Walter Seip of Las Vegas, author of Dynamic Ability (Mathematical Determination of a Thoroughbred's Capacity to Race) talked about the importance of weight, pace, paddock and post inspection during the Gambler's Book Shop's April 15 podcast. His book takes a mathematical approach to handicapping thoroughbreds and he comments about the authors, the handicapping experts he's been privileged to meet here in Las Vegas and elsewhere, along with recommended books.
Seip, in his 60s, offers some interesting tidbits about handicapping, how the game has changed--even where he suggests horseplayers go for to handicap the ponies when in Las Vegas. Seip loves to bet the horses and he tells why—along with how you can improve your own handicapping.
Greyhound’s Books owner Phil D. is a one-of-a-kind book buyer, seller and appraiser. He buys and sells the best and tells you why. A lover of books since his childhood days in Boston and elsewhere, he talks about some of the best books ever written about Las Vegas, organized crime and some of the movers and shakers of the city, in his own dry and witty way.
Phil is available from noon to 5 Monday to Saturday at his book store to appraise books--but he charges, so inquire ahead of time by phone if possible.

Howard Schwartz talks about the history & future of Las Vegas & gambling with renowned writer, columnist & reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, John L. Smith.
He is the author of several great books on Las Vegas including: SHARKS IN THE DESERT, ON THE BOULEVARD (PAPERBOUND), NO LIMIT - RISE AND FALL OF BOB STUPAK, RUNNING SCARED: STEVE WYNN, BLUEGRASS DAYS NEON NIGHTS and MOVING TO LAS VEGAS.