2024 Breeders Cup Preplay
Del Mar is the host for the 2024 Breeders Cup, and top thoroughbreds from around the world are gathered to determine divisional championships, with Eclipse awards sure to follow.
The 2024 Breeders Cup PrePlay Edition includes ratings for *ALL* of the Breeders Cup races. The races are formatted for both QuickPlay and FullPlay races using the Top of the Stretch 'Charts & Dice' version. This item is NOT for use with the computer version of Top of the Stretch.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2024 Breeders Cup PrePlay Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase. |
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PrePlay Edition: Ratings are based on stats leading up to the Breeders Cup |
Computerized Top of the Stretch
(The cards & dice version is still available, too - just scroll down.)
Available now at: asggames.com/product-category/top-of-the-stretch/
Download the demo at: asggames.com/top-of-the-stretch-demo/
Programmed by Richard Hanna, the computerized version of the game is now available. Gamers familiar with the cards and dice version of the game will find the realism that they have come to expect from Top of the Stretch, but with all of the math and recordkeeping duties handled by the computer.
"...possibly the most realistic horse racing tabletop simulation game"
A message board, freebie files, and the PRINTED versions of Top of the Stretch are also available.
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Print VersionsThe printed versions of Top of the Stretch are available through our publisher, Lulu.com. The link to the storefront is:
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PDF File VersionsTop of the Stretch products are available for immediate delivery in pdf file format via email! Just scroll down to view all of our products. |
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File distribution is handled via SoftSeller. Upon completion of your payment, you will be directed to a page from which you can download the product that you've purchased. You will also receive an email receipt that contains a link which may be used to download the product.
If something goes wrong and you do not get the file that you paid for, use the link below this box to email me, or click on 'Customer Support' in the menu towards the top of this page and submit a message and let me know. As soon as I can verify that your payment went through, I'll get the file to you via return email as soon as I possibly can.
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If you have trouble downloading a file you've purchased, please contact me as soon as possible!
If you have trouble downloading a file you've purchased, please contact me as soon as possible!
"Champions of the 1960s" is now available!
Included in this set is every horse that won a divisional championship in the 1960s. Horses that won awards in more than one year will have a separate rating for each year. For example, the great Kelso has ratings for his 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964 seasons.
Many of the greatest horses of all time are included in this set, such as Dr. Fager, Buckpasser, Damascus, Arts and Letters, Majestic Prince, Bald Eagle, Northern Dancer, and Native Diver. Other great horses not previously released in any other Top of the Stretch set include Gun Bow, Nodouble, Tom Rolfe, Stage Door Johnny, Parka, Roman Brother and Jaipur. Kentucky Derby winners like Kauai King, Chateaugay, Carry Back are here, as are the two horses at the center of the 1968 Kentucky Derby controversy, Dancer's Image (eventually DQ'd) and Forward Pass (placed 1st).
The sixties ushered in a new generation of American horses who excelled on grass, including Hawaii, Mongo, Assagai, Parka, and TV Lark. Great fillies like Gallant Bloom, Gamely, Dark Mirage, Old Hat, Open Fire, Tosmah, Bowl of Flowers, Cicada and Lamb Chop captured divisional honors and are included here. Also included are all the 2-year old champions. Colts such as Crimson Satan, Bold Lad, Silent Screen, and Never Bend join 2 year old filly champions Moccasin, Queen Empress, Affectionately, and Queen of the Stage.
The jockeys who regularly rode these champions are also rated for their performance during the decade of the 1960s. At their peak throughout the decade were William Shoemaker, Manny Ycaza, and Braulio Baeza. Bill Hartack, Bobby Ussery, Ismael Valenzuela and John Rotz were also at the top of their game. Old pros like Bill Hartack, John Longden, and Eddie Arcaro were still elite riders, while the young up-and-comers included Angel Cordero, Ron Turcotte, and Laffit Pincay, Jr.
Take a trip back in time and rediscover the great thoroughbreds that dominated American race tracks in the 1960s!
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Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the Champions of the 1960s pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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IMPORTANT: You will need a version of the charts & instructions in order to run races with these horses. Some sets include these, but you may also purchase them for $2.00 by scrolling to the bottom of this page and selecting "Charts & Instructions."
Gamer Ron Emch has posted a video on YouTube which shows step- by-step how to conduct a race using the Top of the Stretch Full Play game mode (dice and chart version). Check it out HERE.
The Best of the Decade 2010-2019
At long last, the next in the 'Best of' series is ready - this time featuring the best North American thoroughbred race horses from 2010 to 2019! In all, there are 551 horses rated for play in this set. Among the horses included are Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify, Wise Dan, Beholder, Arrogate, Gun Runner, California Chrome, Zenyatta , Bricks and Mortar, Havre de Grace, Royal Delta, Groupie Doll, and many more. Every horse to win an Eclipse award, a Breeders Cup race, or a Triple Crown race from 2010 to 2019 is included, plus more. In all, between 50 and 60 horses are included for each and every season. Also, as always, the jockeys that rode them are also rated for their performance in each of the years that they appear on any of these horses.
The horses are presented in three formats: rated in order of each particular year, alphabetically (as one big group) , and in CARD format.
Note: This set does NOT include the instructions and charts necessary to run the races. If you don't have a set of instructions and charts from another set, you can scroll to the bottom of this page and purchase them for $2.00.
MPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the Best of the Decade 2010-2019 Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase. |
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2021 Breeders Cup Editions
Del Mar is the home for the 2021 Breeders Cup, and top thoroughbreds from around the world are gathered to determine divisional championships, with Eclipse awards sure to follow.
The 2021 Breeders Cup PrePlay Edition includes ratings for all of the Breeders Cup races and is formatted for both QuickPlay and FullPlay races. The PrePlay edition is available now for $7.99.
After completion of the races, the ratings will be updated, and a Recap version will also be available. Watch for news of that in the week following the races, which will be run November 5-6.
You may also purchase a 'Combination Edition' that will include the PrePlay file now as well as the Recap file when that is released. The price for the combined set is $13.99.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
If you have any problems with the download link that you receive via email or, if you don't receive the link in an email, please let me know as soon as possible by leaving me a message via the 'Customer Support' tab at the top of this page.
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2021 Breeders Cup PrePlay Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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PreRace Edition: Ratings are based on stats leading up to the Breeders Cup $7.99
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2021 Breeders Cup PostRace Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase. The file you download will be a ZIP file that includes both the PreRace and Post Race Editions.
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Combination Edition: includes both PrePlay & Recap versions $13.99 |
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2021 Breeders Cup PostRace Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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PostRace Edition: Ratings are based on stats after the Breeders Cup $7.99
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The 2020 Breeders Cup Edition
The 2020 Breeders Cup returned to Keeneland with top thoroughbreds from around the world competing for the titles, with the Eclipse awards on the line!
The 2020 Breeders Cup Recap Edition includes ratings for all of the Breeders Cup races with the race results built into the ratings and sells for $9.99.
In addition, you may purchase the combined package for $13.99 and receive 2020 Breeders Cup Recap Edition PLUS the 2020 Breeders Cup PreRace Edition. The PreRace edition contains the horse's rating prior to the running of the races.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
If you have any problems with the download link that you receive via email or, if you don't receive the link in an email, please let me know as soon as possible by leaving me a message via the 'Customer Support' tab at the top of this page.
The 2020 Breeders Cup Recap Edition includes ratings for all of the Breeders Cup races with the race results built into the ratings and sells for $9.99.
In addition, you may purchase the combined package for $13.99 and receive 2020 Breeders Cup Recap Edition PLUS the 2020 Breeders Cup PreRace Edition. The PreRace edition contains the horse's rating prior to the running of the races.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
If you have any problems with the download link that you receive via email or, if you don't receive the link in an email, please let me know as soon as possible by leaving me a message via the 'Customer Support' tab at the top of this page.
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2020 Breeders Cup Recap Edition pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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Recap Edition: Ratings include race results $9.99
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the PrePlay pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase. The Breeders Cup PostPlay package will be emailed to you a few days after the completion of the Breeders Cup.
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Combination Edition: both pre and post race rating $13.99
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2019 Breeders Cup Edition
The 2019 Breeders Cup returns to Santa Anita with top thoroughbreds from around the world competing for the titles, with the Eclipse awards on the line!
The 2019 edition of the Breeders Cup features several of this year's top horses, including Horse of the Year candidates Mitole (Sprint), Bricks and Mortar (Turf) , and Midnight Bisou (Distaff). Others competing for year-end honors include Sistercharlie (F&M Turf), Omaha Beach (Dirt Mile), and Covfefe (F&M Sprint). There are also several very competitive races with top contenders, such as the Juvenile (Dennis' Moment, Eight Rings, Maxfield), Sprint (Mitole, Imperial Hint, Catalina Cruiser, Shancealot) and, of course, the Classic (McKinzie, Code of Honor, Elate, Vino Rosso, Yoshida).
I've also included ratings for a few other horses that didn't end up making it to the Breeders Cup, like Kentucky Derby rivals Country House and Maximum Security, European SuperMare Enable, Magical, Preservationist, Catholic Boy, Game Winner and others.
Here's how the various packages will be offered: The PrePlay edition includes all fourteen of the Breeders Cup races. Priced at $7.99, this package shows the horse ratings prior to the running of the Breeders Cup races. The PostPlay package, also $7.99, includes ratings for all of the Breeders Cup races with the race results built into the ratings. In addition, you may purchase the combined package for $13.99 and receive both packages with the prerace and postrace ratings.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
The 2019 edition of the Breeders Cup features several of this year's top horses, including Horse of the Year candidates Mitole (Sprint), Bricks and Mortar (Turf) , and Midnight Bisou (Distaff). Others competing for year-end honors include Sistercharlie (F&M Turf), Omaha Beach (Dirt Mile), and Covfefe (F&M Sprint). There are also several very competitive races with top contenders, such as the Juvenile (Dennis' Moment, Eight Rings, Maxfield), Sprint (Mitole, Imperial Hint, Catalina Cruiser, Shancealot) and, of course, the Classic (McKinzie, Code of Honor, Elate, Vino Rosso, Yoshida).
I've also included ratings for a few other horses that didn't end up making it to the Breeders Cup, like Kentucky Derby rivals Country House and Maximum Security, European SuperMare Enable, Magical, Preservationist, Catholic Boy, Game Winner and others.
Here's how the various packages will be offered: The PrePlay edition includes all fourteen of the Breeders Cup races. Priced at $7.99, this package shows the horse ratings prior to the running of the Breeders Cup races. The PostPlay package, also $7.99, includes ratings for all of the Breeders Cup races with the race results built into the ratings. In addition, you may purchase the combined package for $13.99 and receive both packages with the prerace and postrace ratings.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the PrePlay pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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PrePlay Edition $7.99
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download a pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase which includes both the PrePlay and Recap versions.
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Combination Edition $13.99
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the 2019 Breeders Cup Recap pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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Recap Edition $7.99
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Patrick Premo's Fast Action Horse Racing!
Click Here to go to the Fast Action Horse Racing page
Updated horse ratings now available through the 2018 racing season!
It's with great pride and excitement that I'm able to announce that we are going to see the return of one of the classic tabletop horse racing games - Pat Premo's Fast Action Horse Racing! I'm very proud to be able to say that Pat Premo and I have reached an agreement to offer FAHR via Top of the Stretch's website and support services.
Several years ago, Pat decided to 'retire' from actively producing his line of tabletop sports games, including Fast Action Horse Racing. Perhaps most famous for the HUGE number of horses included with the game, FAHR allows gamers to quickly match up horses from any of ELEVEN different divisions of horses: Appaloosas, Arabians, China Ponies, Heat Racers, Mules, Pacers, Paints & Pintos, Quarter Horses, Steeplechasers, Thoroughbreds, and Trotters. In addition, Pat has rated several fictional horses for play and has created a special "Pound-for-Pound" set whereby you can match up horses of different divisions to race against each other on an even basis.
The original advertisements for the game boasted that it has more than 5,000 horses rated for play, and he's not kidding! Pat has continued to rate horses since his 'retirement' and I counted nearly 5,500 individual horses in the set that will be released.
Work on this project has been taking place for several months, and we are in the final phases of preparing the website and game for release. I would expect to make an announcement, along with a link to the website, within the next week. First up, the game will be released as a downloadable pdf file document, so you will be able to download and be playing the game within minutes. There are also plans to offer a printed version of the game via Lulu.com, similar to the versions of Top of the Stretch that are available in spiral-bound format.
Updated horse ratings now available through the 2018 racing season!
It's with great pride and excitement that I'm able to announce that we are going to see the return of one of the classic tabletop horse racing games - Pat Premo's Fast Action Horse Racing! I'm very proud to be able to say that Pat Premo and I have reached an agreement to offer FAHR via Top of the Stretch's website and support services.
Several years ago, Pat decided to 'retire' from actively producing his line of tabletop sports games, including Fast Action Horse Racing. Perhaps most famous for the HUGE number of horses included with the game, FAHR allows gamers to quickly match up horses from any of ELEVEN different divisions of horses: Appaloosas, Arabians, China Ponies, Heat Racers, Mules, Pacers, Paints & Pintos, Quarter Horses, Steeplechasers, Thoroughbreds, and Trotters. In addition, Pat has rated several fictional horses for play and has created a special "Pound-for-Pound" set whereby you can match up horses of different divisions to race against each other on an even basis.
The original advertisements for the game boasted that it has more than 5,000 horses rated for play, and he's not kidding! Pat has continued to rate horses since his 'retirement' and I counted nearly 5,500 individual horses in the set that will be released.
Work on this project has been taking place for several months, and we are in the final phases of preparing the website and game for release. I would expect to make an announcement, along with a link to the website, within the next week. First up, the game will be released as a downloadable pdf file document, so you will be able to download and be playing the game within minutes. There are also plans to offer a printed version of the game via Lulu.com, similar to the versions of Top of the Stretch that are available in spiral-bound format.
2018 Breeders Cup Edition
The 2018 Breeders Cup brings the best horses back to legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Juvenile Fillies race brings together three outstanding 2 year old fillies - Serengeti Express, Jaywalk, and Bellafina in a race that headlines this year's new "Friday 2-year olds" concept. In the boy's version, Complexity and Game Winner is the classic East Coast/West Coast match up, with the winner likely claiming an Eclipse award.
On Saturday, Imperial Hint takes on defending champion Roy H in the Sprint, and the Distaff presents outstanding 3-year old Monomy Girl going against older horses for the first time and meeting division-leader Abel Tasman. In the BC Turf, Europe's amazing filly, two-time Arc champion Enable, tries to break the 'Arc Winner's Jinx' by becoming the first horse to win both Europe's biggest race as well as the Breeders Cup Turf.
The Classic features a well balanced field that includes the winner of 2018's Golden Shaheen - at 6 furlongs - on Dubai World Cup night, Mind Your Biscuits, as he attempts to capture a most unusual 'double'. We also have the horses that finished 2nd (Collected) and 3rd (West Coast) in last year's classic, as well as Catholic Boy, who has won Grade 1 races on both dirt and turf in his last two starts. Throw in Thunder Snow, winner of this year's Dubai World Cup, and Roaring Lion, who has won four straight Group 1 races in Europe, and you've got the makings of a terrific race!
Also included are ratings for a few horses that didn't make it to the Breeders Cup, including Collected, Good Magic, XY Jet, and a final set of ratings for this year's Triple Crown winner, Justify.
In all, more than 200 of the best horses of 2018, as well as the jockeys who will ride them, have been rated. In addition, each of the thirteen races have been set up for preplay using the ratings with scoresheets filled out for both Quickplay and Fullplay versions, so all you have to do is start racing!
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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2017 Breeders Cup Edition
The 2017 Breeders Cup brings the best horses to the shores of Southern California's legendary Del Mar racetrack for the first time.
Among the horses to watch this year is Bolt d'Oro, one of the best 2 year old prospects in some time, who stands tall in the Juvenile. The Distaff has another deep, talented field led by Stellar Wind, Abel Tasman, and Forever Unbridled. On the grass, Lady Eli makes her final career start in the Filly & Mare Turf, seeking to cap a glorious career with one final triumph over a large and talented field. European Star Ribchester, who runs in the (turf) Mile race, could be one of the best horses that North America has never heard of!
But all eyes will ultimately focus on the Classic. Last year's champion, Arrogate, added the Pegasus World Cup and the Dubai World Cup titles to his list of accomplishments in 2017 before faltering upon his return to the U.S. Among those lining up to challenge him for this year's top prize include Gun Runner, who has run the table in North America since finishing 2nd to Arrogate in Dubai, as well as emerging 3 year old star West Coast and the consistent Collected. Who will emerge as this year's champion? The Breeders Cup Classic will almost certainly decide who is the 2017 Horse of the Year!
In all, 180 of the best horses of 2017, as well as the jockeys who will ride them, have been rated. In addition, each of the thirteen races have been set up for preplay using the ratings with scoresheets filled out for both Quickplay and Fullplay versions, so all you have to do is start racing!
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces. Or scroll to the bottom of this page to find the "Charts & Instructions" package, which is sold separately for $2.00.
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IMPORTANT: Upon ordering, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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Top of the Stretch 2016 Breeders Cup
Is this the best edition of the Distaff in Breeders Cup history? Unbeaten Songbird takes on her elders for the first time, and Beholder, Stellar Wind, I'm a Chatterbox and four others will try to end her streak in a stunningly deep version of the biggest race for fillies & mares. Will this be the final coronation of California Chrome as the greatest horse in training? He sits atop the world rankings, but could Arrogate - who won the Travers Stakes in track record time, derail Chrome? What about Frosted? The full fields for all thirteen Breeders Cup races are here for you to run. In all, more than 160 of the best horses of 2016, as well as the jockeys who will ride them, have been rated. In addition, each of the thirteen races have been set up for preplay using the ratings with scoresheets filled out for both Quickplay and Fullplay versions, so all you have to do is start racing!
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces.
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You will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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The Career of American Pharoah
Recreate the complete career of the horse that broke the Triple Crown drought! All 11 of American Pharoah's races are rated for both Quick and Full Play racing, using Top of the Stretch. Also included are cards representing his 2 and 3 year old seasons, as well as a 'Career' card, similar to those issued for the 'Best of the 20th Century' set.
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You will receive an email link which you may use to download the pdf file. The pdf file contains all 11 races setup and ready to run in both Quick Play and Full Play format. Also included are the real life race results for the 11 races as well as the 2-year old, 3-year old, and Career cards with ratings for American Pharoah. |
Top of the Stretch 2015 Breeders Cup (Pre-Play Edition)
Can American Pharoah complete the 'Grand Slam' of horse racing? Or will Beholder win her third different Breeders Cup race in as many years? Don't forget Tonalist or any of the seven other horses that will line up in this year's main event. But this file isn't just about the Breeders Cup Classic - the full fields for all thirteen Breeders Cup races are rated. In all, 175 of the best horses of 2015, as well as the jockeys who will ride them, have been rated. In addition, each of the thirteen races have been set up for preplay using the ratings with scoresheets filled out for both Quickplay and Fullplay versions, so all you have to do is start racing!
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces.
NOTE: The game instructions and charts are NOT included in this set. You can use any of the game charts from the products below to put these horses through their paces.
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You will receive an email with a link that will allow you to download the pdf file immediately upon completion of your purchase.
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Top of the Stretch - Single Race Advanced
Recreate ANY race from the race result chart! This Excel spreadsheet allows you to input information from the actual race chart to generate the ratings necessary to recreate the race using Top of the Stretch in just minutes.
With a plethora of race result charts available online or in print, you have the ability to relive thousands of exciting races. Input of data is extremely easy and should take only 5-10 minutes to enter, depending on the size of the field. Relive exciting Triple Crown battles, Breeders Cup matchups, or the $5,000 claimer from your local track. Unlike the previous Single Race version (released in early 2011) this version generates all of the traditional race ratings used in Top of the Stretch - Power, Pace, Form, Trip, Class, Speed, and Wire Ratings. This product opens the door to a world of possibilities for Top of the Stretch enthusiasts! Note: This is an Excel file. You will need spreadsheet software to use this product. See offer for FREE spreadsheet software at the bottom of the page if you do not already own spreadsheet software. |
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2014 Breeders Cup Ratings
Every horse entered has been rated, and every race has been setup for both Quickplay and Fullplay, based on their pre-BC ratings. Print out the scoresheets and you're ready to go! All horses and jockeys have been rated on their 2014 statistics leading up to the big day. Horse's ratings are also included separately in alphabetical order for those who prefer to set up their own matchups. You will receive a .zip file that contains both a .pdf version and an .xls file so that you may either print it out 'as-is' or open it in Excel and work with the information there.
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** The game instructions and charts are *not* included in this set. If you own ANY other Top of the Stretch set, you can use those instructions and charts with this set. Otherwise, you'll need to purchase the "Charts & Instructions" product ($2.00) listed towards the bottom of this page to play the simulation. |
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2012 European Yearbook
Recreate each Group 1 race run in England, Ireland, and France during the amazing 2012 racing season. See Frankel and his undefeated run into history. Relive Camelot, So You Think, Moonlight Cloud, Snow Fairy, Excelebration, and St. Nicholas Abbey as they star in some of the most important races of year. Watch the undefeated superstar from Down Under, Black Caviar, as she travels to Ascot to run in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. There are 71 races in all, rated for both Quickplay and Fullplay gaming. All of the necessary rules and charts are included in this package, which features a new timing system that allows for the unique nature of European tracks. This product is delivered as a pdf (Adobe Acrobat) file.
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Top of the Stretch - European All-Time Greats
This version contains 57 of the top horses to ever have raced in Europe! All of the game charts and instructions are also included, so you don't need to own any other version of the game to get started. Sea Bird, Ribot, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Shergar, Brigadier Gerard, Sceptre, Frankel, Pretty Polly, Zarkava, Sea the Stars...and 46 more receive both 'Best Year' and 'Career' cards. The jockeys who rode these horses are also rated. Match them up against each other or against the best horses in other Top of the Stretch sets.
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Top of the Stretch-Best of the Decade 2000-2009
This version contains 480 of the top horses of the first decade of the 21st Century rated for use with Top of the Stretch. All of the game charts and instructions are also included, so you don't need to own any other version of the game to get started. Smarty Jones, Curlin, Ghostzapper, Zenyatta, Mineshaft, Azeri, Rachel Alexandra, Big Brown, Saint Liam...and 471 more of the decade's best are included.
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Top of the Stretch - Rate-a-Race
Rate the horses and jockeys for any race using Past Performance sheets. Run the race before the real-life race!
Links to websites where PPs can be obtained FREE are included in the instructions. You will need to either own one of the other versions OR the "Instructions & Charts" version (found below for $2.00) to run the races. This file is an Excel spreadsheet file. (If you don't have Excel, see the links at the bottom of this page for FREE or Free-to-try spreadsheet programs.) Available in downloadable .xls spreadsheet file format |
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Top of the Stretch - Best of the 20th Century
The top 100 racehorses of the 20th Century rated both for their best year and over their entire career. Complete game included - no additional purchase necessary to start running races today!
Available in downloadable .pdf file format |
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Top of the Stretch - Single Race Version
Recreate any race using the real race result chart! Generate ratings for use with Top of the Stretch and rerun any race. (Suggestions for finding historic race result charts included.)
Available in downloadable pdf file format |
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Top of the Stretch - The 1937 Season
Recreate a race or create your own using real horses from the 1937 racing season. Horses (250+) and jockeys perform realistically, allowing you a glimpse into horse racing history. 50 real life races are rated and setup for play. Triple Crown winner War Admiral and Seabiscuit await the call to the post!
Available in downloadable pdf file format |
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Top of the Stretch - Original Version
All the horses that competed in BOTH the 2009 & 2010 Breeders Cup events are rated. All the Breeders Cup races from both years are set up and ready for you to run, or you can create your own races, using any horses you choose! (2010 horses are based on pre-BC statistics).
Available in downloadable pdf file format |
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2013 Breeders Cup Prerace & Postrace Ratings
Every horse entered has been rated, and every race has been setup for both Quickplay and Fullplay, based on their pre-BC ratings. Print out the scoresheets and you're ready to go! All horses and jockeys have been rated on their 2013 statistics leading up to the big day, and rated again following the races to include the Breeders Cup results. Horse's ratings are also included separately in alphabetical order for those who prefer to set up their own matchups. Now included are ratings for several horses who were thought to be pointed to the Breeders Cup but did not participate, including Graydar, Moonlight Cloud, and the tragic Points Offthebench. ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** The game instructions and charts are *not* included in this set. If you own ANY other Top of the Stretch set, you can use those instructions and charts with this set. Otherwise, you'll need to purchase the "Charts & Instructions" product ($2.00) listed towards the bottom of this page to play the simulation. |
$ 6.99
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2012 Breeders Cup
All 171 horses entered in the 2012 Breeders Cup are rated for their 2012 performances. Each race is set up with actual final entries and post positions as drawn for the weekend's races. As a bonus, an extra 50+ horses who were believed to be pointing towards the Breeders Cup but were not entered are also rated. Wonder what I'll Have Another - who was scratched while on the brink of Triple Crown history - would be rated? He's included as well! In addition, all of the jockeys who are set to ride in the 'Cup are rated on their full-season statistics. In fact, over 300 jockeys are rated - 200+ from North America, as well as another 100+ from Europe. These races were rated using the horse's statistics leading up to the 2012 Breeders Cup.
***IMPORTANT NOTE*** The game instructions and charts are *not* included in this set. If you own ANY other Top of the Stretch set, you can use those instructions and charts with this set. Otherwise, you'll need to purchase the "Charts & Instructions" product ($2.00) listed towards the bottom of this page to play the simulation. |
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Charts & Instructions for Top of the Stretch
Charts & Instructions. If you purchase a version of Top of the Stretch that doesn't already include them, you'll need these charts & instructions to turn your ratings into a full-fledged racing simulation.
Includes optional rules and charts for Track Bias and Form Save, as well as the new Event Chart, designed specifically for use with Rate-a-Race and Single Race versions. Available in downloadable .pdf file format |
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Spreadsheet software! If you purchase the Rate-a-race version, you'll need one, and these are either FREE or Free-to-try (shareware).
- Spread 32 from Stephen Bye at http://www.byedesign.co.uk/ is a shareware GEM! It's a full-functioned, SMALL spreadsheet program that is MIGHTY. Download from his website at: http://www.byedesign.co.uk/s32/spre32en.zip
- Open Office, found at www.openoffice.org is a full-featured spreadsheet, word processor, and database program the does just about everything that bit 'Office' program that the folks in Seattle sell, but it's FREE! It's larger than the Spread32 program mentioned above, but it does a LOT more, too. Did I mention that it's FREE? Download it at: http://download.services.openoffice.org/files/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_Win_x86_install-wJRE_en-US.exe
Disclaimer: Neither of these spreadsheet programs is associated with Top of the Stretch or Skyline Services, Inc.