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ÄHANDICAP HORSE RACING(tm)
(c)1973-1993 by Jerome Harris. All rights reserved.
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Much more than a game....
This Horse Racing Season never ends...and now the season continues with
high stakes and heart pounding finishes; with superb action in a full
color treatment of this popular simulator/game that never ends, that
any number can play. Here's a horse racing simulation so real, it
practically leaves hoofprints on the track. Feature rich with pleasant
and exciting surprises. A Horse Lover's delight.....
Fun and instructive for the whole family. The realistic simulator
lends itself to analysis by other handicapping systems.
Comes complete with a stable of 800+ horses who were top money
winners of their time.....and a full program of races from 5 furlongs
to a mile and one eighth. Fields may race from one to fifteen
(15) thoroughbreds.
This system requires a hard drive. Full color VGA, EGA and Monochrome
Hercules are supported. CGA graphics are not supported. VGA supports
dynamic "virtual" displays.
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The faster the PC the better the show.
If the VGA graphics seem sluggish, try EGA Graphic Card selection <T>.
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* INSTALLING *
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Resident software (TSR's) should be turned off! E.g., Sidekick, ProKey
Networks, Commander...
Install and operate outside of the Windows environment. The plain
ordinary C:> prompt is the best place to start.....
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Please make note of new "Menu Selections". These take precedence over
those mentioned herein and in hard cover manual, et al.
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There is a real difference in DOS between "/" and "\"
This system requires about 1 Megabyte of hard disc storage.
Buffers will be set to 28
Files will be set to 28
If the Buffers & Files settings are not to your liking reset buffers
& files by rebooting your system.
Please make a backup copy first....and use the backup to install.
For a Hard disc system:
d: = any floppy drive. target drive: = hard drive
Insert this diskette into a floppy drive....as follows:
d:\>INSTALL {target drive:} {space} {\sub-directory}
For example:
d:\>INSTALL C: \RACE
d:\>C:
C:\>CD\RACE
C:\RACE>TRACK
The installer will establish the sub-directory.
Whenever you reload a REGISTER file, meet # is reset to one (1). Erase
*.BET, *.RCE & *.TTT files...or "Duplicate file name...." will occur. It is
not fatal...ignore. If this is an update....you probably would like to save
your Register. Don't overwrite!
Examples of wrong install commands:
d:\>INSTALL C:\HHR
d:\>INSTALL C:\ HHR
d:\>INSTALL C:HHR
d:\>INSTALL A: \HHR
C:\>A:INSTALL.......
etc..............
The system may be re-installed anytime. If asked to "Overwrite a file?"
the best policy is to answer "Yes". If you want to save an old file...
like the Horse Register and/or save time....answer "NO".
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* COLORS *
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Default colors are:
OUTLINE = White
MASK = White
NUMBER = Black
These colors may be changed as follows:
OUTLINE = HORSE
MASK = BLANKET
NUMBER = NUMBER
SHIRT = Not implemented.
CAP = Not implemented.
<R>estart will set you back to default.
Monochrome graphics may not be changed.
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If you change graphic modes...colors may change; and in monochrome modes
the colors & figures may drop out. Return to the higher resolution graphic
mode....or re-install.
Note: Horses, while in the Camera mode come in only 3 colors. However, the
blankets and numbers are accurately shown....with the numbers being bright-
ened. Also, a number in the color black, appears as white.
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16 horses with the name "*number = DUMMY" have been supplied to accomodate
<F>ields. Learn their id's. You may want to use them instead of using a
valid horse....or breeding.
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For those who play by themselves.....and wish a phantom public to make bets,
please select <F>antom public. This bet is limited to $2.00 no matter what!
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If you have a "Need for Speed".....
The race is purposely slowed down to heighten anticipation. The "CapsLock"
or "shift" key with the ca<m>era on, will kick the race into high gear, if
you have a 386 or 486.
If your PC has a "Turbo" switch.......make sure that it is in the high speed
position.
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To begin, all Horses are owned by "TRACK".
There are three (3) ways to take possession of a Horse.
1) Auction
2) Resale
3) Breed
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<CR> = <Enter> = <Carriage Return>
X-acta & Trifecta bets are made in the following sequence:
1.- <CR>
2.- Wager
3.- <X> or <T>
4.- Post Position (or <W>) of 1st Horse <CR>
5.- Post Position (or <W>) of 2nd Horse <CR>
6.- Post Position (or <W>) of 3rd Horse <CR>
Only one position may be "wheeled".
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Attention:
640 x 400 graphic resolution will fail on the picture demo and
will not allow color changes. This resolution is found on AT&T
and Olivetti PC's. However, all other functions will operate.
In the VGA mode, execution of the Color change(s) will result
in a delay of the track layout. Therefore, save your color
changes for all at once.....if you can. Otherwise, there is no
degradation of program performance. Speedy 386 PC's may make
this delay transparent to the user, anyway.
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Midnight:
At midnight the system does not allow betting. Curfew...?????
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Calls:
Do not take the "Calls" too seriously. They're close enough.
Don't forget you are viewing the race on an angle. The same
goes for turns.
Time:
Likewise....
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Some user functions have purposely been made difficult, to prevent the
Marshall from accidently falling on the keyboard and creating a situation
most favorable to himself/herself. For example: Capital "R" is required to
start a race. Small "r" will not.
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* FIELD *
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This feature will allow you to set-up a field for a race.......change a
horse's name and sex...and rate the animal for a given distance.
The use of percentages (00-128%) makes this system amenable to any other
handicapping system that you prefer....as ratings, speed, etc. are all
relative anyway. The advantage of this simulator is that traffic and post
position are definitely a factor.
The driver for this type race is very consistent and different from the
algorithm driving the game.
A study was performed on this algorithm by an independent agent. Their
recommendations have resulted in an extensive enhancement, with commensurate
improvement of this system to predict winners <hah!>.
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* CLASS *
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Class will change depending on a Horse's performance and experience. However,
"ST MID STR" ratings are inherited traits and probably won't change.
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* GRAPHICS *
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Only a given set of graphics are supported. "+" will attempt to find
the highest resolution available in your system.
If you select a non-supported graphic the system will not respond. Also
some graphics work up to a point then go "Illegal....". Start again and
select another. There's one there for your system.
VGA is given full support and gives the best race pictures.
Hercules & EGA are also supported. CGA is not.
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* CAMERA *
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The camera may be toggled on and off from the main MENU by pressing <M>.
The camera may be turned on / off during a race by pressing and holding
<+> to turn on (once is not enough)........and <-> to turn off (once is
usually enough). Patience. It may take time to take hold.
WHERE ARE THEY....? While the Camera is on.....you may want to see the
"bird's eye-view". Press <+> once....and wait.
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* JOCKEY *
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The jockey may be toggled on and off from the main MENU by pressing <J>.
The jockey may be turned on / off during a race by pressing and holding
<@> to turn on......and <!> to turn off. Patience. It may take time to
take hold.
You may now rate the Jockey on any given Horse. Keep in mind that a
Jockey can only do so much for a horse. Don't expect miracles. On the
other hand, a poor combination of "Jockey & Horse" will definitely tell
in the long run.
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* DEAD HEATS *
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Dead Heats are impossible. The decision(s) of the computer is final.
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* DAILY DOUBLE *
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Daily Double Bets can only be made before the First Race. No provision has
been made to pre-determine the number of entries for the 2nd Race. Therefore,
the number of horses available for the Second Race is limited to the number
of Horses running in the First Race. Hence, run a field in the 1st Race which
will satisfy even the most avid player, who demands outrageous choices.
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* BETTING HISTORY *
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Every Bet is recorded and available for inspection after each race. Enter
a Bettor's ID; i.e., any name or code that will be unique to that bettor...,
or blank if you don't care. Daily Double bets are ignored in the tabulation(s).
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* CASE *
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Pay attention to Upper & Lower case. In some instances, it is important.
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* TROUBLE *
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In the of event of trouble:
0.- Take the diskette(s) to another computer and see if you encounter the
same difficulty(s).
1.- Execute a CHKDSK of all diskettes and hard drives.
2.- Check your PATH. Make sure it leads to DOS & the Root directory; e.g.,
PATH=C:\DOS;C:\
3.- Your Config.sys file may require one or more of the following commands:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS
BUFFERS=30
FILES=28
FCBS=12,12
(no spaces in DOS commands)..........
4.- If your system has no printer....press <Ctrl-Break> when asked for
"default printer / list device".....but do not terminate batch job!
5.- Lazer printers should use emulators and be compatible with Epson (fx)
format.
*.- If you make changes to your Config.sys file be sure and re-boot the
system.
*.- The CONFIG.SYS & COMMAND.COM files should be in your root directory.
*.- "Out of memory....." errors occur when your system is on a Network
or a TSR program is operating in the background. Take your PC off the
network.....and/or shut down TSR, memory resident programs. This is
done most often by using a separate AUTOEXEC.BAT file which does not
turn on TSR programs and rebooting your system.
*.- If your system appears "Sluggish" make a "Wager" and <C>ancel the bet.
If it takes more than 3 seconds to flash the "No Bet" message...then
you are most likely on a Network or a TSR program is operating in the
background. Shut it off!
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* WARNING *
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A hidden registration file is maintained linking the original purchaser to
the diskette. Also, a hidden audit file is maintained transparent to the user,
which leaves a trail which can be be traced back to the original user.
DO NOT distribute copies of these programs. You could be held liable for the
payment of all unauthorized copies.
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* Acknowledgments *
Data-Plane Inc. gratefully acknowledges the permission granted to use
LHA.EXE (c)Yoshi, 1991-92 provided by K.Okubo.
Data-Plane Inc. gratefully acknowledges the contributions of Rab Hagin
of the Daily Racing Form whose contribution was invaluable.
Data-Plane Inc. also gratefully acknowledges the suggestions of Al Fasulo,
Mark Jaure, Howard Levin, Gerald Travis, Terry Eisenberg and countless others
whose suggestions, criticisms and general nagging have been very valuable.
IBM(tm) is the registered trademark of International Business Machines.
MS-DOS(tm) is the registered trademark of MicroSoft Incorporated.
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Please return the registration card to qualify for telephone support and
future discounts on upgraded versions.
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Telephone support:
1 - (206) - 838 - 4181
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Suggestions for improvements to the game and other correspondence, or
applications for refunds POSTMARKED no later than 48 HOURS from DATE of
receipt and accompanied by proof of PURCHASE & POST, must be addressed
to the following location (absolutely no exceptions):
Data-Plane Inc.
Customer Service
330 S.W. 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98055
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