Illustrate the progress of each horse in the race

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INTRODUCTION

Part -1:

Horse racing, the so called "sport of kings", has been around since ancient times in various forms, chariot racing in ancient Rome being just one example. According to Wikipedia, "Horse racing is a significant part of the New Zealand economy". The Auckland Cup, run at Ellerslie in March, is one example of a major race in New Zealand.

https://www.teara.govt.nz/en/horse-and-greyhound-racing

Historically, races have been measured in miles and furlongs (8 furlongs to a mile). This assignment gives you the opportunity to simulate horse races for up to 10 horses over a range of distances measured in furlongs.

REQUIREMENTS

Your program should

1. allow the user to name from 2 to 10 horses for a race.

2. allow the user to choose the length of the race in furlongs from 6 to 20.

3. allow the user to start the race.

4. use random numbers to specify which horse wins the race (see note).

5. display the names of the horses who come first, second and third in the race, responding in a suitable way for a 2 horse race.

Note

Each horse must have one random number generated per furlong of the race, the numbers being added. So for example in a 6 furlong race, 5 horses may have numbers generated as follows:

Horse	F1	F2	F3	F4	F5	F6	Total
One	3	8	5	6	4	1	27
Two	7	5	6	8	2	9	37
Three	5	7	6	2	9	1	30
Four	8	7	6	4	5	8	38
Five	3	4	6	2	3	1	19

One this basis, horse Four wins, horse Two is second and horse Three is third.

Part -2:

This is an extension of C stage which must be completed first.

REQUIREMENTS

Your program should illustrate the progress of each horse in the race using a simple graph. For example, using the race shown in C stage, two snapshots of the race's progress may look like this:

Part -3:

Introduction

Having completed your horse racing simulation for stages C and B, you are now to produce a simple graphical game based on the horse racing theme. Your game should use a graphical user interface (such as with Windows Forms available with C#), and should allow the user to follow the progress of a race on screen. You will be shown an example interpretation of this, but you are given scope to be creative within these general criteria.

Code

As well as following programming standards and writing code that works, for an A grade you will be expected to:

- Make good use of your own methods to prevent having to write a lot of repeated code.

- Use at least one class that you have written yourself.

Testing

Look up acceptance testing and discuss with your tutor what tests should be required. Provide a report of the tests that you carried out.

Reflection

Comment on the programming features you used in this project, mentioning how each was used and how easy you found them.

STAGES

The assignment is divided into stages, and must be completed in the order shown. You are not required to complete the stages for B or A grades, but if you do not do so your best grade will be a C. You may submit incomplete work which may gain you some marks.

The 3 stages are outlined here, but more detail follows.

All code is expected to follow the programming standards for Foundation Programming.

C STAGE

Satisfactory completion of this stage will result in your gaining a C grade (10 to 12 marks) for the assignment.

Requirements

1. This stage must be done individually.

2. Write a program in C# or other approved language that meets the specifications listed in Part 1.

3. Documentation must include your log with test results and a reflection.

B STAGE

Satisfactory completion of this stage will result in your gaining a B grade (13 to 15 marks) for the assignment.

Requirements

1. This stage must be done individually.

2. Complete the C stage outlined above.

3. Write a program in C# or other approved language that meets the specifications listed in Appendix 2. This is an extension of the C stage.

4. Documentation must include your log with test results and a reflection.

A STAGE

Satisfactory completion of this stage will result in your gaining an A grade (16 to 20 marks) for the assignment.

Requirements

1. Satisfactorily complete the C and B stage work outlined above and have them checked by your tutor.

2. Write a program in C# or other approved language that meets the specifications listed in Appendix 3. This is a GUI version of the C and B stages.

3. Documentation must include your log with test results and a reflection.

4. This may be done individually, or as a pair. If working as a pair, pair programming must be used and included in your log.

Notes

This stage gives you scope to explore aspects of programming you may encounter in programming papers later in your student life, such as the graphical user interface (GUI). Other examples include:

i. Appropriate use of methods.

ii. Using separate classes.

iii. Acceptance tests.

You need to do in C# Programming Languages and in easy way and explain for each stage you do and write each stage.

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