[lsosa54]

While I understand the feelings behind your post, your goal is impossible in my experience. Don't know if you've ever played baseball, but that's the mind set I take. A good hitter may hit .280 so he "loses" 72% of the time. That really is the major adjustment one has to make.

You can't just pick up RDSS or any program, play the "numbers" so to speak, and make your fortune. It simply doesn't happen. Like with any other profession, it requires a huge time investment, practice, years of experience, proper funding, and that still doesn't guarantee success.

I have tried chasing approaches to get all winners but not only will you drive yourself insane, it can't be done. This is a very difficult game which requires years of experience and constant adjustments to make a profit.

Giacomo wasn't gettable on figs. He was gettable on race shapes and the fact he had performed well in a graded stakes, possibly as a 2yo, don't remember. Sea Hero had a good performance as a 2yo, but again the fig wasn't jumping out for the Derby. Mine That Bird actually had the best early pace for me out of his Sunland race, but you saw how he ran - not early.

Develop an approach like a .280 hitter with a mutuel that makes a profit. Maybe it's an 18% hit rate at 5-1 that gives you an 8% profit. Don't chase trying to get all winners. The minute you get one, another one comes in that you would have had under your "old" approach. It becomes highly frustrating.

The toughest thing I've had to get used to is losing in order to win. Think of it like a baseball player. The math and mental aspects of this game make it very difficult. Betting a substantial amount is not easy both mentally and physically, esp. if you are playing professionally. Don't believe anyone's ROI unless you have witnessed their records.

Of course, I'm always open to suggestions but that's 23 years in a nutshell for you.