Serious question...how is DRf still in business???
 

can't even access their site for UMPTENTH this year alone...

They are in business because some idiots like me are unwilling to adjust to the 21st century.

If ever a business deserves to go under...the DRF is it.

can't argue, this is ridiculous...it's a Saturday less than 2 months before the Derby for God's sake. http://paceadvantage.com/forum/images/smilies/45.gif

They had a serious reduction in power to their servers yesterday.
One of the hamsters died. :(

Oh man, too funny.

Paper form $8.00 a copy. That's how.

I'm into technology. Yet, once in a while, I just like looking at a printed old fashioned paper copy of the DRF. Probably because it's nostalgic, I don't exactly know why.

Between random Newsstand sales, online subscriptions and outsourced/advertising revenue, "DRF" probably does better than we think.

I do the same thing with "The Wall Street Journal". I get it online, but once in a while, I still pick up a Newsstand printed copy.

Same here Billy..when there's so much going on...And we have 3 contest here at this site..a couple of other online contest..Maybe playing that Rainbow 6 now and then...which should get over 4 Million today. It's just hard to go back online..can't make my Marks Like I do on paper..Little reminders why I like a horse. Plus when you go out to the track ..It's hard printing out all the PP's and rummaging through them at the track. SO.....Like you...Maybe twice a month...I do buy the Paper Form. Wish ONLINE form would have a little box you could type in your own comments at the end of the PP's...Just so you remember why you liked a certain horse in the race.

They are still in business because the older horseplayers hate change.

Serious question...how is DRf still in business???
 

I've been asking myself that since the early '90's.

Aren't all horseplayers older?

Because over 50% of the old timers at the track wouldn't even know how to type in a web address. :bang:

Serious question...how is DRf still in business???
 

Isn't a lot of the answer to that question Beyer's speed figures?

the DRF does have a great product these days, THE FORMULATOR. its not cheap though.

I realize I am biased, but there are apparently a lot of curmudgeons in racing.

I agree with you. Formulator remains an almost indispensable product and a very good value for comprehensive handicappers. Virtually anything you could possibly want is one click away.

Plus a bunch of new pedigree stats and information was just added (and will be improved further shortly).

You get good stats for Sire/Broodmare and the PPs of the Sire, Broodmare, Broodmare Sire, and offspring to see how they all actually ran if don't know or can't remember their race records. I also happen to know there is a ton of great stuff in the pipeline.