Thursday, August 26, 2010

RMV2 Update

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback you have been providing on the RMV2. We have made some more amendments and tidied up the code considerably.

We will obviously continue to work on it over the next few days, so please do give your feedback during this time while amendments can still be made.

You will notice considerable amendments to the strike rate bonus areas - this is vital and a huge improvement as previously the scores being produced were very very similar in many cases - now they can be set up to really maximise your preferences.

Soon we will have a phase of actually looking at ratings in action each day, with a reasonably standard test set. That will be after we and you are happy with the basic layout and options available - so as i say please do get in touch with any comments at all.

Remember to email us or use the feedback form with all your thoughts.

Cheers

Chris

Monday, August 16, 2010

Ratings MAchine V2 - Test format

The V2 Ratings Machine has been loaded to the site in test format - there is a link to it at the top right of the site. As we have tried to plaster all over it - its in test format, so dont be worrying about actual ratings created or spending ages at this point creating your preferences.

The purpose at the moment is to get feedback on the usability and functionality.

I shall be writing more in the coming days - for now ill let you make your own judgements and get in touch. Email me or Jamie and we will be glad to hear from you.

The advance cards/systems and fresh update of info addition to the site has really gone down well with most members, thanks to all who got in touch and expressed their support.

The site is coming along nicely and we are hopeful our goals for 2010 will be reached - but i must say we are really only at the tip of the iceberg and there are a huge number of improvements and new features in the pipeline. All of them have came from member feedback and there are plenty more in development. We will get through them all just as quick as we can.

As i say i shall post again soon - please do take the time to get in touch with any feedback at all you have - even if its a broken link or a mis-spelling.

By working together we truly can create a complete horse racing website - were well on the way.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Site Changes

Hi all,

Just to confirm a few changes to the site.

We will be adding a new feature from 10th/11th August with the introduction of advance cards. This will mean the information for the next days racing will be online at approximately 2pm each day. At the same time we will be running an update for all that days conditions (ie going changes, update of odds forecast etc.).

Therefore the new process will be of benefit to those who like the opportunity to view data for the next day earlier and also those who would benefit from an update on the days conditions just before racing commences each day.

The new process will involve 2 ever-rolling stages.

A) Approx 2pm (ideally before first race of the day) - update on all 'todays racing' plus cards for 'tomorrows racing' put on in advance format.

B) Overnight/before 8am - results put through, advance cards updated and changed to be 'todays racing'.

In addition the Ratings Machine V2 will be introduced in a test format, certain sections are still not finalised but there is no harm in users playing with what is ready and offering feedback etc. The aim now is to go live with the new version of the machine by September, but obviously this will depend on how things go.

Finally there are many more improvements, tidy-ups and new features which will be added as and when we complete them including some substantial improvements to the system builder.

If you have been in touch and we have agreed to an upgrade, please be patient, you will see your suggestions being implemented soon if you have not already. We reply to all emails so please check your junk folders etc if you do not receive a reply.

Thanks to all members for your ongoing support - the site is really getting there and a hugely significant part of that is down to members loyalty and feedback.

Chris