This innovative approach to the history of British horse racing is a unique source of information. As well a comprehensive guide to traditional themes, the Encyclopedia provides reference on a broad range of less well-studied issues.

Horseracing is the second-biggest spectator sport in Britain but, while it is widely viewed as 'a good day out', many people who enjoy the experience also admit to being rather baffled by much of what goes on. A Guide to Race-Going offers a wealth of guidance for newcomers to racing, but also contains much that will be of interest to regular race-goers. Topics covered include: how racing developed; the types of races; the people involved; picking and enjoying a suitable day out; understanding racecards; the basics of betting; how to get the best from watching a race.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on British horse racing. It includes a brief guide to the natural history of horses, historical information on British racing, information on training, beautiful illustrations... and much more besides. This book constitutes a must-read for those with a keen interest in the sport, and is not to be missed by collectors of such literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'The British Practice of Horse Racing', 'History of British Field Sports', 'History and Progress of Horse Racing', 'History of the Horse of Early Times', 'The Natural History of the Horse', 'Conditioning of Saddle Horses Generally', 'Horse Racing as a Speculation'... and more. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on horses used for sport and utility.

After many years of modelling handicap horse racing form I eventually discovered the key horse form variables that identify the best handicapped horses in a particular UK horse race. I must stress this was not an easy journey as I would model a number of UK handicap horse races noting down key horse form variable patterns that identified the best horses in the race only to be disappointed. I repeated this modelling 1000's of times over 10 years of horse form data. Eventually my patience and tenacity allowed me to identify the best horse form variables that can be applied to a UK handicap horse race. More importantly I was impressed how consistent these horse variables were over 100's of horse races in selecting the best horses.In this horse racing form guide I will outline the most effective way to read horse form for UK handicap horse races effectively and consistently and quickly as we all lead busy lives.

The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars, it also devotes significant space to neglected areas. Entries include: social, economic and political forces that have influenced racing controversial historical and current issues legal and illegal gambling, and racing finance the British impact on world horseracing history and heritage of horseracing links between horse racing and the arts, media and technology human and equine biographies venues associated with racing horseracing websites The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing provides a unique source of information and will be of great interest to sports historians as well as all those whose work or leisure brings them into the world of racing.

Introduction I must thank you for buying my book and appreciate any comments on the system. I have inserted my email address at the end of the book. Plus feel free to email me if you have any questions or need any help. This horse racing system took me approximately 12 months to computer model and test primarily around UK handicap horse races. This would have not been possible without my 10 years database of horse form and my I.T. computer skills. Handicap horse racing fascinates me I find it a great puzzle to solve and love form variables like weight, official rating and many more. This horse racing system has four simple steps that find winners daily and I have outlined tips to get more profit. I like using this system for betting singles and doubles which are lethal and produce massive profits! In the book I have covered a horse race in extensive detail so that you understand the system and how to apply the horse racing system to each race quickly and thus finding winners easily.