My staking is very simple. I only back the selections that are good odds - I never look at odds before I make selections.
I back win only, never each way.
Instead of an each way bet - as an example $50/each way.
I will back my horse $50 for the win.
I will take the $50 that could be used for the place bet and use it in selective trifecta combinations with my horse which I have backed for the win as a banker to run second and third.
Eg 4x1x8 and 4x8x1 costs $56 and offers far more value in a tri. than $50 as a place bet on the tote in a 50 each way bet.
That way I have pulled in some trifectas worth thousands of dollars. My $25 selection has run second and I've had another horse at good odds win and run third.
If I'd bet each way bet I would have won peanuts on the race.