- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Raceform Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (3 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905153945
- ISBN-13: 978-1905153947
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 264,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book represents the culmination of an ambitious project aimed at researching the potential for profitable betting in British horse racing. Recent developments in computer technology have enabled the author to analyse the performances of over 1 million runners in 100,000 races. The findings are distilled in a meaningful and accessible way that is anchored by an understanding of betting and horseracing.The author's scientific background is tempered with his experience of betting professionally. Readers are afforded an applied understanding of how to improve their chances of winning money. More than all this, readers will find that "Against the Odds" offers fresh and original writing in a domain where approaches to betting have become predictable and formulaic.This book presents; the philosophy of gambling; ability ratings; course suitability; past performance figures; race grade; draw; and, the betting market.
About the Author
David-Lee Priest is a 28-year-old author and gambler living in Norwich and West London. He studied at Brunel University in West London, gaining a first-class honours degree in the Sport Sciences and a PhD in Psychology. In his spare time, David sings with a rock band and plays the guitar, piano, and saxophone. Having been involved in sport all his life, he competes in indoor athletics at the sprint distances of 60m and 200m. Aside from this he is an avid weight lifter, golfer, traveller, and reader who enjoys attending various sporting events around Europe. He is actively raising money for various charities by running the London marathon and undertaking a world record attempt that involves travelling the entire London Underground in the fastest possible time. Presently, he is writing a work of fiction.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got a lot from this book. It's very wide ranging, maybe a bit too wide ranging at nearly 300 pages. Above all it gives a very good insight into the mindset and practicalities of serious gambling on horses. The book is essentially an educational one although it does have its expected anecdotes and humorous aspects. The author clearly is a serious player and has alot to teach in terms of method and approaches- yet i wouldn't say this book gives many simple, surefire winning systems- there is a section with some very straight forward suggestions though. It really goes beyond this and looks at the betting market as a whole and how to build resilient profits- and how bloody hard that is to do! There are no illusions here.
Overall it was a good read and will certainly help me with my own betting and research into horseracing
Overall it was a good read and will certainly help me with my own betting and research into horseracing
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has everything. It delves into full blown statistical analysis of every element of form you could think of revealing profitable back and lay systems. The writer analyses profitable systems from handicaps, speed ratings, weight, sex(!), headgear, finishing positions, fitness, time of year, class, draw etc etc and presents a number of easily workable 'rules' for each type of race to enable you to make profitable selections and trim down the field significantly for each type of race. Essential reading and highly recommend for the serious horse racing player wanting to make a profit betting on horses.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was definetely an eyeopener and this man has certainly put years of statistical analysis behind many of his findings. As such some of this book is a little difficult to understand, but even so i could not put it down. It is full of handy information, and makes it clear that systems are no way a foregone conclusion, as what makes money one year loses you money the next, i bought this book along with Patrick Vietch's Enemy Number One, and i must say both books compliment each other well, and i have learnt an awful lot, and fully intend to change my outlook on Horse Racing in the future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Invaluable practical guidance
Anyone with serious plans about gambling on horse racing should get this book before they begin to develop their strategy. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Robert Matthews
Much too in depth!
This book is full of information but it is written in such a boring and confusing way that it is difficult to take anything from it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ojay
You will profit if you can read the small print!
A very useful book that considers on a chapter by chapter basis, all the variable nuances when selecting a horse to bet on. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by B. Radley
over complicated system
Give me something simple and easy to digest.........This does not hit that mark.Having been a gambler for many years this game is purely down to luck 80% of the time and only the... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by J. Bryan
Against the Odds: A Comprehensive Guide to Betting on Horse Racing
My husband is enjoying the book very much. Delivery was excellent as was the value of the book.
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Mrs. Ann M. Gillespie
Too Much Information
This book goes into almost everything there is to know about betting, right from the basics to very invlolved statistics. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Mr. Peter Davies
Against The Odds
A very good book for anyone, beginners and professionals, interested in horse racing.
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by C. Whitley
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