[mufasa]

[quote] No mas.

I use raw data when matching from pp's using all the lines shown to evaluate horses.

I accept and use TM data when using program to "software match".

Very simple. Very economical on the mind. Leaves room to focus on the really important stuff needed to win. [end of quote]

Rich:

When you say that you use raw/original times there is no consideration of track to track, or track variant adjustments? I know that I rather do it your way but often find myself trying to adjust since when I use the Trackmaster adjusted times there is such a difference with the resulting pace lines and their rankings/ratings. I find myself trying to adjust the raw times somewhat to get me closer to what the Trackmaster adjusted times are showing and this never really works out or I never feel comfortable with the results.

I think I am making a fatal mistake of trying to match a race using both what the Trackmaster adjustments are giving me and my attempts at manipulating raw times. I am assuming that when you match a race you are either going with the software match or just with the raw data match but never mixing the two.

You need to cap the way that you feel most comfortable and for me that is with pencil and paper with just some help from the RDSS program. I just have not found the perfect match to date. I cap as though I am going to the track with expected scratches so I need to remain flexible. Even while home over the winter and capping I still print the card I am playing. This way my process for handicapping remains consistent throughout and I am ready for the spring/summer/fall of going to the track.

Any advice on this matter especially as to the Match Up would be appreciated, especially as to utilizing just raw times. Perhaps this could be a subject over at the Match Up area---how best to match just using raw times and the entire past performances.

Thanks,

Robert