Inside the Sport of Kings : A Look Inside the Sport of Horse Racing Including Perspectives, Interviews and Stories

Hoffman, Keith; Provenzale, Jim; Gibula, Gary

ISBN 10: 1497459508 / ISBN 13: 9781497459502

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inside the Sport of Kings : A Look Inside the Sport of Horse Racing Including Perspectives, Interviews and Stories
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497459508
• ISBN 13: 9781497459502
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

As the follow-up to his popular book 'Smarter Bets - The Exacta Way,' Keith Hoffman's 'Inside the Sport of Kings' shares insights from an insider's view of the horse racing game. Keith has done extensive research and interviews with jockeys, jockey agents, owners, track announcers and more. The book also share some perspectives and personal thoughts about the horse racing business, including interesting tidbits surrounding the Kentucky Derby and horse racing's elusive Triple Crown. An easy read for beginners or experienced racing fans, Keith writes about the significant and important people and horses in the business. A long time racing enthusiast as well as horse owner, Keith has traveled to tracks all across North America, including Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Santa Anita, Golden Gate Fields, Hollywood Park, Belmont, Aqueduct, Monmouth, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, Arlington Park, Hawthorne and others. 'Inside the Sport of Kings' is a great read with interesting stories and perspectives on every page. Be sure to check out Keith's first book, also available on Amazon, 'Smarter Bets - The Exacta Way.'

About the Author

Keith Hoffman has been involved in horse racing since 1974. He shares his perspectives, insights, interviews and stories inside the horse racing game. Keith authored his first book, Smarter Bets the Exacta Way, to share his handicapping talents and teach others to smartly bet exacta wagers. He is a thoroughbred race horse owner, a longtime handicapper and a horse racing enthusiast since 1974. His experiences are plentiful and his insights are eye opening. Since he has attended the Kentucky Derby since 1974, he enjoys sharing his thoughts and the backgrounds of those in the horse racing industry. As a long time racing enthusiast, Keith has traveled to tracks all across North America including Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Santa Anita, Golden Gate Fields, Hollywood Park, Belmont, Aqueduct, Belmont Park, Monmouth, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, Arlington Park, Hawthorne and others. He has displayed a high degree of success wagering at each of the tracks he has attended and has enjoyed his experiences at each and every one of them. Keith grew up primarily in the Midwest and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Il. He has enjoyed a full time career in the mortgage industry and currently works at 1st Advantage Mortgage, A Draper & Kramer Company.