Home Computing Weekly


Racing League

Author: T.M.H.
Publisher: C. R. Pearman
Machine: Sinclair ZX81

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #90

Ever fancied yourself as a top racehorse owner? Well, here's your chance.

In this simulation, you are awarded membership of the famous 'racing league', among such personalities as Willie Carson, Steve Davis and Terry Wogan. Each celebrity owns three horses and puts up £3,000 stake money.

The game gives you the chance to buy, sell and race horses to find out if you've got what it takes to become "top owner". A useful SAVE option is included for when you are on a winning streak. There are 10 horses in each race, with a £220 entry fee. The odds for the race are calculated using the horse's recent form (dispayed on the screen by request).

In addition to prize money for the top three placed, you are allowed to bet up to £500 on any horse. A professional punter might find this a limitation, particularly as only a straight win bet is permitted.

Although an interesting game, I think it lacks sufficient depth to become really addictive. However, Racing League is reasonable value at the price.

T.M.H.