Guiding hand is offered over bets

MIDHURST racing enthusiast Lionel Beecroft was shocked by the crzy criteria used by some of his friends for selecting horses at the races.

They put their hard-earned cash on a jockey's colours, the horse's number, its name or relied on tips from doubtful uninformed sources.

Now he has published a book that will help enthusiasts or nove racegoers unravel the complexities of the sport as well as understand better the way's in which a horse's ability can be assessed.

Unravelling Racing- A Guide has a glossy cover, is well-illustrated and is a fascinating read.

For full story see West Sussex Gazette January 21