The Punters Friend

Download or read book The Punter's Friend written by Jack Waterman and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New and extensively revised edition of this book which has become a bible for those who bet on the horses and an especially useful handbook for those wanting a straighforward guide to the world of horse-racing and the language of the bookmaker's world. The Punter's Friend explains how to read form and examines every kind of popular bet. There is useful background to all leading trainers and jockeys o n the flat and over the jumps, details of past winners of the big races and the special characteristics of the leading in betting tax and covers the expansion of online betting as well as updating every other aspect of the book. 'Jack Watermans' The Punters Friend continues to reigh unchallenged as the best beginner's guide to sport' The Racing Post (October 2000)