The best books on horse racing betting to read?

There are many great books that teach the basics of betting on horse racing and best paths to profit.

If you’re a newcomer to the sport, I’d suggest beginning with “Ainslie’s Encyclopedia of Thoroughbred Handicapping,” an absolute classic that will give you a great knowledge base to build on.

 Advanced recommended horse betting readings include

• Andrew Beyer’s classic “Picking Winners”;
• “Betting Thoroughbreds” by Steven Davidowitz;
• “Modern Pace Handicapping” by Tom Brohamer;
• “The Handicapper’s Condition Book” by James Quinn;
• “Exotic Betting” by Steven Christ 
• “The Skeptical Handicapper” by Barry Meadow (a relative newcomer published in 2019).

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