formulator 4

[ceejay]

I use it all the time too. IMO F4 trainer stats are quite useful. It allows a combination of parameters, that Turfday wouldn't do whan I used it. For example first time turf for MSW @ <6f.

[robfla]

some of the few helpful features I use:

top toolbar -> filters -> pace -> incrimental splits ( check )

shows internal splits
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top toolbar -> filters -> pace -> this horse ( check )

shows actual horse running time
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top toolbar -> view -> merge

shows workouts as running lines between or before races
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of course having lifetime PPs rather than last 10 is useful as well:

view -> running lines -> lifetime ( on left, check ) standard ( on right check for printing purposes )

[deltagulf]

how long of a learning curve is it to use it right? also the cost of it.
thanks

[robfla]

the software cost is free.. but you have to purchase a drf plan for the cards.

just like anything else - you pick things up as you "play around" with it.

beyer graphs, charts, analysys

[robfla]

i am fairly certain there are "previous cards - or test cards" available when you d/l the software

[ceejay]

Originally Posted by deltagulf

how long of a learning curve is it to use it right? also the cost of it.
thanks

I believe the software is rather intuitive and has a minimal learning curve. The F4 cards do cost a little more though......