In the first two sections we find material related to gathering information, keeping records, developing a rating system, following maidens, researching pedigrees, understanding speed ratings, and eliminating non-contenders. This common-sense approach to handicapping refers to meters, not furlongs, yards or feet. The information culled comes from a variety of sources and contains a good amount of racing examples from South African racing forms. Serious handicappers will find something of interest here. 128 Pgs. 2006