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jv — 1 American Racing Manual for 1929 Seres glad news for all lovers and followers of the "Sport of Kings." The brand new 1929 edition of American Racing Manual is just off the press — larger, more complete, more comprehensive than ever before. Publication of this great statistical resume of turf history is eagerly awaited by thousands of devotees of the thoroughbred, who have learned that the demands for the Manual always exceed the supply. With this in mind, nearly everyone hastens to obtain his copy immediately after announcement of publication in order to avoid disappointment. The order blank in the lower right hand corner of this page provides an easy means of making certain you obtain your copy, IF YOU HASTEN. One of the most popular features of this remarkable publication is the Handicapping System, with speed charts and examples, clearly and concisely explained. The tables have been revised and brought up to date for use in this years racing. In addition there is an article on handicapping by an expert of the "old school," and the principles expounded therein are as sound today as when they were first advocated. Of great assistance to all handicappers, no matter what system they may employ, are the Track Speed and 1 Comparative Speed Tables, which are among the mine of records in The American Racing Manual. The fastest | times at all distances make up the track records, which are shown on the pages opposite the diagrams or ■ descriptions of all mile tracks. As time is a basic feature of many handicapping systems, the value of such I Information is apparent at a glance. In addition the best times at the different distances run over in 1928 are j Bhown, thus enabling the handicapper to note any perceptible change in the going at that particular track. The j Comparative Speed Tables show the relative speed of all American tracks at various distances and afford a f reliable index to what a good horse might be expected to do over any of them. Other valuable information in The American Racing Manual includes the Rules of Racing, Bookmaking Per- * centage Table, Pari-Mutuel Betting Explained, Record Pari-Mutuel Odds, Scales of Weights, History of Ameri- ; can, English, French and Australian Stakes, Fastest Records in Racing, Greatest Money-Winning Horses of the World and the complete statistics of the racing season of 1928. j In the racing statistics of 1928 are many details that are likewise of incalculable assistance to the handicapper. . j For instance, the record of each and every horse that started during the year. This is virtually a volume in itself in which the chaff may be separated from the wheat, as the real racing credentials of every horse are revealed, with total starts, firsts, seconds, thirds, unplaced and money won shown. The close student of racing problems finds the records of owners, trainers and jockeys of more than passing interest. To many shrewd observers, the names of the owners, trainers and riders play an important part in f the final analysis of any race. There are any number who, year after year, follow with keen satisfaction and j profit, the fortunes of such racing establishments as H. P. Whitney, E. B. McLean, Greentree Stable, J. E. 1 Widener, J. N. Camden and others. For that reason the successes or failures of owners, trainers and jockeys | are of greater significance than the figures indicate. j The American Racing Manual answers every question. Ton and your friends may settle all arguments that « may arise in regard to racing and affairs of the turf with this handy reference work at your command. Should j you wish to know which horse won the Kentucky Derby of 1896. the Futurity of 1890, the Belmont Stakes of ] 1870, the American Derby of 1893, or should you desire to know which horse won the greatest amount of money i In American, English, French or Australian racing, you can quickly locate the desired information. In fact, | nearly everything of importance concerning racing will be found between the covers of this remarkable book. The greatest racing publication in the world. Unsurpassed, unequaled anywhere. The only statistical annual of North American racing. Larger and more comprehensive than ever before. It is of incalculable value to all j Interested in the great sport of racing and may be purchased in three bindings: Paper, .50, Special, .00, and I "De Luxe Leather, .50. If ordered by mail, inclose 10 cents additional for mailing. j Daily Racing Form Pub. Co. 4-4 1 Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois I / /and? + v -••■ . . . . .. . — — — — — * — ,. ! i 1 1 1 n r | - - 1 1 .1 1
