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This book encapsulates three decades of experience in handicapping and betting on harness races, providing a comprehensive summary of key observations critical to becoming a winning player. It distills the wisdom and insights that have contributed to the author’s success in this field. While there is no magic formula or single path to becoming a winning player, the author emphasizes that multiple paths can lead to profitable outcomes.
This book chronicles Doug Masters’ unique journey towards becoming a successful player. The process of becoming a winning player is a blend of art and skill, and while it can’t be reduced to a mechanical method, Doug attempts to delineate his approach in the second part of the book.
It’s important to note that this book may present challenges for novice harness handicappers due to the absence of basic terminology. However, glossaries of harness racing terms can be found online or within racing programs at harness tracks.
This book does not feature any winning examples.
The author articulates his stance in the introduction:
“You will find no past performances listed in this book; this is intentional. Many folks with a few years of harness racing experience have likely perused other books and publications that propose a handicapping system, often showcasing examples of how a certain system or angle picked a winner. This is a task anyone can do, particularly when many of these authors are working retrospectively from the winner. To me, it is simply a futile exercise. Furthermore, only a mediocre or inexperienced handicapper would believe there is a single path to success in wagering. This book comprises my observations of the sport and how it informs my own handicapping perspective. If you’re in search of a system that claims to reveal an absolute truth, then you’re searching in the wrong place.”
Topics covered include: Handicapping Factors, Drivers, Horse Form, Speed, Pace, Class, Post Position, Track, Statistics, and Betting on Multiple Racetracks.
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