Hi topsy99,
At least someone has similar ideas to me.
You are a lot more refined in what you are doing than what I am,but very interesting what you do and worth looking at.
As Ive posted before I have been off the punting scene for 13 years. Prior to that lived off it for 4 years never made a fortune but paid the bills.
13 years ago there was no computers as such,data bases spreadsheets etc etc etc.
I ONLY bet at the track,if I could get there,e.g Metro Sydney, Wyong, Newcastle, Gosford,Kembla etc. If I couldnt get to a track, because of distance NO bet.
I NEVER looked at form because there is a lot better than me out there you just have to try to read what is happening.
Since I started punting again recently I thought I would do it the professional way,form, ratings etc.
I must admit I have had reasonable success
with this site and will continue to use it my own way (exotics).
I think the biggest problem today is we have all become too lazy,all the betting sites,this offer,that offer,this bonus etc etc.
I firmly believe if one is to have success at this game,get off your a*** get to the track and watch what is happening.

Cheers
Ps A very similar idea to what you are doing but on a lower scale,is you can see a horse that has been running at say Randwick,Flemington,Doomben,etc, have been off the scene for 6 to 12 months and pop up at Moe, Mackay,etc.
Watch how many of these get up at huge odds.
Another advantage Of being at the track take the winner SYD1 18 most books,26 available with one of em, checked tonite best 3 tab price 14.7,even if you are on line with a bookie you wont get the 26. Will be interesting in the morning to see what starting price was.
[ This Message was edited by: kenchar on 2003-09-16 20:36 ]

[ This Message was edited by: kenchar on 2003-09-16 21:16 ]