Truly forget all that crap. The 'pros' work for a living because they know a lot about the runners but can't pick when they will win if their life depended apon it.

THE most important aspect of picking a winner is PACE and knowing what the pace will be for any race. Only then does the barrier become important. Distance is important too of course and so is the jockey. If the trainer has it together, the runner has the best of a chance.

As far as this system goes, the main thing is fitness. 3rd or 4th up and min. weight. It gets a few unexpected winners home.