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American Racing Manual for 1929 Heres 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 Publica tion of this great statistical resume of turf history is eagerly awaited by thousands of devotees of the thoroueh- I bred, who have learned that the demands for the Manual always exceed the supply. With this in mind nearly I everyone hastens to obtain his copy Immediately after announcement of publication in order to avoid disaD- i pointment. The order blank in the lower right hand corner of this page provides an easy means of making d in5 I certain you obtain your copy. IF YOU HASTEN. 1 One of the most popular features of this remarkable publication is the Handicapping System with speed charts i and examples, clearly and concisely explained. The tables have been revised and brought up to date for use in I 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. i Of great assistance to all handicappers, no matter what system they may employ, are the Track Speed and 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 information is apparent at a glance. In addition the best times at the different distances run over in 1928 are shown, thus enabling the handicapper to note any perceptible change in the going at that particular track The Comparative Speed Tabjes show the relative speed of all American tracks at various distances and afford a 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, Bookmakine Percentage Table, Pan-Mutuel Betting Explained. Record Pari-Mutuel Odds. Scales of Weights. History of American 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. In the racing statistics of 1928 are many details that are likewise of incalculable assistance to the handicaooer For instance, the record of each and every horse that started during the year. This is virtually a volume in itself in which the chair 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 of the names owners, trainers and riders play an important part in Lr/h1111, i89 °f a,Dy T6- There ar:e,a?y DUmber Who year after year- follow with keen satisfaction and profit, the fortunes of such racing establishments as H. P. Whitney. E. B. McLean. Greentree Stable. J E ! Widener. J N. Camden and others. For that reason the successes or failures of owners, trainers itinera and ana jockeys jocueys I are of greater significance than the figures indicate. j The American Racing Manual answers question. You and every yoar 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 y?7UftWtlfo a™ ,°W T?,Ck h°/?foron 5? Kentuck7 DCTD7 of 1896. the Futurity of 1890. the Belmont Stakes of ta a«pH- IiCaniil¥rb/ °f l893 °I 8h°U • 7°U dCSire t0 kDOW Which horse won *• neatest amount of money »Lrim JilV? g 8h, French or Au8trahan racin8. you can quickly locate the desired information. In facL 55*. JPf J; 5? g Importance concerning racing will be found between the covers of this remarkable book Tf *kBZ T1 raCiDg PVb,icatlon lD the ™rd- Unsurpassed, unequaled anywhere. The only statistical anna tlSSLiTS. raf,Dg- Larger and more comprehensive than ever before. It is of incalculable value to all rS i1?t« ilSUFVt «of rfciDf and may be Purcoased in three bindings: Paper. .50. Special. .00. and oe iuxe Leather. .50. If " ordered by mail, inclose 10 cents additional for mailing. I Daily Racing Form Pub. Co. 441 Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois / __ [ Vand ,SA Ay and Aand and •- A. 4andWJL ••• •• S /
