Doesn't it depend how much you bet, Ron? The subscription fee is a fixed cost, and the amount of your betting turnover is up to you. If your turnover is only $100 over six months then $42 profit is insufficient to recoup your subscription. On the other hand if your turnover is $100,000 the subscription fee would only put a slight dent in your profits.

In relation to your second point - why would anyone provider of racing information want to advertise its losing days? Most reputable providers of racing information are happy to give you a list of the bets provided to members over the last year, or some other verification of profits. If they don't then don't subscribe. That's what it comes down to: if you can't satisfy yourself of the honesty and profitability of a service provider then don't subscribe.

Cheers,

Filante