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Following are some helpful hints to keep in mind as you view the race.

You will notice that the main display area is like a TV camera view which
moves around the track with the horses.  The image in the lower right in-
dicates the approximate position of the horses on the track throughout the
race.

To the left of this image is a decimal number.  This is the distance in
furlongs from the leading horse to the finish line (one furlong = 220 yards =
1/8 mile).  During the race you will see this number steadily decrease.  Above
that number is the last fractional time of the race.  This time is updated
after each 1/4 mile so you have some idea of how fast the pace is.

In the lower left part of the screen will appear the list of horses in the
order of first to last.  This list is updated during the race every few
seconds.

For most adapter / monitor combinations you will also notice the inside rail
and other items change color during the race.  @14Yellow@7 indicates the horses are
on a curve; @13Magenta@7 indicates they are in the final 1/16 mile (110 yards) of
the race.  The inside rail will also change from small dots to large dots in
the last 50 yards of the race.  All of this helps you to anticipate the finish
line approaching.

Now you are ready to watch the sample race...