Years after his death, the book “The Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburg Phil” was published. The book, based on an interview Phil gave to Edward Cole, was the first the public had ever heard of many of Phil’s methods at the racetrack. Racing Maxims of 'Pittsburgh Phil' 'Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.' Dean Inge, Wit and Wisdom of Dean Inge. If he plays being young and unskillful, for shekels of silver and gold, Take his money, my son, praising Allah, The kid was ordained to be sold. In 1908, Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburg Phil was published, three years after the death of the famed horseplayer. Author Topic: The Racing Maxims of Pittsburgh Phil (Read 24442 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Group 2; User 807; Posts: 1290 «. Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburgh Phil by Edward W. Cole, June 1965, Casino Pr edition, Paperback.

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A legendary classic packed with some of the best horseplaying advice ever, which reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, the most successful handicapper of his time.
This legendary classic, originally published in 1908, and still sought after today, reveals the observations and handicapping techniques of Pittsburg Phil, AKA George Smith, the most successful handicapper of his time. Smith won over $1.7 million, a fortune in the early part of the 20th century. The author covers topics as time handicapping, class and weight, honest jockeys, effect of drugs on performance, the impact of time and weight, and includes dozens of winning tips on successful handicapping. The book contains some of the best horseplaying advice ever and has stood the test of time for generations of horseplayers. The basic principles of beating the track are the same today as before, with readers getting a chance to learn from one of the greatest horse bettors ever.
08-27-2011, 02:51 PM
Pittsburgh Phil Racing Maxims
Given his skill i think he can and know how for his time could match any hdcpr until now.Even though they have computer's and much more data then back then.His style has only been tinker with to one own thinking not always better but better suited to one style.He may not have as high roi but winner wise i think yes.If longivity in this game has truth he is up there.
If anyone would like to show me i'am wrong and like to tell me who is better and why.? Please sound off.It seem like he is foundation of 90% of all my opion
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