Here's a Chapter Synopsis of How To Beat the Dog Races:

#1 OVERVIEW OF GREYHOUND RACING

        The grading system; Function of the Racing Secretary;    Course lengths;

         Kennels and trainers; Pari-mutuel wagering; The tote board; Why favorites so seldom win; How the handicapper gets an edge.

#2 THE PRINTED RACE PROGRAM

          Where and when to obtain the program; What to learn from the program; Using the program as a tool; Relevance of the "Morning

          Odds; Interpreting the chartwriter's comments; Utilizing the RACE

          RESULTS section.

#3 HOW TRACKS AND GRADES DIFFER

          Differences in tracks; Differences between grades and courses;

          Differences in the crowds and the pools; Why a tailored approach is a must.

#4 STATISTICAL HANDICAPPING

          Why statistical handicapping is not the whole game; How to compute and weigh the basic handicapping factors: Speed; Break; Early speed;

          Mid-race gain; Late Speed; Grade; "Class".

          "Other handicapping factors"

#5 SITUATIONAL PREDICTIONS

          Why "blind" box bias is flawed; Blending statistical factors with situational factors; How to evaluate the mechanical aspects of a race;

          How to use and interpret the "Pre-Play" concept; How to bring it all together.

#6 THE BASIC APPROACH TO A WINNING SYSTEM

          The three factors critical to a positive cash flow; How "skilled" do you have to be?; How much return should you expect?; How to identify

           "Poor" races; How much stake is required?

#7 DEVELOPING THE MOST OPPORTUNE WAGERS

           Fitting your wagering to your handicapping skills; Why we usually have to cover multiple selections; How to order your tickets; How to compute wager costs; Testing your wagering options.

#8 WINNING WITHOUT HANDICAPPING

          Using past performance charts as a tool; "Spot Plays", etc.; Up-date your system regularly.

#9 COMPUTER AIDS TO HANDICAPPING

          Limitations of computer handicapping; How to select handicapping software.

#10 WAGERING ON OFF-TRACK SIMULCAST RACES

          Pitfalls to avoid; Wagering in the casino

APPENDIX A

          Track listings, data.

APPENDIX B

          Greyhound adoption programs.

APPENDIX C

          Glossary of 158 terms, tips, and track lore.

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