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This enlightening book distills three decades of experience in handicapping and betting on harness races into essential insights for becoming a successful player. It encapsulates the author’s hard-earned wisdom about the complex art and skill of wagering, shedding light on the factors that contributed to his success.
The author, Doug Masters, is candid about the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for success. He maintains that the journey to profitability in betting is unique for each individual. His book provides a candid account of his personal journey and the strategies he developed along the way.
The second half of the book is dedicated to outlining Doug’s process, a blend of art and skill that defies simple categorization as a mechanical method. It’s a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the game, but may prove challenging for beginners due to its use of advanced terminologies. However, comprehensive glossaries of harness racing terms are readily available online and in racing programs at harness tracks.
In a refreshing departure from other books on the subject, this guide does not include winning examples. This is a conscious decision by the author, as he explains in his introduction:
“You will find no past performances listed in this book; this is intentional. Countless books and publications offer a handicapping system, complete with examples of how a system or angle picked a winner. It’s a simple task to work backwards from the winner, but in my opinion, it’s a pointless exercise. Furthermore, only a novice or mediocre handicapper would believe there’s a single, surefire path to success in wagering. This book is a collection of my observations about the sport and how they shape my unique handicapping perspective. If you’re seeking a system that purports to be the absolute truth, you’re looking in the wrong place.”
Key topics covered in the book include: Handicapping Factors, Drivers, Horse Form, Speed, Pace, Class, Post Position, Track, Statistics