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Pat C. · 06-22-2009, 11:49 PM

I first want to thank all at Pace and Cap for welcoming me to this great community. I started out here by using the Matchup as taught by the Hat and Richie's posts, tapes and videos. It was a revelation on how races run and I had more success using it than I ever had with mainstream handicapping methods. However I was still very inconsistent in my ROI. I then worked my way through the manuals and followups to learn the Sartin Methodology.

I have been using RDSS for about three weeks at the local OTB with results that have amazed me. I know I have much to learn and I need much more practice to really use the program to it's full potential, but I have only had one losing session (the second session) since I started. That was a result of my not passing races that I should have and making stupid exotic bets. After that session, my record keeping improved, particularly on my betting. Maybe I should not have started with making actual money bets, but I work better under pressure and it keeps me serious about improving my choices.

Paceline selection seems to be my biggest problem. I have the best luck using the program's top preceptor line with due consideration given to current form if the line is not recent. When I try to stay with one of the latest three lines, my success drops. Any advice???

I have found that making a Brohamer type track profile helps me with betting choices, but with the large variety of tracks available at the OTB, I can't keep up. On my betting records I have a place for noting the race distance, surface and running style of the winner. This is good quick reference for subsequent races. Any other suggestions??

The transition from paper PPs to computer screen has been a challenge but the quick access to tandems, fractions, adjustments and the rest has made the effort much more pleasant.

Sorry, I don't mean to ramble. Just want to say thanks for allowing me to join you all. I'm hooked!

Pat C.

06-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#11
Pat C. Grade 2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 76	Newbie Here I first want to thank all at Pace and Cap for welcoming me to this great community. I started out here by using the Matchup as taught by the Hat and Richie's posts, tapes and videos. It was a revelation on how races run and I had more success using it than I ever had with mainstream handicapping methods. However I was still very inconsistent in my ROI. I then worked my way through the manuals and followups to learn the Sartin Methodology. I have been using RDSS for about three weeks at the local OTB with results that have amazed me. I know I have much to learn and I need much more practice to really use the program to it's full potential, but I have only had one losing session (the second session) since I started. That was a result of my not passing races that I should have and making stupid exotic bets. After that session, my record keeping improved, particularly on my betting. Maybe I should not have started with making actual money bets, but I work better under pressure and it keeps me serious about improving my choices. Paceline selection seems to be my biggest problem. I have the best luck using the program's top preceptor line with due consideration given to current form if the line is not recent. When I try to stay with one of the latest three lines, my success drops. Any advice??? I have found that making a Brohamer type track profile helps me with betting choices, but with the large variety of tracks available at the OTB, I can't keep up. On my betting records I have a place for noting the race distance, surface and running style of the winner. This is good quick reference for subsequent races. Any other suggestions?? The transition from paper PPs to computer screen has been a challenge but the quick access to tandems, fractions, adjustments and the rest has made the effort much more pleasant. Sorry, I don't mean to ramble. Just want to say thanks for allowing me to join you all. I'm hooked! Pat C.