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Book Description
Bodybuilding experts Peter Sisco and John Little present a revolutionary new system for building maximum muscle in a minimum amount of time. Power Factor Training emphasizes very heavy overloading of the musculature and long rest periods between workouts, resulting in amazing gains in size and strength. This astounding guide details the proven physiological principles of the program, answers specific training questions, and outlines a concise workout schedule that is sure to benefit beginning, intermediate, and advanced bodybuilders.
Customer Reviews:
I've been using this regimen for just over 3 years..........2007-10-06
..I had a few months of interruptions but overall I am extremely please with my results. Closing in on 50, preventing injuries was a priority and doing the partials as described in the book pretty much guaranteed this for me. In my last workout that included the legs, my total weight topped 1.6 million (yes, you're reading that correctly) lbs. This program has done well in sculpting my body and giving me what I call practical strength. Strength that I can use in everyday tasks...i.e. last week I moved 15 yards of dirt from a driveway in a normal work day.
The only drawback sometimes is that the intensity of the workouts sometimes stimulates my system so much, I have a hard time going to bed at night, not soreness, more like the jitters. I have definitely noticed how developed my tendons in my legs have become. There have been plateaus at times but I always break through. I track and graph my progress using a spreadsheet modeled after some charts shown in the book. I can see improving for some time.
Don't Get Stuck.......2007-04-10
These important concepts for heavy training will teach you to knock down your mental blocks and really maximize your ability.
i'm fuzzy on the math, but the concepts are dead on.......2007-03-02
In reading the book, its too easy to get caught up in the mathematics, however, reading between the lines, the author's "concept" (versus implementation) gets right a few key points. You have to train heavy, and in doing so, heavy training is the only way to shock the tendons, ligaments - even old George Hackenschmidt said the same thing in his book (1920's). Also using the bench press as example, the author shows how the final press out position you can handle more weight, but getting it up is harder, how we need to train the latter part, the press out. this is what is exactly done in push pressing, and olympic jerk... you cheat with your body to hoist the weight up, it allows for much larger weight, but by keeping it overhead you make big gains... the authors concept is valid... if you just lived by a "sticking point" i.e. 'can't hoist up the weight' you'd always be stuck at say a bench of 120lbs or whatever. You have to eliminate the sticking point and get to the point where your body can bear the most weight. He talks about functional strength and full range of motion. I think heavy/HIT/hardgainer routines FAIL because of the person using them doesn't know the compound full body lifts. The most all around lifts are: front squat, romanian deadlift, overhead pressing (jerk/push press, etc) those done heavy will stimulate the full body. You will not stimulate the body by doing heavy cable curls. They go heavy on the wrong exercises. I didn't follow the math, but I did like the concepts the author puts out, all of his citations by the way for examples he cites all 50's 60's lifters (old school). Also he notes that weightlifters need carbs (if body is low in carbs it will cannabalize muscle) which is good to hear. carbs=good.
A Different Approach To Training With Lots Of Interesting Information.......2006-09-25
This book "Power Factor Training" has a lot of interesting information in
it. Though the overall approach here is not something I would use exlusively,
most of what is written is definitely thought provoking and that is why I felt
it deserves five stars.
There's a lot of interesting information on the MISinformation that has been
around bodybuilding for years (for example, the myth that you can actually
shape your muscles beyond your genetics such as shaping one`s biceps peak).
Also there is a strong focus in this book on avoiding overtraining and
the need for proper recovery between workouts.
This book focuses on the use of short range partials as their primary
component of training. In my own training I prefer the X-Rep training
approach (advocated by Steve Holman and Jonathan Lawson). X-rep (extended
reps) training is done using partials AFTER doing full reps.
I could see using a purely partial rep workout occasionally, but not as
my sole approach. Holman and Lawson, also developed POF training (Positions
of Flexion) which is diametrically opposed to the approach taken in Power
Factor Training. They also have a scientific basis for their approach (much
of it is on the web and they have written several e-books their approach).
To me, the X-reps approach seems to be the best of both worlds because
you are strengthening your body in many different synergistic patterns of movement.
While this may not be necessary for building mass, it's a much more athletic approach. If
pure mass is all you want perhaps pure partial rep training is a good fit for you.
One of the best things I've gotten out of the Power Factor book is
the idea of trying to find the right weight/rep scheme to perform in
a certain amount of time and to try to keep a record of that in order
to chart one's progress..
In spite of the fact that I obviously have a different approach to my own
training than the authors prescribe, I still think this book is well worth
reading because there is a lot of valuable information that is well
detailed and explained in clear language.
good idea - bad demonstration.......2006-08-21
I think that the best way to find the optimum training method for yourself, is to read everything and use critical thinking combined with experience and experimentation. This book seems to me to be a prime example in support of this method of research.
I find that it is true that you will limit your results if you insist upon "full range" training. The example of the bench press, where the subject was doing full range presses w/200 lbs., it seems biomechanically true that if he limited the range somewhat, his progress would accelerate. This much is true,to my experience,- a good idea - but the degree of limitation of the range is where the demonstration goes off track. If you limit your range of motion to that necessary to stimulate the muscle you are training, then you will minimally involve any weaker muscles that limit the amount of poundage. The limitation should not, however, take away the effective range of the exercise. In our bench press example the subject should not limit the range to the very last extension, because the triceps will get more work than the pecs, the exercise range should be limited to parallel positon (not below the plane of the bench) to take advantage of this type of max-weight training. the way most people do a bench press (full range) limits them to the strength of their anterior delts and slows the development of the pecs. Of course, this all depends on whether you care about your progress in the "classic benchpress"(how much weight you can press through the full range of motion) or if you care more about developing a specific muscle group as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible.
Book Description
"If you're really into the great sport of bodybuilding, getting massively huge and 'shredded' is great. If you're an athlete from any other sport, getting as big as you need to be in order to improve your total sports performance capabilitities is the name of the game. Dr. Hatfield has given you the ultimate bible of bodybuilding greatness." -- Tom Platz Two-time Mr. Universe Dr. Fred Hatfield, bodybuilding guru and bestselling author, brings together the latest advances in bodybuilding science in this comprehensive guide to achieving optimum gains in muscle mass and power through personalized nutrition and training programs. Based on the premise that strength is the foundation upon which you can build the ultimate physique, Hatfield presents an innovative training system, using his state-of-the-art "ABC workouts" (muscle-specific, targeted-set, and holistic-set workouts). Add the most up-to-date information available on nutrition and exercise technique to this highly personalized training system and you have a breakthrough program that guarantees explosive growth and strength--achieved naturally, without the use of drugs. Loaded with photos, training logs and charts, psychological strategies for staying motivated, tips on contest preparation, and solutions to common problems bodybuilders face, Hardcore Bodybuilding also presents methods for determining body-fat percentage and metabolic rate and reveals the truth behind many bodybuilding myths--making it a must for anyone interested in serious weight training. Frederick C. Hatfield, PhD, has written more than 50 books and hundreds of articles on sports training, fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition, including Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach, Power: A Scientific Approach, and Ultimate Sports Nutrition: A Scientific Approach to Peak Athletic Performance.
Customer Reviews:
Lacking in practical training value.......2006-05-31
Dr. Hatfield's enthusiasm is infectious, his attitude positive, and his anti-steroid stance a very, very good thing. The photography was likewise above average. Beyond that point, however, the value of this book falls off rapidly. The training seems rather random and not at all soundly reasoned in it's structure; in determining his recommended set/rep/workout frequency combinations, Dr. Hatfield even reassures the reader he's "done the thinking for you". Pronouncements lacking solid rationale (excepting an occasional referrence to the Eastern Bloc trainers with whom he studied) on the "hows" & "whys" of training like so abound. The section on nutritional supplementation contains a bit of what can only be called Dr. Hatfield's personal voodoo. As one example, he stands virtually alone in recommending inosine supplementation, the value of which has long ago been debunked and summarily forgotten amidst bodybuilding's "latest and greatest". For the positives listed above, it certainly doesn't warrant a single star rating. For the negatives that come along with them, however, I can't justify more than two.
Put half inch on upper arms in 2 months.......2006-05-11
I got good results with this book. Carefully following his diet and workout plans, I increased my upper arms measurement by half an inch in just 2 months. I'm not promising it will work that well for everybody, but I am one satisfied customer.
Maybe you could find all this information on the web, but because of the nature of the web, information tends to be in small articles or discussion groups and mixed in with a fair amount of misinformation, conflicting opinions, and advertising. So, I think it is best to read a few books like this one and then supplement with the internet information.
This book is not just an encyclopedia of every conceivable exercise and variation (if you want that, there are other books out there), it's not just a bunch of unrelated magazine articles shoved into a book format (there are plenty of those kinds of books too), it's not just a bunch of fluff with a picture of a grunting bodybuilder on every page (although it is adequately illustrated), and it's not just the expression of one person's bodybuilding philosophy based purely on anecdotal experiences (Hatfield has tremendous experience, but also makes every effort to modify his methods based on the latest available scientific information).
Hardcore Bodybuilding shows you how to cycle intensity, how often to work out, recovery time for different body parts, recommended exercises for different body parts, how to do the exercises, what to eat, how often to eat, how to cycle your diet to lose fat and gain muscle, how long it will take, how to estimate percentage body fat, what supplements to take, etc. You are expected to develop your own plan of attack to fit your schedule and goals, but all the concepts are there with examples to get you started.
Hatfield's honesty may scare off some people. He makes no bones about how hard it is to be successful at bodybuilding with no drugs and does not promise over-night success. If you are not willing to put in a significant amount of time and effort, you may not be satisfied with his approach. On the other hand, he does present work out plans for beginner-to-intermediate bodybuilders too, so you can grow into it. However, that is not the focus of this book.
The book could stand some updating. For example, the author promotes the use of aspirin during training, but recent studies suggest aspirin (and other similar pain killers) may inhibit protein synthesis. Also, Hatfield recommends not eating immediately before or after a workout since this supposedly inhibits growth hormone. However, more recent scientific studies seem to suggest that a post-workout meal actually has the opposite affect. (This still seems to be a controversial subject on discussion forums.)
Also, I have noticed that for some reason, the book doesn't discuss neck specific exercises. I am talking about exercises using a neck harness, wrestler's bridges, or other exercises specific to the neck. I'm not talking about traps. (I think it is interesting that Hatfield includes trap exercises in his shoulder section and another famous author, Bill Pearl, puts these into the back category. Many people seems to think of them as neck muscles.) Maybe some of these neck exercises can even be dangerous and Hatfield just considers them unnecessary. However, it seems to me that a book on hardcore bodybuilding should not ignore this body part.
Don Ross's book, Muscleblasting!, refers to a technique he calls "Breakdowns", saying it was a "...variation of step-bombing... devised by Dr. Fred Hatfield and Mike Quinn..." This is essentially what Hatfield says to do for "C" workouts in his ABC system. You can read about the ABC system on Hatfield's web site, but I think it would be difficult to fully understand the system without reading this book.
Anyway, this is still an excellent book (I think one of the best on the topic). So, buy and read the book, then check the website (and/or other books) for additional guidance. Just keep in mind that science does not stand still, so even a scientific approach cannot be written in stone.
Encylopedia for Weight Training.......2006-02-01
Great book for all levels. Great fundamentals, and more indepth coverage than most can handle (lots of biology). I first bought this book in college, but a few moves later it was lost. I recently bought this book thru amazon as a handy reference, especially when I get bored of a routine and need to look for alternative weight exercices. I'm not trying to get bulky, just toned and fit ~ this book is great even if you don't want to be Mr/Mrs Universe. On the down side, it is a bit dated, and could include new research and weight routines.
Best Book on Bodybuilding I've seen yet........2006-01-12
I can't believe the people that have complained about this book. I will answer them all. First off I have owned this book for 10 years and still get new information out of it. It has been the best 15 dollars that I have ever spent.
One guy said the program is too rigid.
What? You are supposed to use the information to come up with your own program. Didn't you even read it. This book will tell you "how" to create a great body. It is not a simple do this type of book. No. This book is for people who want to know why they are supposed to do things, not just a simple recipe to follow. But even then, yes, the most in dept routine (as an example) is there for you to study. It is there so you will understand the concepts so you can create your own system. Why do you think there are 425 pages on information in this book? It is not so you simply follow the example routines on pages 55-60. It is so you will learn how to develop your own system depending on what your goals are.
One guy said there are better books out there.
Yeah right, I've been looking for ten years. I foolishly bought books from other "name" people in bodybuilding and they were almost useless. Sure they went over how to do certain exercises and had many pictures in them, but did any of them have a break down of every type of skeletal muscle fiber and the best way they respond to movement (exercise)? No, not one of the "other" books did. The only books that I saw that anything even near the amount of fundamental knowledge about bodybuilding in them were medical in nature and cost over 50 bucks. None on the market have this much vital information for only 15 dollars. That's why in ten years it's the only bodybuilding book that I still have. I gave the other ones away to people who wanted some info. I have showed my book to about 30 people but I will not lend or give this one away.
If you want to work on your body and you have 15 dollars, then there is no better book out there. Period. There are certain section that you may want to get more information on, which is how the web site is helpful and why there is so much information there. Together, you can't bet it. The web site is free and the book is only 15 bucks.
rigid programme.......2005-09-27
I leafed through this book in a store and was impressed by the workout. I carefully analzyed the programme and attempted to do the routine. Although I found the workout solid and logical, it was very rigid. My body recovered at different stages and i found it very confusing to stay on target. I was often faced with being too sore to do this part of the workout but not the other. Delaying the sore parts a day would impact future workouts to the point that I could not keep the workout on track. You would be left with too much or too little to do on a given day because you were monitoring your body's recovery. After a couple months, I gave up on the book. If you do not do the workout in the book, it has little reference value.
Book Description
This is the first book to gather scientific findings about progressive resistance training and to translate them into relevant and understandable training advice. Author of Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach and an editor for Muscle & Fitness magazine, Dr. Frederick C. Hatfield has written an invaluable book that analyzes training systems and techniques, progressive resistance exercises, nutrition and diet regimens, bodybuilding psychology, and muscle-growth pharmacology in light of actual scientific findings. Whether exploding misconceptions concerning isolation exercises or heavy-duty training; explaining the causes of overtraining, muscle soreness, muscle growth, and muscle shaping; or providing a pictorial history of bodybuilding (along with a history of certain bodybuilding principles), Bodybuilding: A Scientific Approach addresses the real concerns of the serious bodybuilder in a language that can be readily understood. Through use of recent research, charts, graphs, tables, and photos, Dr. Hatfield delivers vital, new information no bodybuilder--male or female--should be without.
- Rare photographs of early bodybuilding contests
- Listings of winners from all major contests
- Advantages and disadvantages of free weights and exercise machines
- Vitamin and mineral charts listing best sources of nutrients for bodybuilders
- Pros and cons of steroid use
- Efficacy ratings of ergogenic aids
- Latest research findings on relaxation and tension control techniques
Frederick C. Hatfield, PhD, has authored over a dozen books, including Aerobic Weight Training, and scores of research reports and articles.
Customer Reviews:
A great starting place.......2006-06-05
Being an engineer, I like numbers and Dr. Harfield's book lays out a beginner's course by the numbers; what to do, how much, and how to recognize when you're overtrained. It was great for me.
Difficult to follow.......2006-06-01
This book is full of good information, and I am a big fan of Dr Hatfield. But at times this can be a difficult read. It is like reading a text book and some of the workout applications are difficult to follow.
THE Book of Bodybuilding Intelligence!.......1999-05-11
I have purchased many books on bodybuilding and some are better than others when it comes to the training. However, I have found none that compared to this intelligently written book that discussed the importance of strength training in one's OVERALL health, nor has any book given such a clear example of WHY bodybuilding can be such an important path to a person's MENTAL, health and outlook. This book has been a goldmine of motivation for me....and has given me the REASONS why bodybuilding can be such a wonderful sport to be involved in.....far beyond the aesthetics.
Customer Reviews:
good standard reference.......2001-12-03
I am not a powerlifter, but i weight train for fitness. I found this book to be very helpful in giving straightforward explanations of the importance of building a good strength base, and what exercises and approaches to use to achieve that. The different workout systems were clearly explained and the pictures and explanations of the exercises were clear. The diet information was also helpful and non technical. A nice addition to my fitness library (...).
Well explicited about strength training and supplementation........1999-07-02
I found this book extermely interesting and explanatory. Dr.Fred Hatfield (professionally known as Dr. Squat) presented the sport of powerlifting and bodybuilding in a way that even the "weekend warriors" can understand. And I have had this book for about 10 years now.
Amazon.com
Here is a book to intrigue both non-technical and more mechanically inclined UFO enthusiasts. Without making a case for the origins of UFOs, Hill argues that their functionality is feasible by applying established principles of physics to existing reports in which an amazingly consistent UFO behavior has been described. In language which is technically sound, but not so advanced that the layman could not understand, Hill works out several possible propulsion systems for these mysterious craft.
Customer Reviews:
One of the best scientific books about UFO.......2007-02-12
I found that this is one of the best books about UFO subject from a scientific point of view.
The best explanation of the Lorentz Transformation .......2006-01-15
I didn't really buy this book with any expectations. and I'm not really a UFO buff but I do have an open mind about such things. When I received this book, I read it cover to cover and didn't take my hands off of it. This book, hands down, has the best explanation of the mathematics behind Relitivity, using the Lorentz Transformation, of any book I have read. After reading this book and absorbing the math, the reader will understand that interstallar travel is easily possible from the travelers reference time frame. I rate this book 5 stars and might buy another one because the one I have is starting to wear out.
Bible of Ufology..........2004-06-13
Book like this one are a blessing, you can not miss it if you are getting serious in Ufology, only w/ all the technical juice in force field and suchs is enough to say than UFO technology is not a fantasy or scien-fiction theme as Big Brother want you to believe,(please read UFO and no ETs) is very real and a very well guarded secret, and "THEY" (the identity of this close circle of persons within the establisment is matter for a very good Tom Clancy's book), are so scare by the fact of his public disclosure, is in the word of GOD the true will prevail, sooner or later, I found "Revelations.." of Jacques Vallee a very nice complement for this book, mostly in the sensitive issue of media disinformation and distortion of this phenomena.
The devil is in the details.......2002-12-28
A very good exposition for all the scientifically minded sympathetic skeptics (like me). I've enjoyed every part of this very entertaining book. However I would like to mention just a couple of points, for the sake of completeness. Mr. Hill's concept of 'effective' speed is an interesting one and quite valid for CONSTANT SHIP VELOCITY. However across pages 387-388 he makes the erroneous statement that "...all physical laws properly formulated hold good in ALL REFERENCE FRAMES." in paraphrasing Einstein. This should of course read "...ALL INERTIAL FRAMES." An accelerating space ship does NOT constitute an inertial frame of reference, hence the condition that the speed of light remain invariant in all inertial frames, does not generally hold. In fact in a non-inertial frame the value of the speed of light is C`a = C*(1+(a*cos r)/(2C*C)), where C is the usual value of the speed of light in an inertial frame and C`a is the speed of light determined in an accelerating frame. If you substitute C`a for C in Equation A5-12a you get the correct expression. This only affects the accelerated portions of the spaceship's trip. I've checked the effective speed during the constant velocity coasting and it seems to be a valid proposal.
Reference: Acceleration-dependent electromagnetic self-interaction effects as a basis for inertia and gravitation
Vesselin Petkov, arXiv:physics/9909019 v6, 1 Aug 2001.
Unique, and mandatory if you're interested in UFOs.......2002-09-14
This book doesn't really need another 5 star review. But it deserves one, so here I go. This book is utterly unique within the UFO literature in that it is the only pro-UFO book that actually does the math. The late author was a NASA engineer who saw enough evidence for UFOs (including personal observations) to take their existence as a given. So the books spends little time arguing for their reality but simply goes on to ask, "Okay, how do they work?" He makes a convincing case that the observed motion of UFOs, their lack of a sonic boom, and the fact that they experience bullet like accelerations without crushing their occupants, can all be explained in a parsimonious fashion if you assume one thing -- that they utilize a focused repulsive force that acts against all (not just charged) matter, i.e., some sort of "anti-gravity". He also shows that the observed color changes are consistent with the assumption that creating this force creates a plasma as a side effect.
Now it must be said that the author gives no convincing explanation of *how* such a repulsive force can be generated. And, contrary to what one review here says, scientists have not discovered any "fifth force" that is capable of creating anything equivalent to anti-gravity. It is the $64 billion question how such a force could be generated -- nothing in contemporary physics suggests it could be a practical possibility. For a hard core skeptic I suppose that's sufficient reason to ditch the whole book. But I can hardly criticize a NASA engineer for failing to discover some physical principal that has eluded Einstein, Bohr, Schroedinger, Dirac, Feynman, Weinberg, Witten, or brainiac-of-your-choice. The important thing about this book is that it shows that UFOs don't involve half a dozen inexplicable phenomena, rather the mysteries can be reduced to *one* inexplicable phenomenon. And since aliens might have evolved a million or 100 million years before ourselves, they've had plenty of time to discover some physics we don't know about. After all, the read head on my hard drive uses quantum mechanical phenomena that would have baffled the brightest minds of only 120 years ago.
Book Description
Pedigree Handicapping reveals how evaluating a horse's bloodline is most commonly used in maiden special weight races. It also points out the many other areas where pedigree handicapping has proven to be a powerful tool.
Customer Reviews:
A little disappointing.......2006-04-12
OK, the author clearly knows her matreial, but I was really looking forward to reading this book as I am interested in horse pedigrees and their usefulness as a handicapping tool. Stich shares some good ideas, but nothing I hadn't read in other volumes on comprehensive handicapping. The ideas are solid, but the material will need constant updating to be effective. I really wish she had spent more time discussing why certain traits are passed from maternal and paternial ancestors instead of just offering a blanket statement that "speed and surface characteristics come from the sire, while racing class comes from the dam." I've heard it before, but nobody has been able to satisfactorily tell me why this may be the case or back it up with any evidence.
As a practical tool for handicapping, I really don't think it's that useful.
potential is there, execution is meh.......2005-07-23
Stich is a fantastic mind on pedigrees and analysis. However, this book doesn't quite live up to the potential that it should for a few reasons:
(1) Spending a chapter or two on a primer as to why certain lines (Bold Ruler, Northern Dancer) do better than others (Man O'War, etc.) would give the reader a real foundation for the information contained inside. The book becomes a list of "here's who's good for x, y, and z", without any history or exposition to back it up.
(2) There's a fair amount of material in the book (including an entire chapter) that's pure regurgitated material from her Racing Form columns. They're useful material, but nothing really new if you've followed racing at all.
(3) The chapter on pedigree in the Derby doesn't really work because she boldly declares which horses did or did not have the pedigree to win the Derby, with no explanation attached. Yes, this would've made for a longer book, but it would've been more informative than by simply putting together a laundry list of horses that did and did not make the grade. (She also admits herself that Derby pedigree analysis may be useless at this point, which makes one wonder what the entire point was.)
So yes, there's a lot of good info in the book, but it could've been much, much better. Color me disappointed.
Another useless pedigree yawner with no practicality .......2005-04-20
You have to be a devout pedigree analyst or become one for this book to be effective in the daily war handicapping horse races. In that event the book is 5 stars but outside that
it is almost useless.
An ESSENTIAL and POWERFUL Tool for Horseplayers.......2005-01-02
This interesting book has great merit as a handicapping tool. Written in clear concise language, the author shares her extensive knowledge of horse pedigrees with the reader. She explains the influence of the pedigree (especially the sire, the dam, and the dam's sire) on racing performance, including stamina, speed, and the secret of the "hidden turf" factor.
Whether you bet frequently, or only occasionally on popular races such as the Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup, this book is a valuable resource and MUST READ for every horseplayer and aspiring horseplayer. Bravo to Ms. Stich for creating such a detailed reference guide! Her passion for racing is quite apparent and admirable.
Arlene Millman
author of "Boomerang - A Miracle Trilogy"
Another Tool (to beat the masses).......2004-12-21
This is a rare book for immediate guidance on Pedigree Handicapping. This book is another tool to beat the masses at the betting window. Lauren Stich has done a thorough job in the pedigree field and has even listed numerous horses to watch for today's bettor. One down side of this book is the immediate usage for betting with her current horse listings (how long before they become out-of-date?). But that is the name of the game!
You will be seeing me at the track carrying this book (now becoming a dog-eared copy!) to assist in my handicapping.
I was told by one handicapper that I was a "closet pedigree handicapper." Now, I'm out of the closet thanks to this book.
Customer Reviews:
Shows how to use pedigree information to pick winners.......1998-09-18
With the publication of Exploring Pedugree horseplayers finally have available information(an a perspective of how to use it) that allows them to intelligently evaluate debut runners in maiden races, as well as young horses stretching out, switching to the turf or trying an off-track for the first time.
"A quantum leap in handicapping consciousness." The Cramer-Olmsted Report
"A major breakthrough in handicapping." Daily Racing Form
An indispensible tool for the serious handicapper........1998-05-24
Be clear on one point: this book is not for general consumption. Helm is writing for a particular audience, and that is thoroughbred horseracing handicappers and bettors. That said, I cannot recommend this volume highly enough. Witih the explosion in computer technology over the past several years, and the attendant availability of rafts of information, there are very few true "frontiers" left to the race handicapper. Pedigree -- a horse's bloodlines, and all that they suggest about his/her abilities -- are, in Helm's view, the last unexplored territory. He begins with a compelling examination of the current state of the thoroughbred breeding industry. But his truly original contribution to the ever-growing literature of handicapping follows, as he creates a cogent technology for applying pedigree information to the analysis and playing of specific types of races. In Helm's view, the real opportunities at the racetrack arise when one can, based on reliable data, project that a horse will be able to accomplish something that it has not yet attempted. So, a first-time starter may be backed with confidence...if the bloodlines suggest precocity. A sprinter may be backed in a distance race...if the pedigree suggests stamina. And so forth. Races that previously appeared to be unplayable become golden opportunities. Bottom line: this stuff works! Since this initial volume, Helm has published several updates, and puts out annual "Sire Ratings," so that those of us who use his essential technology can work with the most current information.
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