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12-11-2015, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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RDSS - Testimonials
As 2015 draws to a close, I feel like I am 'rounding the far turn' in my process of delivering another update to RDSS2 (V2.1). And so I have begun to promote the software a bit more and will do so even more in the new year, along with giving plenty of previews, as I work towards a late Q2 2016 delivery to broad Beta testing, followed by a general release. Followed by more work throughout the coming year
I wanted to set up a 'Testimonials' page where people who are either new users or experienced hands can say a few words about their positive experiences with RDSS, which will (hopefully) constitute some good, unsolicited, user feedback on how they like the tools. I have received a few Private Messages and emails which I will post below in anonymous format. If anyone wishes to add their experience, including constructive criticism (though please only post if you are saying something overall positive) - feel free to respond below. If you have problems, or encounter bugs or generally do NOT like the software (or don't like me) - well, please do feel free to post that ELSEWHERE on PaceandCap, no worries! If you would like to make an anonymous post, just email or PM me. Thanks everyone! Ted
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12-11-2015, 12:06 PM | #2 | |
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12-12-2015, 06:12 AM | #4 |
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I have been an RDSS user since it was first released.
While my time devoted to racing and wagering has varied greatly over the years my software of choice when usng both Matchup techniques and traditional Doc Sartin Methodology guidelines is RDSS. The interface is elegantly laid out, is very user friendly and the use of various "colors" on the screens helps to really focus in on various horses highly rated by those screens. You can project paces, see tandem finishes, get APV ratings, Class ratings, TPR ratings, Energy distribution percentages, Trackmaster Race Class and Speed ratings etc etc all by touching buttons and seeing various screens. It is very user defined enabling various settings for track variants, track to track adjustments etc. There is also a tote board showing current odds and all the rest including who is taking the "hidden money" with the "Xray" screen. Most important in all this is the developer of all this - Ted Craven. I have known Ted for almost 15 years, have met him on several occasions. He is a an absolute gentleman, heck of a nice guy, goes the extra mile and then some to help with any and all problems with his "baby" RDSS. I cant say enough good things about him and am lucky to call him a friend. Anyone who knows him feels his positive energy and zest and love of life! Regards, Richard Pizzicara
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12-12-2015, 07:04 AM | #5 |
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Ted RDSS
I also have been a RDSS user snice the beginning.
I prefer to use - work with the classic programs of the methodology . Thanks to Ted and his wonderful heart and love to help all users, I am able to download from RDSS ,then send RAC or Val/spec files right to the classics. I also can flip back to RDSD for all the modern help tools lIke the tote exray . Best of all I get a notation about the race conditions of each paceline. The paceline selection tools in RDSS are excellent. 100 percent thumps up to Ted and RDSS. Bill Varone |
12-12-2015, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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I have been using RDSS almost daily for two years. I have been learning and practicing the Matchup for about one year.
For all the reasons listed above by RichieP I too am a dedicated RDSS user. The tools you need for Matching and other Sartin stuff are there and they are graphically presented in an easy to use format. RDSS enables me to work fast to find fast horses! Ted is a great guy to deal with if you have questions about his software. He gets back promptly with thorough in depth answers. There are a couple of small things I have suggested to him over the past while regarding layout (eg. an option to hide ML odds) that he is kindly considering for the next update. I have met him a couple of times at the track and he is a great guy to hangout with for an afternoon betting horses. He knows a lot about trying to predict the future two minutes at a time. You can't go wrong choosing RDSS as your racing software. Pook |
12-13-2015, 05:28 AM | #7 |
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RDSS Review
As far as the software is concerned I can't recommend it highly enough.
Easy to download & easy to use. I won't patronise any readers of this by going further. An individual review by anyone ought to make the above points obvious. What I'd really like to recommend here is Ted himself. He is completely ethical in his business practices. After I initially joined this site I was never solicited to buy RDSS, it was there for me to buy if I chose to. He has given me one to one time via skype to go over using the software and always answers emails promptly. Further to this, Ted is quite happy to listen to others opinions on the software. It is definitely a two way relationship, not just a supplier selling something never to be heard from again. I intend to always use RDSS. I'm sure I wasn't the only RDSS user to find the 50/1 shot at Parx a little while back. "Bombs Away!!!!!!!" went the call from Keith Jones, & a great bomb it was too! |
12-14-2015, 01:29 PM | #8 |
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It only has been recently that I have begun really to appreciate the thoughtfulness with which Ted designed RDSS2. Initially, I thought it was just a bunch of screens packaged together in sort of a helter skelter fashion. However, as you handicap a race, questions arise about each horse that you need answers to, in order to arrive at an opinion about him. Most of the adjusted screens help you reach a decision. When I finally figured this out I emailed Ted and thanked him for all the patient work he has done to create such an insightful program.
I have been an admirer of Jim Bradshaw going back probably 20 years. But for the life of me I could not interpret or implement his methods. I studied the old Sartin Red Match Up manual, attended a number of seminars but it wasn't until I found the Pace and Cap website that I found the Hat Check Blog and Richie P. For the last 2 years this has been my bible and although I still consider myself a Beginning Matcher, the qualities of RDSS2 have allowed me to implement much of what I now understand about the Match Up. Stacking pacelines by Running Style is easily accomplished with RDSS2. So I am thankful to Ted, Richie P. and of course, Jim Bradshaw for making handicapping such a worthwhile and enjoyable hobby. |
12-14-2015, 07:57 PM | #9 |
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Rdss....numero uno! Ted!
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12-14-2015, 09:20 PM | #10 | |
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