Hi Dale,

Some time ago Practical Punting Magazine had a series of systems know as the "suit of diamonds". They used the P/W ratio as a basis for all 13 systems and claimed some nice wins, although I doubt it was tested long enough to be sure. Nonetheless I like the idea and wish it was included in my selection software (Price predictor pro gold v2).

I noticed Gunny72 mentioned the importance of Fitness. Perhaps combining your idea with the fitness statistics of Barry Blakemore (The Key Factor is Fitness - book) may give you what you need to beat the tote.

I also note Gunny72 mentions the importance of value, but what ratings are the most accurate? How relavant are they on the day? Perhaps sticking to 4/1 or better is a way of getting value "for the rest of us", but I know some professionals would recoil in horror at this suggestion. Personally, when I design a system, I look at the spread of historic winning dividends, and then bet on selections that are offering a return in the upper range of these dividends.

@Lenny

[ This Message was edited by: Lenny on 2003-09-11 17:48 ]

[ This Message was edited by: Lenny on 2003-09-11 17:49 ]