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Forum: Handicapping Software 01-12-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,686
Posted By thoroughbred
CompuTrak still active

FYI ( To those who may have been wondered.)
Even though I am now 92 years old, the CompuTrak Handicapping Program and I are still very much active. Been so since 1991.
My son, Robert, now handles a...
Forum: Handicapping Software 05-12-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 27,635
Posted By thoroughbred
Scratches

CompuTrak includes the scratch tool for BRIS files
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-12-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,628
Posted By thoroughbred
Quirin on Weight

Magister,

Very interesting. My analysis is shown in detail at our website documentation link. Can you please analyze it, and see where you may have some comments about it.
Also, please post the...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-11-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,628
Posted By thoroughbred
Robert, Analyses have shown that weight does...

Robert,

Analyses have shown that weight does affect the outcome. It is also well known that trainers often seek to find jockeys of lesser weight.

My own analysis of this question can be found...
Forum: Handicapper's Corner 11-10-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,593
Posted By thoroughbred
Robert, The Friction Value in CompuTrak is...

Robert,

The Friction Value in CompuTrak is especially effective for Turf Routes.
Will very likely help you eliminate the trouble with such races.

Thoroughbred
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 10-27-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,463
Posted By thoroughbred
Shouldn't you get more points if you pick a lower...

Shouldn't you get more points if you pick a lower odds horse to lose than if you pick a higher odds horse to lose? For example, if you pick the favorite to lose, that is showing more insight than if...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-14-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
I believe the results shown, by independent...

I believe the results shown, by independent users, at the links at the beginning of this thread show that the question refers to why does it picks so many winners.
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-11-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
Yes it would be nice to handicap many races here....

Yes it would be nice to handicap many races here. But, having reached the age of 87, my time priorities, of necessity, have to be devoted to other things.

I feel fortunate, that when I was...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-11-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
This is usually not so. In fact, it is my...

This is usually not so. In fact, it is my understanding that it was only the CompuTrak generated odds line that Brad Free used for his handicapping that led to his upbeat DRF article.
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-10-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
We understand your concern, so here is verifiable...

We understand your concern, so here is verifiable information. Lindsay Hurst, more recently posted on this Board that he has won good money on handicapping contests using CompuTrak. What's important...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-10-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
Since it is likely that the problem is related to...

Since it is likely that the problem is related to your particular computer setup, we have replied to you by private message on this Board.
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-10-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
Bugboy, Program works with both 32 and 64...

Bugboy,

Program works with both 32 and 64 bit computers and the various versions of Windows, e.g., XP, 7, 8, 8.1 etc.

Problem may be with your computer. Please email us at...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-10-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
The links at the start of this thread go a long...

The links at the start of this thread go a long way in answering your question.
Better yet, you can try CompuTrak for free and see for yourself. There is a free version of the program avaiable at...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-09-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
Hyipro, Thank you for your upbeat comments...

Hyipro,

Thank you for your upbeat comments about CompuTrak

To respond to your question as to the difference in results between Turf and Dirt races.

While CompuTrak does very well in both...
Forum: Handicapping Software 10-09-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,347
Posted By thoroughbred
What's The Reason for CompuTrak's Success?

What’s The Reason For CompuTrak’s Success?

We have often been asked why it is that the CompuTrak handicapping program has been so successful.

That it has provided, and continues to provide,...
Forum: Handicapper's Corner 09-28-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,905
Posted By thoroughbred
Husker55, You are correct. It's important to...

Husker55,

You are correct. It's important to know how the numbers in software programs were made.

The following links take you to the mathematical/engineering basis of CompuTrak, which explains...
Forum: Handicapping Software 09-28-2014, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,298
Posted By thoroughbred
Ranging from manual input using DOS to today's...

Ranging from manual input using DOS to today's automatic and user friendly version.
Also features such as the "picks", (the black box), the oddsline report, etc., have been added and also making it...
Forum: Handicapping Software 09-26-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,298
Posted By thoroughbred
Flysofree, CompuTrak started in 1992 and, as...

Flysofree,

CompuTrak started in 1992 and, as you know, is still going strong. :-)

It's still on the Internet at www.revelationprofits.com where both the free and paid versions are available.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 09-24-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,766
Posted By thoroughbred
Classhandicapper, EXCELLENT

Classhandicapper,

EXCELLENT
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 09-23-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,766
Posted By thoroughbred
Creating a model to predicting the early Pace of the race

DeltaLover,

One of the more successful features of the CompuTrak Handicapping System is the calculation, from previous pacelines of course, the speed of the horses right at the gate, i.e. not at...
Forum: Handicapper's Corner 09-21-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,768
Posted By thoroughbred
Probable Max Losses in a Row

Ultracapper,
Thanks for the date correction. At my advanced age, many dates of long ago sort of blend together.
As a baseball junkie, you may wish to know my conjecture as to why Williams was able...
Forum: Handicapper's Corner 09-12-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,768
Posted By thoroughbred
probable max losses in a row.

Stillriledup,
Very true.
There have been analyses which show that if you bet every race and choose only one horse to WIN, then it is just about impossible to have a win rate of 40%.

I've thought...
Forum: Handicapping Software 08-25-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,661
Posted By thoroughbred
Good Handicapping Needs----

Think of it this way:
1.- Use the default values for your handicapping.
2.- Use the choices away from the defaults when you are seeking "outlier" types of info, or when most of the horses pacelines...
Forum: Handicapping Software 08-25-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,661
Posted By thoroughbred
Testing showed, not surprisingly, that the best...

Testing showed, not surprisingly, that the best results are obtained when pacelines are considered that more closely resemble "todays" race, e.g., the same surface. When the surface restriction is...
Forum: Handicapping Software 08-24-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,661
Posted By thoroughbred
computrak

Just the other day you challenged me to pick a winner for you, on another Forum, and using CompuTrak I provided one, and it paid a nice price. We are always available to help in any learning.
We...
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