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10-18-2018, 06:01 PM
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I disagree that it's not worth the time. It most definitely is if you know what you want and you have the $ to get it programmed. If you have a programmer that already has the brisnet format to in port pp's your talking about basically writing code for your custom ratings and how you want everything displayed.
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Nice to see you posting.
I’ve looked at most of the big programs. I cannot imagine something that I could come up with, that they haven’t already developed. Especially at this date of maturity. I won’t name names, but we have at least 4 developers on this board that should be greatly admired. They put out some really good stuff. Start shopping
But that’s just me....I guess
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10-18-2018, 06:06 PM
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and wondering if anyone would give me examples on the software or how to actually make it. Anything will help.  |
https://alldataexcel.weebly.com/alld...tructions.html
After years of entering Brisnet PP data "by hand" into an Excel workbook that I use to create a odds line, I stumbled upon this a few days ago. Best of all, it's free.
Already it has saved me hours of work.
I only wish I'd found it years ago.
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10-19-2018, 03:45 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knew of how to make a software for horse racing. I have seen people with software in Google Sheets (or Excel), and wondering if anyone would give me examples on the software or how to actually make it. Anything will help. Thanks |
Thoroughbred Handicapping the Computer Way by Howard Berenbon seems to be the only book out there on the subject of computer handicapping. I ordered it from Amazon on Oct 1 but it has yet to be shipped. According to the description it uses the Basic language and Excel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/09...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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10-20-2018, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Actor
Thoroughbred Handicapping the Computer Way by Howard Berenbon seems to be the only book out there on the subject of computer handicapping. I ordered it from Amazon on Oct 1 but it has yet to be shipped. According to the description it uses the Basic language and Excel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/09...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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$662 ????????
Are you f^&@*%g nuts.......
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10-20-2018, 11:50 AM
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The Voice of Reason!
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If I had $662, I wouldn't need a program to bet horses! 
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10-20-2018, 12:27 PM
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$662 ????????
Are you f^&@*%g nuts.......
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That's the cheaper one, there's another guy on Amazon selling for $1500.
And it's 22 years old.
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10-20-2018, 12:30 PM
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That's the cheaper one, there's another guy on Amazon selling for $1500.
And it's 22 years old.
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OK...good...I'm getting that one.... 
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10-20-2018, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Actor
Thoroughbred Handicapping the Computer Way by Howard Berenbon seems to be the only book out there on the subject of computer handicapping. I ordered it from Amazon on Oct 1 but it has yet to be shipped. According to the description it uses the Basic language and Excel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/09...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have that book but haven't looked at it in years. Now you got me curious enough to find it and revisit it. My recollection of the BASIC handicapping programs was that I was less than impressed.
Any rate you can use this site for university level courses in many types of computer programming and other subjects. Some you have to pay for but many are free.
https://www.edx.org
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10-26-2018, 04:25 AM
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$662 ????????
Are you f^&@*%g nuts.......
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Definitely not.
$9.99 plus 3.99 shipping. Total $14.98 My debit card has not been charged so far. It was supposed to delivered last Wednesday but it was not. Amazon says to take it up with the seller. I don't think he has the book and I don't think he ever had it. I'll probably end up cancelling the order if I can. $13.98 is not going to break me.
I've never had this happen with Amazon before.
Meanwhile another source (not Amazon) claims to have a copy for $97. I won't be buying that one.
Just out of curiosity, where did you find one for $662 ?
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10-26-2018, 07:56 AM
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Definitely not.
$9.99 plus 3.99 shipping. Total $14.98 My debit card has not been charged so far. It was supposed to delivered last Wednesday but it was not. Amazon says to take it up with the seller. I don't think he has the book and I don't think he ever had it. I'll probably end up cancelling the order if I can. $13.98 is not going to break me.
I've never had this happen with Amazon before.
Meanwhile another source (not Amazon) claims to have a copy for $97. I won't be buying that one.
Just out of curiosity, where did you find one for $662 ?
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I clicked your link when you first put it up...it showed the book for $662...apparently something was wrong....and now some how it got rectified...
or maybe ..
I'm Nutz!!!
Mike
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10-26-2018, 08:25 AM
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I'm Nutz!!
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I clicked the link as well and saw the same $600+ price. So you are not nutz. Well...maybe you are but not about what price you saw. 
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10-26-2018, 08:45 AM
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I clicked the link as well and saw the same $600+ price. So you are not nutz. Well...maybe you are but not about what price you saw. |
HH.....
Please agree with me that I am nutz...
I just lost my job and will be 62 in Feb....
I need to tap every and all resources so that I can to
continue to eat.....(scratch that, make it "continue to play the horses")
So if you or anyone else have suggestions , besides mental issues , please tell me what are my options...
Mike
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10-26-2018, 09:58 AM
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crusty old guy
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Originally Posted by mikesal57
I just lost my job and will be 62 in Feb....
I need to tap every and all resources so that I can to
continue to eat.....(scratch that, make it "continue to play the horses")
So if you or anyone else have suggestions , besides mental issues , please tell me what are my options...
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We are in very similar situations. Turned 62 in September and lost my job due to "budget cuts" last January. Tough world out there. I was going to develop some handicapping software to sell but the market is so small that it wasn't worth my time. Currently in career change mode which I don't feel like doing but really have no choice.
For you I suggest...winning money betting the ponies.
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10-26-2018, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by headhawg
We are in very similar situations. Turned 62 in September and lost my job due to "budget cuts" last January. Tough world out there. I was going to develop some handicapping software to sell but the market is so small that it wasn't worth my time. Currently in career change mode which I don't feel like doing but really have no choice.
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Going to PM you Brian...
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10-26-2018, 06:49 PM
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Librocubicularist
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Originally Posted by Actor
Meanwhile another source (not Amazon) claims to have a copy for $97. I won't be buying that one.
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On the other hand I have found several for sale at various online sites, all asking for about $100. Maybe I could buy one, read it, then resell it.
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