Private handicapping library for sale

[lefty359]

Back of the slide rule is the Amervar Variant instructions.
I had one not too long ago but now I can't find it.

[fmazur]

I too have one buried somewhere in my garage along with a bunch of other handicapping paraphernalia. I used it quite a bit in the 70s. As I recall it was pretty good at that time.

[Longshot6977]

I never used Taulbot's slide ruler, but it looks like a cool gizmo that takes out a lot of guesswork.
Speaking of other handicapping paraphernalia, has anyone ever used the Mattel Horse Race Analyzer device? I still have mine in the original box with instructions. I found the explanation online of how the software works too. I paid $125 for it in 1980. Memories.

[lefty359]

Yep, remember he Mattel Analyzer. If memory serves, it worked on a formula related to a horses earnings.

[Longshot6977]

Originally Posted by lefty359

Yep, remember he Mattel Analyzer. If memory serves, it worked on a formula related to a horses earnings.

Earnings was a small part of the equation. Its algorithms were created by William Quirin, so it probably was a state of the art device back then.

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by Rivegauche610

Nice Borg's Ultimate Pace Handicapping (spiral bound xerox by author) $10
Pandolfo: $5 each
Pro Simulcast System
Pace Handicapping Longshots
Speed and Class Handicapping
Exotic Longshots (Stapled pages; free with any of the other Gandolfo pamphlets)

Hey Rive

I am pretty sure the 1st one is Nick Borg

[plainolebill]

Originally Posted by Longshot6977

I never used Taulbot's slide ruler, but it looks like a cool gizmo that takes out a lot of guesswork.
Speaking of other handicapping paraphernalia, has anyone ever used the Mattel Horse Race Analyzer device? I still have mine in the original box with instructions. I found the explanation online of how the software works too. I paid $125 for it in 1980. Memories.

Last time I looked mine was up in the attic. It didn't make me rich.

[stewball1127]

Originally Posted by Rivegauche610

Scott How Will Your Horse Run Today
(spiral bound)

Great book

[Partsnut]

Originally Posted by lefty359

Back of the slide rule is the Amervar Variant instructions.
I had one not too long ago but now I can't find it.

There are 2 software versions of the Taulbot slide rule.

1-Amervar

2-Pace Calculator.

[Partsnut]

Originally Posted by lefty359

Back of the slide rule is the Amervar Variant instructions.
I had one not too long ago but now I can't find it.

I still have mine with the original instructions.

[Partsnut]

A book that I would highly recommend would be "The Skeptical Handicapper" by Barry Meadows. It contains 445 pages of very insightful handicapping information and the data which was supplied by Ken Massa. Most of us are all familiar with his software and accomplishments. Both these gentleman who are formidable players. They are very knowledgeable, experienced and credible when it comes to horse racing. This book is a source that you can learn from. It is also an excellent reference.

[thaskalos]

I met an old Greek guy at an OTB some 20 years ago. Upon getting to know him better, I found out that he was a wealthy retired businessman with a passion for handicapping. He was a small bettor...and we remained friends for about 15 years, going to the OTB together many, many times. About 5 years ago I was told that he died at the age of 87...and shortly afterwards, I was contacted by his lawyer who told me that my newly-deceased friend "George" had remembered me in his will. Could I come to the lawyer's office and pick up a box...his attorney asked me. Since George was a man of considerable means, the box could have contained ANYTHING...so, I hastened to the lawyer's office to pick it up. Alas...the box was full of old handicapping systems, of the RPM variety...along with a Taulbot slide-rule calculator, in pristine condition. I got rid of the systems, but hung on to the pace calculator, as a reminder...

[CheckMark]

Originally Posted by Partsnut

A book that I would highly recommend would be "The Skeptical Handicapper" by Barry Meadows. It contains 445 pages of very insightful handicapping information and the data which was supplied by Ken Massa. Most of us are all familiar with his software and accomplishments. Both these gentleman who are formidable players. They are very knowledgeable, experienced and credible when it comes to horse racing. This book is a source that you can learn from. It is also an excellent reference.

Sounds like a good book Parts! I need a copy for reading during this virus

[Nitro]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

I met an old Greek guy at an OTB some 20 years ago. Upon getting to know him better, I found out that he was a wealthy retired businessman with a passion for handicapping. He was a small bettor...and we remained friends for about 15 years, going to the OTB together many, many times. About 5 years ago I was told that he died at the age of 87...and shortly afterwards, I was contacted by his lawyer who told me that my newly-deceased friend "George" had remembered me in his will. Could I come to the lawyer's office and pick up a box...his attorney asked me. Since George was a man of considerable means, the box could have contained ANYTHING...so, I hastened to the lawyer's office to pick it up. Alas...the box was full of old handicapping systems, of the RPM variety...along with a Taulbot slide-rule calculator, in pristine condition. I got rid of the systems, but hung on to the pace calculator, as a reminder...

That story reminds me of an episode from the Honeymooners. That’s when Ralph was notified that the little old lady that he was always so kind to when she rode the bus had passed away but left him in her will. When he went to the lawyer’s office he was told that the lady was very wealthy and had left him “Fortune”. It turned out that “Fortune” was the name of her favorite bird... Ralph’s before-and-after reaction was priceless!

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by Nitro

That story reminds me of an episode from the Honeymooners. That’s when Ralph was notified that the little old lady that he was always so kind to when she rode the bus had passed away but left him in her will. When he went to the lawyer’s office he was told that the lady was very wealthy and had left him “Fortune”. It turned out that “Fortune” was the name of her favorite bird... Ralph’s before-and-after reaction was priceless!

Classic Honeymooners episode. I remember it well.