Winner's Guide to Greyhound Racing

My father-in-law just moved to Daytona Beach and started going to the racetrack but knew nothing about it! I bought him this book and he became an expert in a few days! Very informative book!

I bought this book for my husband,who is not a reader but he has been reading this.I was shocked because other than a newspaper or the mail I have never seen this man read anything.We have been married for over 22 years.So,I guess he must like it.

Prof. Jones steps through the basics of handicapping greyhounds in this book. His method handicaps by calculating the following variables: Effective Grade (determined by assigning scores to the WPS results over the dog's last 12 races), Current Form, Speed, Run Style (Inside, Outside preference in relation to post position) and Kennel (looks at all Kennel's WPS results...top kennels make sure their dogs are ready to race). These variables are then weighted with Effective Grade receiving about 50% of the weight. Based upon the total, bet determinations are made. This approach is good for the higher classes, but will not help you much in the lower classes or Maiden races (which he states). The chapter on betting strategies is rather short. Beyond WPS, Jones covers Trifecta Keys and Wheels and when to use those betting strategies. Overall, this is a good intro to handicapping. The one tip I picked up about betting a favorite to show/place and the second highest rated dog to win, in certain situations, has paid for the book many times over. Good handicapping!

Prof. Jones book is a great basis book to use for handicapping. It will help you develop you system, and gives honest, sound advice. (there is another review of a different book under this book I also reviewed, sorry for the mixup)

This book gives pretty good insight and suggestions on handicapping, and the techniques work well with the higher grades.