The Odds Must Be Crazy: Beating the Races with the Man Who Revolutionized Handicapping | 
 enlarge | Authors: Len Ragozin, Len Friedman, Richard Steier
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 86160
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1
ISBN: 0316604976
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.401
EAN: 9780316604970
ASIN: 0316604976
Publication Date: May 1, 1997
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Having honed his charts to a high art over the last twenty years, a horseracing expert now explains the system that has made him a legendary figure, detailing the nuts and bolts of handicapping and successful betting, along with his own life story. 15,000 first printing.
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 the odds are crazy January 14, 2006
Freedom
Definitely worth reading, interesting views (not the normal speed, pace, bias, trip stuff). Wish book had more on handicapping however.
 What's he selling? January 7, 2006
David Bridgforth (Tennessee)
This book seems to be more of a 200 page ad for Sheets than anything else. There are some entertaining elements and a little handicapping, but overall he seems to be stroking his ego and taking shots at Beyer's methods. The book is more of a commentary on Ragozin's life than insight into his methods.
 The "Sheets" November 23, 2005
Charles B. Burgess (OKC, OK United States)
This is one of a few "must have" books for the serious handicapper. It explains the development of the racehorse in terms of speed. Rags has developed several angles that are now common racetrack jargon, such as the "bounce" and "looping back around" to a better back number. He explains several patterns of two year olds, then the three year olds, and finally older horses. Whether you buy the "sheets" or are a small better that uses the 50 cent track program, you will learn alot. Its a facinating read and I highly recommend it.
This book should definitely improve your handicapping. July 1, 2002
STEPHEN (ARLINGTON, WA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
You don't need to purchase The Sheets to benefit from Len Ragozin's insight. You may, as some have, find a way to incorporate his theories into your personal methodology. Understanding thoroughbred form cycles is critical to successful wagering and this book shows the way. But you will have to work a little to master the concepts he presents. Until Ragozin wrote this book I was mystified by the unpredictable declines and sudden rises in the performances of young horses. Now some of my best bets come in three year old races. And I don't subscribe to the expensive figures.
What I have learned is worth many times the purchase price.
An absolute "must" for anyone serious about horse racing June 21, 1999
jbtrade1@aol.com (Joshua Bauman) (Brooklyn, NY)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
While Len Ragozin may, in part, be promoting his Sheet service, he does begin to impart very important information about the sport, handicapping, and some of the aspects of the game that necessitated the development of his number system. He actually does disclose how to develop the numbers, the problem is, partly, in getting the raw data that goes into them. Ultimately, it is the analysis of the numbers and the patterns combined with sound money management that offers the promise of success at the windows. Read the book. Adapt the handicapping principles to the information available from the Daily Racing Form, if you wish. One thing I think you will find is that Len Ragozin wants to share his knowledge and wisdom. The data, however, is for sale.
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