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Forum: Handicapping Software 02-19-2013, 11:08 AM
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Views: 2,052
Posted By guckers
Business Intelligence Tools

Question to the database handicappers out there. Does anyone use a BI tool for added analysis or adhoc reporting such as MicroStrategy,SAS,Tableau?

I'm quite versed in MicroStrategy and just setup...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-19-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By guckers
NYRA XML Feed Gone

Anyone else notice that with the NYRA website update that the XML feeds that they had for races is not available. Hopefully it has just moved to a new URL format, but wanted to reach out here to see...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-16-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,545
Posted By guckers
Is there a preview or example of the premium and...

Is there a preview or example of the premium and free tools and figures available on betptc? I'd like to consider before opening an account.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-04-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,948
Posted By guckers
I like the concept, could it be validated with...

I like the concept, could it be validated with more than the record setter?
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-03-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 21,042
Posted By guckers
I just lol'd as im an ENTJ. I think ENTJ's can...

I just lol'd as im an ENTJ. I think ENTJ's can continue. Also, I don't think a formal education is needed, but can be helpful for certain types, just need to have the burning desire and ability to...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-03-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By guckers
OK, got a better picture of what you're after...

OK, got a better picture of what you're after then. It sounds like a lot of data collection. You'll probably want to have an understanding of other factors including track, distance, surface,...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-03-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By guckers
I would stay away from a race that has numerous...

I would stay away from a race that has numerous first time starters if I were only using profit lines.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-02-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By guckers
I agree that some race types, like maidens, may...

I agree that some race types, like maidens, may be more difficult to analyze, but without analyzing the data first, I wouldn't assume that the system can't handicap it. It is probably more inaccurate...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 04-05-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,067
Posted By guckers
What do you keep in your betting journal?

Who uses a betting journal and what do you document?
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 04-03-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,883
Posted By guckers
Data files please.

Data files please.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-31-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 9,149
Posted By guckers
:8: :9: :5: for 9th

:8: :9: :5: for 9th
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-31-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 9,149
Posted By guckers
I asked my wife if she liked Fox Hunt, she said...

I asked my wife if she liked Fox Hunt, she said no, it looks like he has weak legs... yikes.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-27-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By guckers
That is my train of thought. I performed...

That is my train of thought. I performed restrictions analysis by track, and for example, with AQU, 11% of races have a compound/complex restriction and 21% have X restriction types. Another standout...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-26-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By guckers
Thanks for the thorough write-up. It's pretty...

Thanks for the thorough write-up. It's pretty humbling however.

Perhaps in the cases of complex/compound restrictions, it would be beneficial to see if there is a lowest common denominator. For...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-25-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By guckers
Hey everyone, thanks for helping me out on the...

Hey everyone, thanks for helping me out on the restriction codes. I've been able to research and better understand how they are structured. However, I've been having a hard time finding definitions...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-24-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By guckers
I've started this process myself lately as my db...

I've started this process myself lately as my db has been built up.

I've used the following two website as a guide in addition to some of the concepts provided in some of the Beyers books.
...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-12-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 29
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Posted By guckers
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ftfy

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ftfy
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-02-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By guckers
I guess I need to find a good ADW then. On to the...

I guess I need to find a good ADW then. On to the ADW board.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 03-01-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By guckers
Video Replay

What do people like to use for accessing video replays?

I've noticed that equibase has a few plans and there are some other vendors that offer this up.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-28-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By guckers
Thanks sjk!

Thanks sjk!
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-27-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By guckers
Question for DB capper

I'm trying to get a feel for the thoroughness of my data.

Can someone help me out with this:

For AQU, GG, and GP from 1/1/2005-12/31/2011

# of days there was a race at track
# of races at...
Forum: HandiFast Handicapping Software 02-16-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,815
Posted By guckers
Deciding how you are going to build your database...

Deciding how you are going to build your database is a lot easier if you have a general idea of what you want to achieve and or test for performance. Spend more time designing than building as...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-16-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By guckers
beachbabe, thanks for the response. I have...

beachbabe, thanks for the response.

I have a lot of unique codes, so I was hoping to get to a source to explain. However, if there isn't one, maybe I'll compile a list and share to get some help.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-16-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,211
Posted By guckers
Restriction Glossary

Anyone have a thorough resource for restriction codes.

I'm talking about the codes that appear on forms such as...

(NW1 3M)
(NW2 L)
(NW2$ 6MX)
(SNW2 B L)
(S)
(C)
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-15-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By guckers
This looks like a good program, especially for...

This looks like a good program, especially for someone that is new.

I'd like to hear about other PA's experience with this program and have you ever considered db handicapping techniques as a...
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