A Guide to Race-Going
Published on 30. November 2018
160 pages
978-1-908809-74-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The Crowood Press Ltd
Illustrations
Illustrations; 80 Halftones, color
File size
89,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-908809-74-2 (9781908809742)
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Martin Diggle
A Guide to Race-Going
Book
09/2018
J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
€36.08
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Person
Martin Diggle's interest in racing began in childhood and has continued as part of an involvement with the horse world, which has seen his active participation in various equestrian sports, including helping to prepare point-to-pointers and Arabian racehorses. An editor by profession, he has previously worked on books related to racing by other writers, and is also the author of thirteen books on equestrian topics.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Background - a Potted Guide to How Racing and Thoroughbreds Developed
- 2 Types of Racing
- 3 The People Who Make Racing Happen
- 4 Going to the Races
- 5 Racecards and Their Interpretation
- 6 Betting
- 7 Watching a Race
- 8 Racing Terminology
- Index
