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Get the Derby Edge Here!
Imported runners from half way around the world, talented fillies who have yet to face the opposite sex, and the annual confusion surrounding the Kentucky Derby -- how does one seperate fact from fiction and pick this year's winner? As always, BRIS has the answers!
From our exclusive Class, Pace & Speed figures to detailed pedigree data, Bloodstock Research has it all! Nowhere else will you find such a powerful, comprehensive menu for playing the Triple Crown races:
TRIPLE CROWN NEWS & NOTES (NEW!)
Our popular website, www.brisnet.com, offers a valuable new service. The new Triple Crown News & Notes page features timely news items, workout information, updated pedigree info, handicapping articles and quick access to BRIS handicapping reports. Check it out on the internet everyday!
FREE Handicapper's Edge
Racing fans have come to rely on the HANDICAPPER'S EDGE daily newsletter for its pertinent Triple Crown news. The industry's best newsletter keeps getting better. The Edge now offers some new features, with more to come:
* "They Said It" -- invaluable quotes from trainers and jockeys. * Detailed "Carryover Watch" -- advice on playing major Pick-6 carryovers.
And don't miss the Track Bandit's analysis of the KY Derby on Friday night. He is redhot, having recently nailed the Florida Derby trifecta in exact order!
ULTIMATE PP'S
Official Derby field with post positions available for all entry reports, including the Ultimate PP's, on Wednesday night, April 28. Start handicapping days ahead with the handicapper's best weapon - the Ultimate Past Performances. BRIS Class, Pace, & Speed Ratings and Pedigree statistics are valuable tools for handicapping the Kentucky Derby. If you took advantage of the giveaway back in January and February, then you know how important the Ultimate PP's are to your handicapping.
Download BRIS handicapping reports for the Preakness on Wednesday night, May 12.
Let BRIS Do the Work!
Take advantage of the nine handicapping packages offered by BRIS and let the computer do the work for you. Download any of the programs FREE from the Handicapper's Library on direct-dialup or from the FREE SOFTWARE page at www.brisnet.com.
INSIDER PICKS & POWER PLAYS will also do the work for you by identifying powerful angles such as key races, exceptional workouts, hot trainer/jockey combos, and much more. Last year, the Clocker's Special Power Play angle nailed the \$291.80 boxed exacta in the Derby! It pinpointed the three horses working the best over the Churchill oval -- Artax, Victory Gallop, and Real Quiet!
Also, Insider Picks & Power Plays now offers 3 Star Best Bets, a selection method that hits over 40% winners! You will want to know if there are any best best on the Derby card.
Few handicappers know Kentucky racing as well as the KENTUCKY HANDICAPPER, who will be covering the entire Derby card at Churchill Downs. Download these expert selections for only \$3 on the Thursday, April 29.
GOING TO THE DERBY?
If you are away from your computer, BRIS can still accomodate your handicapping needs. Call 1-800-354-9206 for our fax or overnight mail service.
Three-Peat for the Wizard?
Real Quiet \$18.80, Silver Charm \$10.00
Followers of the Wizard's Kentucky Derby sheet have nailed the last two Run for the Roses! Can the nation's best handicapper bring you the winner for the third year in a row? Horseplayers, you can't afford to miss the Wizard's in-depth analysis and wagering strategies for any of the Triple Crown events. Only \$8.00 each, his Derby and Preakness sheets are available Thursday morning before the big races. Don't play the Triple Crown without them!
FREE Handicapping Software!
If you're running any of BRIS' top handicapping programs, make sure you have the latest version. Recently, BRIS has upgraded many of the packages offered free to customers. Here's a list with the most up-to-date versions:
ALLWays 7.1
AOdds Silver
Capsheet 3.9
Common Ground Online
Multicaps 4.28
Neurax 1.1a
Neurax Pro 2.0
PP Generator 1.9.4
PlusV Enhanced
For viewing and printing PDF files:
Acrobat Reader
Win95 version 3.02
Win3.1 version 3.01
Mac version 3.02
Introducing... 3 Star Best Bets
A New Feature of Insider Picks & Power Plays
How does over 40% winners sound? Hard to believe, we know, but that's what you will get with the new 3 Star Best Bets found on the Insider Picks & Power Plays report. Months of research have uncovered a high percentage selection method that gives you the edge. Try it today for only \$5 per card. You won't be disappointed!
Y2K - Are You Compliant? (Part Two)
Last month, in our Handicapping Times, we wrote about the now infamous year 2000 computer compliance problem. This is an important issue, one that impacts all aspects of information technology, perhaps even your personal computer.
The basis of the problem relates to the computer's internal clocks and the recognition of the digits "00" correctly. Models manufactured prior to mid-1997 may interpret the numbers to represent the year 1900, or not recognize the number at all. This could result in calculation of erroneous information, or even a total malfunction of the system.
What exactly is Y2K compliance? If your PC is Y2K compliant, it means that your system properly recognizes the dates in the 21st century, including leap years, and it will handle the transition from 1999 to 2000. Compliance also means that all software and programs you utilize will recognize these same functions as well.
So, what to do now? - First and foremost, be aware of the issue, particularly if you have an older computer. Read all you can about the problem. Informational sites can be accessed through the internet using your favorite search engine, like Yahoo, Excite, or Lycos. Be wary of what you read, however, as anyone can post anything on the internet. Year 2000 issues and updates are thoroughly discussed at most computer manufacturers' home pages. If you run Windows, Y2K informational updates are available from Microsoft.
If you are comfortable working in DOS, you can test your system for Y2K compliance. Hardware components involved are the real-time clock (RTC), and the Basic Input-Output System (BIOS). The BIOS is responsible for setting the century indicator in the "RTC." If your computer's BIOS does not interpret the year 2000 accurately, the system clock will not update correctly when you reboot your system.
If you don't understand working in DOS, it's best to consider either professional assistance, or utilize a Y2K commercial software compliance program. If your computer fails the compliance tests, programs are available to solve the problem. If the computer's BIOS fails the test, you're probably better off putting your PC out to pasture. Also, don't forget to check with your individual software vendors for their Y2K compliance, particularly as it relates to your license agreements and subscription expiration dates.
Above all, if you do nothing else, "back-up" your files before the New Year. This means copying programs and files to disks or tapes for safekeeping. In a worst case scenario, if your computer does crash, you will at least have copies of your important information for retrieval. Routine file "back-up" is good practice. The "millennium bug" has now given you more reason to protect your files and program.
We continue to test all of our programs and reports at Bloodstock Research for compliance, as we have done for the past year. We are doing everything we can to make sure you, our customer, continues to receive accurate information so you can successfully, and profitably, handicap Year 2000 race cards.
May 1999 Racing Calendar
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