A LIFE-CHANGER FOR HORSEPLAYERS!

SHARP BETTING STRATEGIES

Authoritative yet approachable, Sharp Betting Strategies is more than a primer—it’s a call to elevate your betting game. Whether you’re a casual racegoer or an aspiring pro, you’ll find actionable advice to empower your decision-making and embrace the exhilarating challenge of form study. With this book as your guide, you won’t just bet on horses; you’ll play the game with confidence, skill, and the potential to make the kinds of big scores that keep the heart pounding and the mind sharp. Mark’s research and advice is applicable to racing jurisdictions around the world.

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E-book on Amazon

THE E-VERSION OF SHARP BETTING STRATEGIES

SIZE: 6″ x 9″, 166 pages

ABOUT MARK VAN DEVENTER

Western Cape-based Mark van Deventer is a popular racing media personality in South Africa with 40 years of experience in the industry, He makes regular appearances on DSTV # 240 in his capacity as race analyst and racing manager for a prominent stable. He also writes a weekly column for the renowned Interbet website, and various magazines and newspapers. This is Mark’s second book, following his self-published ‘Sage Handicapping’.

FRESH PERSPECTIVES, GREAT INSIGHT, SPEED FIGURE SYSTEM

Horse racing is a captivating blend of drama, intellect, and opportunity, but for many, it remains an intimidating and costly mystery. Sharp Betting Strategies is here to change that. Written by Mark van Deventer, a seasoned South African expert with nearly 40 years of experience, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights to help horseplayers of all levels sharpen their betting skills and enjoy the intellectual and financial rewards of thoroughbred racing. Packed with time-tested strategies for the global horseplayer, personal methods, and wisdom drawn from racing’s most renowned minds, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to transform their handicapping abilities.

"A master of the craft - Mark van Deventer blends sharp analysis with elegant writing. Punters will find real value here."

-Mike de Kock, Multiple Champion Trainer

"I’ve been a recreational punter ('weekend warrior') for half a century, barely breaking even—but Mark’s book might finally give me the edge."

-Steve Carter, Cape Town horseplayer
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