Easy
Installation

 

 

 

All WATT programs work with Win95, Win98, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7
Note: Winning at the Track runs on machines with 32-bit processors.
If you buy a new computer with a 64-bit processor, be sure it has "XP Mode" installed.

 

Welcome to the Winning at the Track (WATT) demo page.

From this location, you can install these programs now:

o    The Tutorial
o    The WATTdos demo

There are three steps involved:

1.  Open and print this help file ...  Install (Installing the FreeWATT demo)

2.  Following the Install instructions, create a new C:\ TRACK> folder.

3.  Install FreeWATT.zip (includes the WATTdos demo and the Tutorial) into the new TRACK folder.

 

If the FreeWATT.zip program is installed, there is no need to download the TUTOR.zip file since the tutorial is also included in the FreeWATT file.  The tutorial runs when the word TUTOR is typed at the C:\TRACK> prompt.  The WATTdos demo runs by typing the word WATT at the prompt. But, first, create the required TRACK folder.

To download these compressed files, right click each file and go to "Save Target as..."  You should also download pkunzip.exe from this page if you need this shareware program to open any .zip file (also see instructions).  Want personal help or have a question?  Call our offices!

  TUTOR.zip (about 20k)

FreeWATT.zip (about 139k)

To open files:  pkunzip.exe 

Call the publisher if you want immediate, over-the-phone help... there is no obligation whatsoever!

Download and open the files in the new TRACK folder ( C:\TRACK> ).   You can use WinZip or the PKUNZIP.EXE program above to open each file.  PKUNZIP is fast and easy.

Want to see additional free sample race files that can be run in the demo?  Contact the Publisher.

Running the Tutorial:

We recommend that you download FreeWATT to review the Tutorial program before using the demo.  Follow the easy step-by-step Install instructions.  Once the file is opened in your new TRACK folder, you can run the tutorial by typing TUTOR at the C:\TRACK> prompt, or by doing this ...

In the lower left corner, click START, click RUN, then type:  C:\track\tutor.bat

If the entire WATT package is purchased later, the primary installation steps will have already been completed with the installation of the demo.   Both the WATTwin program and the WATTdos programs are installed into a single folder called TRACK, and each WATT versin will operate by using its own icon.  The DATABASE will also be installed in the TRACK folder.  A WATT Race File can only be created either by typing data manually from The Daily Racing Form or by downloading a DRF file ($1.00) from Bloodstock (i.e., the BRIS Single File format) and then entering it into the DATABASE.  Regardless of which program is used, all activity occurs in the TRACK folder.

The DATABASE is not a data-entry program.  Instead, it transfers the necessary BRIS data into a new WATT Race File.  These are sophisticated programs, but they are highly reliable and easy to use. Creating each race file takes only 5 minutes without any typing (two days before).

New users are also encouraged to visit our home page at HorseRacingUSA.com where additional help can be found in the lower left corner.  And, finally, extensive help can be found within each program whenever questions arise about its operation.

General Instructions

If you are not a computer expert and would like to have some help with the installations, you can open and print the small Install file located above and the HowTo PDF file located in the lower left corner of the website's Home page. Best of all, call the Publisher for immediate help.

Note: If the demo works on your computer, every WATT program will also work.

Icon Shortcuts used to run the Demos

Once a file is copied into the new TRACK folder and opened, the program is installed and ready to use.  We also recommend that a WATTdos icon be created on your Windows desktop to run the demo (see the HowTo file).

If you purchase the entire program later, the installation process has essentially been completed beforehand.

Opening Files

Do you need the "PKUNZIP" shareware program to open files?   If so, do this ...

Download:  pkunzip.exe (right click and "Save Target As..." into your TRACK folder)

To open any .zip file, type the word PKUNZIP and a space before the file name (then hit Enter).

If you are asked permission to overwrite files when installing, answer "Yes" or "All".

Sample Race Files

Several real-life sample WATT race files can be seen with the demo to help new users become familiar with the program.  You can also download race files featured on the HorseRacingUSA website.  Note, too, that many other sample files can be downloaded from this website page in addition to those found inside the programs.

Contact the publisher if you would like to receive additional Winning at the Track file samples.

Additional Information

Inside each sample race file, the actual results are denoted in the following manner: The winner - $$,  The place horse - $, and a small "s" for show. Note: Refer to the "HowTo" file for more precise explanations. For a better perspective, we recommend that you reveiw the Tutorial file before using the demo.

Ordering the WATT package

The WATT package can be ordered by phone and the program can be installed within minutes after the order is processed.   All major credit cards are accepted.  Just call our offices at (954) 426-9677.   We recommend that program updates ($55) be ordered every 12-18 months.  The Updates overcome the problem of periodic surface changes, new race tracks, etc.

 

CONTACT:

Jeff Little, Publisher
HorseRacingUSA.com

JBLittle@BellSouth.net

(954) 426-9677

 

LPC's Home Page

Liberty Publishing Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 4485
Deerfield Beach,  FL  33442

e-mail to the Publisher:

JBLittle@BellSouth.net

LPC Offices: (954) 426-9677