Pedigree Handicapping

This interesting book has great merit as a handicapping tool. Written in clear concise language, the author shares her extensive knowledge of horse pedigrees with the reader. She explains the influence of the pedigree (especially the sire, the dam, and the dam's sire) on racing performance, including stamina, speed, and the secret of the "hidden turf" factor. Whether you bet frequently, or only occasionally on popular races such as the Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup, this book is a valuable resource and MUST READ for every horseplayer and aspiring horseplayer. Bravo to Ms. Stich for creating such a detailed reference guide! Her passion for racing is quite apparent and admirable. Arlene Millman author of "Boomerang - A Miracle Trilogy"

This is a rare book for immediate guidance on Pedigree Handicapping. This book is another tool to beat the masses at the betting window. Lauren Stich has done a thorough job in the pedigree field and has even listed numerous horses to watch for today's bettor. One down side of this book is the immediate usage for betting with her current horse listings (how long before they become out-of-date?). But that is the name of the game! You will be seeing me at the track carrying this book (now becoming a dog-eared copy!) to assist in my handicapping. I was told by one handicapper that I was a "closet pedigree handicapper." Now, I'm out of the closet thanks to this book.

I'm a big pedigree fan and I bought this book 4 mo's before it was released. The price is right and I appreciate the paperback format (unlike most new horse-racing books). I was initially disappointed that Lauren dove right in with random example races before building a base on information to arm the reader. If you are not already a pedigree player, you'd have been lost. But then, she lays out every new sire with their predicted success (i.e. 2yo races! Turf!). This is the reason you want this book and should keep it handy. It's simply an adjunct to your already acquired handicapping knowledge. The info should easily pay for the cost of the book in no time.

Gives clear examples of how to use pedigrees to select winners at the race track.