Pittsburgh Phil Racing Maxims
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Pittsburgh Phil Maxims
Racing maxims and methods of 'Pittsburgh Phil' (George E. Smith): Condensed wisdom of twenty years experience on the track from the most successful. Interviews ever given by the famous horseman.
Overview
- Buy Racing Maxims & Methods of Pittsburg Phil by Cole, Edward (ISBN: 144) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
- Celebrated by the press, feared by bookmakers, the legendary Pittsburg Phil scored spectacular riches with methods that resonate more than a century later.
- Maxims of Pittsburg Phil “Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburg Phil,” by Edward W. A good jockey, a good horse, a good bet. A poor jockey, a good horse, a moderate bet.
- In this first part of a serialization of Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburgh Phil, Smith shares his overview of what is involved in being a successful horse bettor; and how a day at the track would unfold for him.
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A legendary classic packed with some of the best horseplaying advice ever, which reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, the most successful handicapper of his time.
This legendary classic, originally published in 1908, and still sought after today, reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, AKA George Smith, the most successful handicapper of his time. Smith won over $1.7 million, a fortune in the early part of the 20th century. The author covers topics as time handicapping, class and weight, honest jockeys, effect of drugs on performance, the impact of time and weight, and includes dozens of winning tips on successful handicapping. The book contains some of the best horseplaying advice ever and has stood the test of time for generations of horseplayers. The basic principles of beating the track are the same today as before, with readers getting a chance to learn from one of the greatest horse bettors ever.
This legendary classic, originally published in 1908, and still sought after today, reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, AKA George Smith, the most successful handicapper of his time. Smith won over $1.7 million, a fortune in the early part of the 20th century. The author covers topics as time handicapping, class and weight, honest jockeys, effect of drugs on performance, the impact of time and weight, and includes dozens of winning tips on successful handicapping. The book contains some of the best horseplaying advice ever and has stood the test of time for generations of horseplayers. The basic principles of beating the track are the same today as before, with readers getting a chance to learn from one of the greatest horse bettors ever.