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Ainslie's Complete Guide to Thoroughbred Racing
by Tom Ainslie
Although a bit dated, this is still a great reference book for anyone just getting into racing. Paperback

Betting Thoroughbreds : A Professional's Guide for the Horseplayer
by Steven Davidowitz
An excellent book to start off with that covers all the fundamentals for becoming a sucessful handicapper. Paperback

Beyer on Speed : New Strategies for Racetrack Betting
by Andrew Beyer
Speed handicapping insights from the guru of speed figures. Paperback

The Blood-Horse Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide : 1999-2000 Edition
edited by Judy Marchman
A comprehensive guide to collecting Kentucky Derby mint julep glasses including photos of all the glasses and a price guide. Paperback. Review

The Complete Guide to Claiming Thoroughbreds : Finding, Fixing and Making Winners
by Tom Ivers
How to claim a horse with potential and make him realize it. Hardcover

Exotic Overlays : How to Get Big Payoffs from the Pick Six, the Pick Three, Exactas, Triples, Doubles, and Superfectas
by Bill Heller
Want to go for the big payoffs? Here's the book you need. Paperback

Four Seasons of Racing: A Year in Photographs
by Barbara D. Livingston
Gorgeous photos from farms and tracks documenting a year in thoroughbred racing and breeding. Hardback. Review

Great Women in the Sport of Kings : America's Top Women Jockeys Tell Their Stories
edited by Scooter Toby Davidson and Valerie Anthony
The stories of several current female jockeys as told in their own words as well as a nice historical perspective of women in racing. Hardback. Review

The Kentucky Derby : Run for the Roses
by William Doolittle
A gorgeous historical and pictorial look at America's most famous horse race. Hardback. Paperback version also available. Review

Northern Dancer : The Legend and His Legacy
by Muriel Anne Lennox
The racing and stud career of one of the most influential sires of our time. Hardback

Ruffian : Burning from the Start
by Jane Schwartz
The life story of one of the greatest fillies of all time. Paperback

Secretariat
by Raymond G. Woolfe
The life of the great Secretariat recently updated for the 25th anniversary of his Triple Crown win. Tons of photos, a must have book. Paperback

Secretariat : The Making of a Champion
by William. Nack
Excellent book which covers his racing career only. Paperback

Traits of a Winner : The Formula for Developing Thoroughbred Recehorses
by Carl A. Nafzger
The Kentucky Derby winning trainer provides his insights on how to develope a champion. Hardcover

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