How Many Horse Racing Books Did Nick Mordin Publish?
It seems a long time ago, but in the mid 1990s Nick Mordin was very much a name of horse racing journalism, from research, data analysis, articles in leading publication to the author of popular racing books.
He first came to prominence when writing for Odds On magazine. To be fair, I can’t remember ever reading this publication, but loved his features in the Sporting Life’s Weekender – Systems. Mordin had a passion for horse racing, which saw him turn his back on an advertising career as a copywriter.
Some may remember Harry Findlay ‘having a go’ at Nick Mordin in the year Denman made waves in National Hunt racing and went on to win the Gold Cup. I’m pretty sure Findlay took offence with Mordin over some data about the chances of Denman – known as The Tank – about winning the Gold Cup. It may well have been an article written for the Sporting Life’s Weekender – Systems. ‘There’s no such thing as bad publicity’ comes to mind.
Mordin shunned the limelight and it may well have been one of the reasons why he gradually slipped off the radar.
However, this didn’t stop him having four books, including the best seller Betting For A Living, which was published by Aesculus Press Limited in 1992. This book was very much in the style of the American publications which have always been light years ahead of the game, especially in the 90s. Even to this day, most horse racing publications are about the stories told by professional gamblers which rarely detail how they made their money. If they do broach the subject it is next to impossible to garner any real information.
Mordin’s books were written to help the average punter improve their lot with facts and insight to make their betting pay.
In fact, Mordin’s books covered all aspects of finding winners detailing all four corners of knowledge:
Betting For A Living, published by Aesculus Press Limited in 1992
The Winning Look, published by Aesculus Press Limited in 1994
Mordin On Time, published by Rowton Press in 1996 (later edition by Aesculus Press Limited)
Winning Without Thinking: A Guide To Horse Racing Betting System, published by Aesculus Press Limited in 2002
All books are still available on Amazon.
Each book detailed vital knowledge founded on research, data analysis and systems, how to objectively assess the look and behaviour of race horses and the importance of time and a rating system that actually works. All topped off by Winning Without Thinking (which I haven’t read.)
Mordin wasn’t simply trying to sell books but help punters achieve their goal of winning money if not becoming a professional gambler. As Mordin said he wanted his literature to be used as an academic course and subject in its own right and something appreciated for his outstanding dedication to the subject which was wholehearted.
He led the way in answering questions. Being a successful gambler is all about that endeavour.