Re: I Didn't Forget (1086 Views)
Posted by:
TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: June 15, 2005 06:55PM
The "margins" were and are actually a measure of time, which was then translated into inches on a page, and then into "lengths"-- but is still a measure of time, not distance. The way they were doing it in the old days greatly created the opportunity for human error, just as the old timing devices for the individual horses (photo finish cameras with moving film) created the possibility of mechanical error. The new machines, in place according to what Equibase has told me at most tracks since the mid to late 90s, in theory solve both problems-- not only are they supposed to be super accurate, but I believe they translate and transfer the data electronically, removing the chance of human error. I'm still working on this stuff, although nobody seems real happy to be answering questions.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/15/2005 06:57PM by TGJB.