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The Cambridge Harness Handicapper
(C)1987 By Leonard Hyre and Michael J. Himowitz
Distributed by Federal Hill Software
8134 Scotts Level Road
Baltimore, Md. 21208
The Cambridge Harness Handicapper is a powerful,
sophisticated tool that will allow you to handicap Harness horses
quickly and easily. It's not a magic, get-rich-quick scheme. But
if you follow these instructions, impose some discipline and use
the handicapper wisely, you should be able to improve your
performance at the track and make money in the process.
The Cambridge Handicapper is easy to use. All the information
you need is available in the track program, although you may want
to check with the track for late scratches and driver changes.
With a little practice, you'll be able to handicap a race in a few
minutes and a whole card in less than an hour.
About the Program and User-Supported Software
This is a proven handicapper. Federal Hill Software has been
marketing Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound programs
commercially for a variety of computers since 1983. You may have
seen our advertisements in magazines such as Compute!, Compute's
Gazette, Computer Shopper, RUN, PCResource, Rainbow, PCM and
others.
We have sold thousands of copies. The problem is that
advertising rates--the largest single cost of doing business--have
skyrocketed in the last two years. Eventually we decided that it
was just too expensive to market special interest programs such as
handicappers in general-interest computer magazines.
So we did two things.
First, we rewrote the handicappers from top to bottom, making
them more attractive, quicker and even easier to use with
full-screen data entry, on-line help, and revised rating formulas
that reflect our most recent research.
Second, we decided to put working versions of the IBM
handicappers directly in the hands of the people who want them.
This is known as user-supported software. If you like the program
and use it, we ask that you send us a $30 registration fee. This
is $20 less than the previous selling price.
For your money you'll get an Enhanced version of the program
with additional features that will make your handicapping even
easier and more exciting--including the WAGERMASTER betting
analysis program. We'll talk more about the enhanced version at
the end of these instructions.
The User-Supported version you have here is in no way
crippled. Some shareware companies do this as a come-on, but we
don't think that's fair. This User-Supported version uses exactly
the same handicapping forumlas as our enhanced version and
produces the same results. You may use it and distribute it to
anyone. Give it away, post it on your local computer bulletin
boards, or put in in your user-group library. There are only a few
conditions. They are:
1. The Cambridge Handicappers are copyrighted by the authors
and remain their intellectual property, protected by U.S. and
international copyright laws.
2. You may not distribute a modified version of the
User-Supported program or any version of the Enhanced program.
3. When you distribute the User Supported version, you must
include ALL the files on this disk (or in the group of files which
you un-ARCed). The program won't work properly unless they're all
there.
Enough of that. Let's get on with the program itself.
System Requirements
The Cambridge Harness Handicapper will run on any
IBM-compatible computer with 256K of memory and a video display
adapter that emulates the IBM Color Graphics Adapter, IBM
Monochrome Graphics Adapter or the Hercules Monochrome Graphics
Adapter. That means just about everything on the market today,
including all models of the Tandy 1000, 1200, 3000 and 4000 with
sufficient memory.
There are a few computers with which the program is not
compatible. They include the Tandy 2000 and unmodified Sanyo 550
series
If you have one of these non-IBM compatible MS-DOS computers,
we do have an earlier version of the program which will run on
them. Contact us for information.
The Files on this Disk
The Cambridge Harness Handicapper is composed of five files.
All of these files must be on the disk from which the program is
launched or the hard disk directory from which the program is
launched. They are as follows:
HARNESS.BAT The batch file that starts the program.
NHARN1.EXE The handicapper program.
NHARN1.PAK The screen files used by the program.
SPEEDSCR.COM A memory resident screen driver.
HARNESS.DOC Instructions for the use of the program.
If these files are on a floppy disk, that's all you'll need
to run the program. If you want to use a hard disk, set up a
directory for the program and use the DOS "Copy" command to
transfer all the files on this disk to the directory you have set
up for it.
Running the Program
To run The Cambridge Harness handicapper, put the disk with
the program in Drive A or use the "CHDIR" command to switch to the
hard disk directory in which the programs are stored.
Type HARNESS and hit the <RETURN> key. This will load the
program.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LAUNCH NHARN1.EXE directly. Use the
HARNESS.BAT file to do it. Here's why:
HARNESS.BAT first loads SPEEDSCR.COM, a memory resident
program which manages the screens used by the Cambridge Harness
Handicapper. Without SPEEDSCR, the program will not work. The
HARNESS.BAT file also removes SPEEDSCR from memory when you
terminate the handicapper program. While SPEEDSCR probably won't
cause difficulties if left in memory after you exit from the
handicapper, it can, under some circumstances, produce some
unusual if harmless results. So always start the program by typing
HARNESS and hitting the RETURN key.
When you type HARNESS and hit <RETURN>, your disk drive will
whir for a few seconds. Then you'll see a message asking if you
have a color monitor. If you do, type "Y" and the display will
change to color. If you don't have a color monitor, type "N" and
the program will run in monochrome mode.
At this point, you'll see a title screen followed by a
message explaining the handicapper's shareware status. (We've
removed that message from the enhanced version). A few seconds
later, the MAIN MENU will appear. Before you start handicapping,
however, please read the following sections that describe
handicapping systems and the information you'll need to use the
Cambridge Harness Handicapper.
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About Handicapping Systems
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A handicapping system does two things.
First, it attempts to predict a horse's peformance in an
upcoming race by analyzing past performances in a consistent,
scientific manner.
Second, it provides you with a strategy for betting on races
given the outcome of your handicapping analysis.
As strange as it sounds, the true purpose of a handicapping
system is not to pick winners. The purpose of a handicapping
system is to give you a tool that will help you make money at the
track. Knowing how and when to bet is just as important as
analyzing the horses
There are as many handicapping systems as there are
handicappers. Some are quite good, others are worthless. Some
require hours or days of effort, some require only a few minutes
of preparation.
You don't really need a computer to handicap a race. There
are plenty of manual handicapping systems around, and some are
excellent. Unfortunately, they're often tedious and
time-consuming. A computer handicapping system takes the
handicapper's knowledge, sets up handicapping tables and rules
internally, and then makes calculations instantly.
We designed the Cambridge Harness Handicapper to provide a
blend of sophistication and ease of use for the race fan who
enjoys the sport but doesn't have hours and hours to devote to
handicapping. If you've never tried to handicap a race before,
you'll find this quite easy to use. If you're an experienced
handicapper, the information the system requires you to collect
will be just as useful as the ratings themselves. The program will
sharpen your own thinking and handicapping analysis.
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The LAST RACE Theory
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The Cambridge Harness Handicapper relies heavily on
information from a horse's LAST RACE on a fast or sloppy track.
Now you may ask, "Why only one race? Wouldn't it be better to
average performances over half a dozen races, or a whole year?"
The answer is no. It's a fact that a horse's performance
today is most likely to mirror his performance last time out.
Remember, a handicapper is interested in how a horse is going to
perform RIGHT NOW, not how the horse performed a month or two ago.
The horse that ran six weeks ago may have been in much better or
worse shape than he is today.
While it is possible to develop a system that uses an average
of past performances, our research shows that such systems at best
yield only marginally better results than a "last race" system.
And they take so long and require so much data that most people
are unwilling or unable to spend the time necessary to make them
work.
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The disadvantage of a "last race" system is that it may
downgrade a good horse who happened to post a bad performance last
time, or upgrade a horse who ran way over his head last time out.
But this doesn't happen very often. And the advantages of a "last
race" system--speed and ease of use--mean you'll be able to do
more handicapping and have a better chance of making money over
the long run.
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The Information You Need
And Where to Get It
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To use The Cambridge Harness Handicapper, you must be
familiar with the information available to you in the track
program. The program is available on most newsstands on the day of
a race and usually the day before.
The program contains three different pieces of information
you'll need. First, there's a summary of each race, showing the
horse's name, post position and driver. Second, there's the
"condition line," a table of of information about the past
performances of each horse in a race. Finally, there is a listing
of the "Top 10" drivers at each track.
Here is the information you'll need about each horse:
1. The horse's post position, for this race and the horse's
last race on a fast or sloppy track.
2. The driver's name, for this race and the horse's last race
on a fast or sloppy track.
3. The driver's record. We're interested in whether a driver
wins 15 percent or more of his races. If you look at the "Top 10"
drivers list in your program, you'll usually find all the 15
percent winners. If you're not sure, inquire at the track itself.
4. The date of the horse's last race on a fast ("ft") or
sloppy ("sy") track. We will use sloppy tracks for rating
purposes, since they don't seem to affect horses' times, but it's
not a good idea to bet on races being run on a sloppy track.
5. The purses and/or claiming prices for the horse's previous
races. This is necessary to determine whether the horse is moving
up or down in class.
6. The leader's time at the half-mile point of the horse's
last race on a fast or sloppy track. If the horse's last race was
on a slower track ("good" or "muddy"), go back and find the last
performance on a fast or sloppy track.
7. The final time of the horse in his last race on a fast or
sloppy track.
8. The number of lengths the horse gained on the leader in
the stretch of his last race on a fast or sloppy track.
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9. Parked Out Signs: These are small superscript zeros that
appear next to the numbers representing the horse's position at
various points in his last race on a fast or sloppy track. These
indicate that the driver took the horse wide to give him room to
run. They usually indicate a strong horse.
10. CLASS--This is the hardest factor to determine. It is
important to know whether a horse is racing today against tougher,
easier or the same level of horses he raced against last time.
Here are basic guidelines:
* Generally, if the purse or claiming price of the horses in
this race is higher than the purse or claiming price of the
horse's last race, the horse is moving UP in class. That means
he's running against tougher competition than he did last time.
* If a horse is racing for a lower purse or in a race with a
lower claiming price than his last race, the horse is moving DOWN
in class. That means he's running against easier competition than
he did last time.
* If the purse or claming price is about the same (a few
hundred dollars doesn't matter) in this race as it was for the
horse's last race, then he's staying in the SAME class.
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Handicapping Principles
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A computer can help you with handicapping calculations, but
there's no substitute for a little human judgment in the process.
The key to handicapping is knowing which races to bet (not every
race can be properly handicapped) and which horses to eliminate
from contention before you start handicapping.
When to Bet on a Race
For any handicapping system to work, there must be a good
probability that the past performances of the horses involved will
be reflected in their performance in the race you're handicapping.
Unfortunately, this isn't the case in every race. At the very best
tracks, such as Roosevelt, almost every non-maiden race may be
handicappable. At tracks with lower-class horses, you may only
find five or six races on a card that lend themselves to analysis.
Here are the guidelines we use:
* Don't bother going to the track and using this program if
the track condition is not "fast." An off track--good, muddy, or
sloppy--should be avoided. There's a good reason for this. Horses
usually run on fast tracks. They train on fast tracks. While some
horses may be good "mudders," there's no real way of knowing how
they'll respond to bad track conditions. Some horses may love soft
footing, others may hate it. The problem is that there's no way to
tell for sure. So stay away from off tracks.
* DON'T BET ON MAIDEN RACES. These are unproven or just plain
bad horses, and most handicapping techniques are useless when
they're running.
* Dont bet on races featuring the cheapest horses on the
grounds. These are old, bad or tired horses who are unpredictale.
They may run well one week and terribly the next. If you can't
count on a horse's past performance to be indicative of his
performance today, you can't handicap the horse. These horses
usually show up in the first and last races of a card,
particularly at tracks where the overall quality of horses is not
high. At the very best tracks, this rule may not apply, since even
the cheapest horses could be feature race material at lesser
tracks.
* Don't bet on races with a high proportion of "shippers." A
shipper is a horse running at a track for the first time. You have
no way of knowing how a horse will respond to a new surface. If
you run across a race in which a shipper looks like a real
contender, our advice is to pass it up. This takes some
discipline, but you'll be better off for it. Also, any race with
three or more shippers is probably a bad bet. We realize that this
will eliminate many stakes races with high purses. While these are
fun to watch, they're not usually good handicapping propositions.
You can take consolation in the fact that the other races on the
same card with a high-purse stakes race are likely to be good
ones.
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Eliminate Bad Horses
Once you have decided whether to bet a race, you can easily
eliminate certain horses from contention. These will usually be
eliminated by the computer, but occasionally a really bad horse
will score highly. Take a few seconds to eliminate these first and
the system will work much better. Only at the very best tracks
will you have to handicap more than a half-dozen horses in a race.
* Eliminate any horse which has not raced in the last three
weeks. You have no way of knowing why this horse has been on
vacation, but if an animal is running well, the trainer will race
him regularly. Time off is usually a bad sign. This may not apply
to the absolutely best-quality stakes horses, who race less
frequently, but stakes races are bad bets anyway.
* Eliminate any horse who did not show a strong performance
last time out. By this we mean a win, place or show, a strong run
on the leader in the stretch, or setting the early pace as the
leader in fairly quick time. If a horse showed none of these,
forget him.
* Eliminate "shippers." These are horses running at a track
for the first time. Once again, this may not be possible in big
stakes races, but we think these are difficult to handicap anyway
and should be avoided.
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============================================
Using the Program
============================================
When you run the Cambridge Harness Handicapper, you'll see a
menu with four choices. The choices are:
1. Handicap a Horse
2. About the Enhanced Handicapper
3. Registration Form
4. Quit the Program
To select any choice, just type the number opposite that
choice. We'll discuss handicapping first.
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1. Handicap a Horse
============================================
When you choose this item, you'll be presented with a
handicapping form with blank, highlighted fields for the
information the program needs to analyze the horse. This is just
like filling in a paper form.
When you're through entering information in any field, just
press the <RETURN> or <ENTER> key to go onto the next field. Some
fields require single keystroke entries (Such as a "Y" for yes or
"N" for no). In this case, just typing the appropriate letter will
send you to the next field.
You can correct information in any field by using the right
and left cursor keys and typing over the previously entered
information. The BACKSPACE key will move the cursor one character
to the left without deleting. To delete material, use the DEL key.
You can move backwards and forwards from field to field
throughout the form by using the UP and DOWN cursor keys. When you
reach the bottom field, the DOWN cursor key will cycle you back to
the first field.
Most fields in the form are checked for errors. If you have
typed inappropriate information in a field, the program will
return your cursor to the field with the bad information and
display an error message at the bottom of the screen telling you
what the problem is.
As you go from field to field, the program will display a
"Help" message in the box at the lower left hand side of the form
telling you exactly what information is required for that field.
When you have finished entering all the information in a
form, you can exit from the form and get your handicapping
calculations by hitting the <ESC> key.
Here's the information required for each field:
1. Horse No. and Name: Type the horse's betting number,
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followed by a space and his name. Then hit <RETURN>.
2. Post position last time: Enter the horse's post position
in his last race on a fast or sloppy track.
3. Post position this race: Enter the horse's post position
in this race.
4. 1/2-Mile time: This is the leader's time at the 1/2-mile
point of the horse's last race on a fast or sloppy track. The half
mile time will generall be in the one-minute range, give or take a
few seconds. Type the number in minutes, seconds and fifths of
seconds. There is no need to type a colon. The program takes care
of that. For example, if the half-mile time of the horse's last
race was 59 and 2/5ths seconds, all you have to type is 0592. If
it was 1 minute, 2 and 3/5ths seconds, type 1023.
5. Final time: This is the horse's final time in the his last
outing on a fast track. Once again, there is no need to type a
colon. If the final time of the horse was last race was 2 minutes,
4 and 3/5ths seconds, all you have to type is 2043. The program
will format the time properly.
6. Stretch gain: This is the number of lengths the horse
gained on the leader in the stretch of his last race on a fast or
sloppy track. This is determined by looking at the lightface
superscript numbers that appear to the right of the numbers
showing the horse's position at various points of the race. Find
how many lengths behind the horse was at the beginning of the
stretch and how many lenghts behind he was at the end of the race.
The difference is the stretch gain. If the horse won the race and
increased his lead or overtook the leader in the stretch, you can
enter the increase in his lead. If he won but the second horse
gained on him in the stretch, enter zero. If the horse lost ground
in the stretch, enter zero.
7. Parked out signs: Count the number of parked out signs
(superscript zeros) you see to the right of the horse's position
at various points in his last race on a fast or sloppy track.
Enter the number of parked out signs you counted.
8. Driver Record Last Race: If the driver in the horse's LAST
race on a fast or sloppy track has won 15% or more of his races,
type a "Y" in the "Last race" field. Otherwise, type an "N" in
this field.
9. Driver Record This Race: If the driver in THIS race has
won 15% or more of his races, type a "Y" in the field labled "This
race." Otherwise, type an "N" in this field.
10. Class: If a horse is moving up, type "U" in this blank. If
the horse is moving down, type "D". If the horse is staying in the
same class, type "S". For guidelines to determine whether the
horse is moving up or down in class, see the discussion of CLASS
in the section titled "Where to get the Information You need."
Once you have entered all the information in the form (It
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takes longer to read about it than to do it), and you're sure it's
correct, hit the <ESC> key.
The program will ask you, "Are you through with this horse
(Y/N)." If the information is correct, type "Y". If it isn't
correct, type "N" and you will be returnd to the form, where you
can correct the bad entry or entries.
Once you have indicated that the information is correct, the
numeric score of the horse will be displayed in the "Help window."
The score will generally be a number between 70 and 300, although
the best or worst horses could go higher or lower.
The program will then ask, "Do you want to handicap another
horse? (Y/N)." If you want to handicap another horse, type "Y" and
a new handicapping screen will be displayed. If you're finished
handicapping, type "N" and you'll be returned to the Main Menu.
Now What Do I Do?
To analyze a race, handicap each horse. When you're through
with each horse, write down the horse's name, number and score
(The Enhanced version takes care of all this for you). When you're
through, you'll have a list of horses and numeric scores.
THE HIGHER A HORSE'S SCORE COMPARED TO THE OTHERS IN THE RACE,
THE MORE LIKELY THAT HORSE IS TO WIN THE RACE.
For example, suppose these were the horses and scores:
No. Name Score
4 Paula's Dream 232
2 Big Bad Ike 228
5 BennyBear 212
7 Mom's Mink 201
8 Bag o' Bones 175
6 Glue Factory 103
In this case, the handicapper indicates that Paula's Dream is
most likely to win the race, although Big Bad Ike is quite close.
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How to Bet
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OUR RECOMMENDATION IS TO BET THE HIGHEST RATED HORSE (the one
with the highest score) TO WIN AND PLACE. This is the safest wager
and the one most likely to put money in your pocket over the long
run.
As usual, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, in
the race above, suppose Paula's Dream is going off at less than
even money, but Big Bad Ike is going off at 4-1. You're not going
to make much if you bet on Paula's Dream, but Big Bad Ike is so
close in the scoring that he becomes a better bet.
IF THE TOP TWO HORSES ARE ONLY A FEW POINTS APART AND THE
SECOND RATED HORSE IS GOING OFF AT MUCH BETTER ODDS, YOU MAY WANT
TO BET THE SECOND-RANKED HORSE.
This is one of the Cambridge Harness Handicapper's major
strengths. Because it rates horses without regard to local betting
habits or prejudices, it will often spot undervalued horses that
make sound wagers.
Finally, at some tracks our customers have reported better
results by betting both the first and second-rated horses to win.
This is particularly true if the handicapper ranks them closely,
neither is a strong favorite and the odds on both are relatively
good.
Determining how all of this works at your track takes some
trial and error. Before you plunk down your money for the first
time, handicap a couple of cards and see how the program works at
your track. Wagering patterns vary greatly from locality to
locality. Knowing when and how to bet is just as important as
selecting the right horse. It can make the difference between
winning and losing money at the track.
You'll notice we haven't mentioned exotic wagers, such as
exactas, perfectas, triples and trifectas. That's because we don't
believe in them as a sound wagering strategy. Without going into
long explanations, just remember that it's tough enough to pick a
winner in a race, let alone a winner and two particular losers.
Tracks make a lot of their money from exotic wagers because the
return to the bettors is much lower than it is on straight bets.
We can virtually guarantee that you'll lose money on any strategy
that involves exotic bets. Stay away from them.
That's all you really need to know to get started. Obviously,
familiarity with your track conditions will help. But even if
you're new to horse racing, the Cambridge Harness Handicapper will
make race analysis easier and more accurate. Remember that the
most important factor in any handicapping system is discipline and
consistency. If you choose your races wisely, apply the rules
we've laid down and overcome the fan's natural tendency to put
down money on every contest, you'll be able to turn a profit on
your hobby.
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2. About the Enhanced Harness Handicapper
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Menu Choice 2 will show you a screen containing information
about the Enhanced version of this handicapping program, which
will be sent to you when you send in your registration fee. We
think this represents an oustanding buy, and we'll discuss some of
the advanced version's additional features here:
* The WAGERMASTER--This alone could be worth the price of
registration. It will show you anticipated payoffs for a wide
variety of odds and win/place/show bets. It's great for developing
a wagering strategy or just plain "whatiffing." In addition, The
WAGERMASTER will show you the conbinations and permutations of
bets on various horses for daily double, exacta/perfecta and
triple/trifecta type wagers. (We don't recommend exotic wagers,
but we know you all love them, so we'll at least make sure you get
the combinations right).
* Handicap an entire race at once. You'll be able to input
data for all the horses in a race (up to 16) at one time and see a
screen or printed report, sorted by score from most likely winner
to least-likely winner. See the sample report at the end of this
section.
* Keep track of shippers and last race date. While this
doesn't effect the handicapping outcome, it will show you how many
shippers are in a race, how long it has been since each horse last
raced and how many horses have had layoffs of three weeks or more.
Having this information can help you alter your betting strategy
or pass up a bad race that you might otherwise have wasted money
on.
* Enhanced documentation. The instructions with the enhanced
version contain all the information you see here, plus a detailed
discussion of parimutuel betting that will eliminate much of the
mystery and hopefully make you a wiser bettor.
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3. Registration Form
=======================================================
This will make it even easier to register your program. When
you choose No. 3 from the Main Menu, you'll be presented with a
handicapper registration form. When you're finished filling out
the form, you can print it out on your printer. This form is good
for the Cambridge Harness Handicapper, Greyhound Handicapper and
Harness Handicapper. You can register one or more programs at the
same time. The registration fees are as follows:
1 Handicapper $30
Any 2 handicappers $50
All 3 handicappers $70
When you mail the form to us with your registration fee (We
also accept VISA and MasterCard), we'll ship you the enhanced
version(s) right away. Here's how to fill out the form:
Name and address fields: Type your full name on the first
line and hit <RETURN>. Type your street address on the second and
third lines (you can skip the third line if you only have a
one-line address). The City, State and Zip Code go in separate
blanks on the fourth line. You can use the <RETURN> and CURSOR
keys to move from field to field the same way as you do in the
handicapper data entry form.
Type of Payment: If you're paying by check or money order,
type a "Y" in the "Check/money order" box. If you're paying by
credit card, type a "Y" in the Credit Card Box.
Credit Card information: If you're paying by credit card,
type a "V" or "M" for Visa or MasterCard in the box labeled "Type
of Card." Then type your credit card number and expiration date in
the following blanks.
Handicappers registered: Type a "Y" in the appropriate blank
for each handicapper you want to register, Harness, Thoroughbred
or Greyhound.
When you're through entering the registration information,
hit the <ESC> key. You'll be asked if the information is correct.
If it is, type "Y". If the information is not correct, type "N"
and you'll be returned to the data entry screen.
Once you have confirmed that the information is correct,
you'll be asked if you want to print out the registration form. If
you do, type "Y". You'll be prompted to make sure your printer is
on line and then strike any key to print the registration form.
If you don't want to print out the form, type "N" and you'll
be returned to the Main Menu.
Send the completed form with your registration fee to
Federal Hill Software, 8134 Scotts Level Road, Baltimore, Md.
21208. Make sure to include your signature on the proper blank if
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you're using a credit card. A registration form is also included
at the end of these instructions.
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Program Notes
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The Cambridge Harness Handicapper was written and compiled
using Borland International's Turbo Basic (TM). We chose Turbo
Basic because it writes to the screen more quickly and produces
more compact code than other Basic compilers.
The data entry screens were created using the Screen Sculptor
(TM) and SpeedScreen (TM) utilities from the Software Bottling
Company of New York. The SPEEDSCR.COM file distributed with this
program is licenced from and copyrighted by The Software Bottling
Co. and may not be used with any other program.
The Registered Version of The Cambridge Harness Handicapper
is guaranteed to load and run as indicated in the accompanying
instructions. No other warranties of any kind are made or implied,
and Federal Hill Software will not be responsible for any damage
or loss resulting from the use of any of its programs.
LAST MINUTE NOTES: When your are entering data in the
handicapping form and indicate the horse's post position in either
this race or its last race was greater than 8, a message will pop
up at the bottom of the screen asking you if the horse is or was
running in the second tier. If the answer is yes, type "Y"; if the
answer is no, type "N".
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Sample Handicapping Report
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The following is a sample of the type of full race handicapping
report produced by the Enhanced Version of the Cambridge Harness
Handicapper:
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HANDICAPPER RATING REPORT
TRACK: FREESTATE DATE: 10/07/87
RACE NO. 8 -- $8,000 Claiming
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HORSE RATING LAYOFF CLASS SHIP FIN PAID
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2 IKE'S DREAM 256 7 D
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6 BILLY BOY 254 10 S Y
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8 JACK'S REVENGE 242 7 U
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1 WILL 'O WISP 228 12 S
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5 BENNYBEAR 218 14 S Y
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7 TURKEY NICK 202 7 D
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3 PIZZA TO GO 196 24 S
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Total number of shippers in race: 2
CAUTION: Contending horses include shippers
Total number of horses with layoffs of 21 days or more: 1
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The Cambridge Harness Handicapper
Registration Form
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NAME:
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ADDRESS:
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CITY ST ZIP
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Type of Payment: Check/mo ( ) Credit Card ( )
Card Type (V/M) No. EXP.
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SIGNATURE:
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Please Register the Following Programs:
( ) Cambridge Harness Handicapper
( ) Cambridge Thoroughbred Handicapper
( ) Cambridge Greyhound Handicapper
Price List: 1 Handicapper $30
Any two handicappers 50
All three handicappers 70
Total Registration fee enclosed:
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Send This Form To:
Federal Hill Software
8134 Scotts Level Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
301-521-4886
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