Weight ratings make up just one part of these overall ratings, but after a day like today, I'm beginning to think that perhaps I should just concentrate on the weight ratings and not worry about the other parts of the system.

Some of the results achieved by my VERY simple weight ratings method from the races that I posted today: Bond Street rated 2nd, Fiveoclockshadow rated equal 2nd, Divine Madonna rated 2nd, Watchyerback rated 2nd, Gallant Guru rated 2nd, Utility equal top rated, Prince Arthur top rated, Silky Red Boxer top rated.

It's hard to believe that the weight ratings could work really well on their own, because the way I do them is so very quick and easy and basic. But winners like Utility ($52) today and Whoever ($60) which was also top rated six weeks ago show that perhaps it could be something for me to look at.