Tracks like Finger Lakes, Great Lakes Downs, Lone Star Park, Turf Paradise, Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park get the spotlight -- each in a separate chapter -- including the takeouts for each on exactas, trifectas, superfectas and the Pic 3, 4 and 6. To help the uninitiated, the author tells the history and profiles each track's configuration and outlining certain "quirks." He profiles the key trainers, jockeys, the speed rating, class, distance factors, various track conditions worth noting, samples races, winners he picked, samples races and differentiates between "prime bets" "action bets" and how to avoid losing streaks. The author spent three years studying each small track. He emphasizes an eight-point system of race analysis before wagering including setting realistic goals; limit your bets per day at any one track; and using resources available properly (gathering, interpreting, weighing information). 189 Pgs. 2007