Maxspa
02-27-2006, 02:06 PM
"Maximus Play"
Software Review
"Maximus Play is both a handicapping software and
a research tool. It was cleverly devised by a Canadian
firm called K.Tex Engineering LTD. This is not their only software
offering as they have created software to use in the
stock market. The developer uses "Maximus Play" for
his own handicapping pursuits and softly chided me
during the selection test when I did not include a horse
Dee's Legend that paid $81.60 at Santa Anita. I will do
my best to analyze this software, as an at best average
computer person, trying to implement learned
handicapping ideas. That way you should get a clear
picture of what's in store for you, should you decide to
purchase this program.
"Maximus Play' is not a handicapping program for
everybody. The introductory process, getting to
understand the basic workings of the software, will take
time. You will need patience and practice to use a DRF
file, export it to "Maximus Play" and then use the
handicapping process to arrive at a selection. To take
advantage of what I consider a crucial part of the program
you need to download result files from TrackMaster. This
created a problem for me because unlike HDW, DRF, ITS,
TSN, or BRIS, downloading at Trackmaster is different. The
suggestions given on their website contained pictures
regarding downloading steps that were outdated. I had to
call them and get help. These result files are used by
"Maximus Play" to help you find the types of races that
are profitable. This information is priceless. That's why
when Aqueduct had some days during the test when huge
payoffs were prevalent, "Maximus Play" was 7 for 13.
This aspect of the software is, worth the
price, and IMHO makes it a bargain. Remember if you
use two files it will be a daily fee for both per track and
this is a financial drawback.
The program uses Formulator Basic files from DRF.
You download them and export them from Formulator to
"Maximus Play". Open "Maximus Play" and you'll find a
file drop down menu. Clicking import file will allow you
to find the day's races and you are underway. The
race program for that day will be shown and you click
on the race you wish to handicap. When you reach
this point in your handicapping, you'll find an easy, well
defined process for handicapping. I particularly liked the
ability to bring up the past performances for an individual
horse or several of the entries. A suggestion, at this point
in time, would be to download the help files and print them
for reference purposes.
On the handicapping screen you can select profiles
included with the program or your own that you have
devised. Profiles are an integral part of the program and
can include basic handicapping principles of speed, class
and consistency. Developing these profiles in accordance
with information gleaned from the result files can be
dynamite. You can handicap a race using the results from
several profiles and in each case the profile picks can be
identified. In the test I used one included with the software
and two I developed using the result charts.
There are a couple of suggestions for the developer, that
would improve the software and appeal to more handicappers.
One the use of file options other than DRF or Trackmaster would be number one. However, when I mentioned this to the developer
he mentioned that this would not be possible unless he
redesigned the software. Secondly whenever you handicap with
a certain profile and there are scratches, select a different
profile and you have to scratch the horses again. Even
though there were past performances readily available on
the handicapping screen, I would have liked to see days
away available for profile development or at least on the
handicapping screen where the horses are listed. Don't
let these suggestions affect your overall program evaluation.
I think you'll find that this competent programmer has done a fine job getting the important information to the handicapper.
The results from the selection board indicate a winning
performance for both Aqueduct and Santa Anita. Aqueduct
stats were excellent in regard to percent and price. Santa
Anita on the other hand though it showed a profit depended
on a last day double digit horse to be a winner.
Finally, this program in my estimation can help certain
handicappers improve their bottom line. The person must have
a combination of skills. He or she must have some basic
computer understanding, patience, problem solving
techniques, plus willingness to wait and play the races that
profiles and handicapping experience tell us have a good
chance to be winners. This software will be part of my
handicapping procedure.
Maxspa
Software Review
"Maximus Play is both a handicapping software and
a research tool. It was cleverly devised by a Canadian
firm called K.Tex Engineering LTD. This is not their only software
offering as they have created software to use in the
stock market. The developer uses "Maximus Play" for
his own handicapping pursuits and softly chided me
during the selection test when I did not include a horse
Dee's Legend that paid $81.60 at Santa Anita. I will do
my best to analyze this software, as an at best average
computer person, trying to implement learned
handicapping ideas. That way you should get a clear
picture of what's in store for you, should you decide to
purchase this program.
"Maximus Play' is not a handicapping program for
everybody. The introductory process, getting to
understand the basic workings of the software, will take
time. You will need patience and practice to use a DRF
file, export it to "Maximus Play" and then use the
handicapping process to arrive at a selection. To take
advantage of what I consider a crucial part of the program
you need to download result files from TrackMaster. This
created a problem for me because unlike HDW, DRF, ITS,
TSN, or BRIS, downloading at Trackmaster is different. The
suggestions given on their website contained pictures
regarding downloading steps that were outdated. I had to
call them and get help. These result files are used by
"Maximus Play" to help you find the types of races that
are profitable. This information is priceless. That's why
when Aqueduct had some days during the test when huge
payoffs were prevalent, "Maximus Play" was 7 for 13.
This aspect of the software is, worth the
price, and IMHO makes it a bargain. Remember if you
use two files it will be a daily fee for both per track and
this is a financial drawback.
The program uses Formulator Basic files from DRF.
You download them and export them from Formulator to
"Maximus Play". Open "Maximus Play" and you'll find a
file drop down menu. Clicking import file will allow you
to find the day's races and you are underway. The
race program for that day will be shown and you click
on the race you wish to handicap. When you reach
this point in your handicapping, you'll find an easy, well
defined process for handicapping. I particularly liked the
ability to bring up the past performances for an individual
horse or several of the entries. A suggestion, at this point
in time, would be to download the help files and print them
for reference purposes.
On the handicapping screen you can select profiles
included with the program or your own that you have
devised. Profiles are an integral part of the program and
can include basic handicapping principles of speed, class
and consistency. Developing these profiles in accordance
with information gleaned from the result files can be
dynamite. You can handicap a race using the results from
several profiles and in each case the profile picks can be
identified. In the test I used one included with the software
and two I developed using the result charts.
There are a couple of suggestions for the developer, that
would improve the software and appeal to more handicappers.
One the use of file options other than DRF or Trackmaster would be number one. However, when I mentioned this to the developer
he mentioned that this would not be possible unless he
redesigned the software. Secondly whenever you handicap with
a certain profile and there are scratches, select a different
profile and you have to scratch the horses again. Even
though there were past performances readily available on
the handicapping screen, I would have liked to see days
away available for profile development or at least on the
handicapping screen where the horses are listed. Don't
let these suggestions affect your overall program evaluation.
I think you'll find that this competent programmer has done a fine job getting the important information to the handicapper.
The results from the selection board indicate a winning
performance for both Aqueduct and Santa Anita. Aqueduct
stats were excellent in regard to percent and price. Santa
Anita on the other hand though it showed a profit depended
on a last day double digit horse to be a winner.
Finally, this program in my estimation can help certain
handicappers improve their bottom line. The person must have
a combination of skills. He or she must have some basic
computer understanding, patience, problem solving
techniques, plus willingness to wait and play the races that
profiles and handicapping experience tell us have a good
chance to be winners. This software will be part of my
handicapping procedure.
Maxspa