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Old 05-21-2009, 11:48 AM   #2
Ted Craven
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RDSS2 TrackMaster Data

RDSS2 TrackMaster Data

To use RDSS2, you need a TrackMaster account with a RDSS Data plan, which also includes a 'Pay-as-you-go' type data plan which does not cost you anything until you download current race data. You are also welcomed to use the several free RDSS Example databases provided, and/or download current race data from TrackMaster.


You use the RDSS software itself (the RDSS Data Centre module) to download the data from TrackMaster - you don't download data via your browser. You can download either Past Performance data only, or Past Performances plus Result Charts data (the 'Bundle' plan). If you wish to switch between these two data plans, just sign up for both and tell RDSS in the Registration Section which type of data you wish to download. (Note: please read this description of the limitations using PP+Charts data in the current version of RDSS, here)

Here's the TrackMaster link to sign up for RDSS Past Performance data only: https://www.trackmaster.com/cgi-bin/register.cgi?rdp If you already have a TrackMaster or Equibase account, just use the form to add a RDSS data plan to your list of TrackMaster data subscriptions.

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(Note: if you buy 20 cards/month, the price per card is the same as the traditional TMPP files used by the older DOS Validator, Synthesis and Speculator Sartin programs: $1.50/card)

Here's the TrackMaster link to sign up for RDSS Past Performance plus Result Chart data ( 'the Bundle'): https://www.trackmaster.com/cgi-bin/register.cgi?rdb

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(Note: if you buy unlimited Past Performances plus Result Charts, the cost is significantly cheaper than buying even Result Charts alone from TrackMaster.)

A note about TrackMaster's billing method: if you choose Regular or Unlimited plans, you are re-billed automatically each period (e.g. monthly) on the day of the month when you signed up, until you cancel it.

Note: in order to register RDSS and download data, you must first set up a RDSS TrackMaster data account. If you need assistance with your TrackMaster account, or have questions about pricing or how to fill out the web form, you can always call TrackMaster Customer Service at 1 800 334-3800 (8am - 6pm PST) and tell them you need to set up an account for RDSS data.

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