is a featured column of the San Diego Sports Page Newspaper. CJM/Champagne Joe Militello, Box 2831, Del Mar, CA 92014. Disc. 20%-55% plus shipping.Militello, Joseph is the author of 'Winning with the Thoroughbreds: A race fans' guide to handicapping and history' with ISBN 9780964163409 and ISBN 0964163403.