I have been using my own ratings systems for some time now with pretty good success rate. I would be interestd in sharing some info as i am keen on improving my strategy. I look at trainers also in order to gauge what horses go well in distance/sprint events under certain trainers. in the next few months i think we will start seeing serious spring contenders come out for a freshen up run to keep them ticking over-interesting time to watch and not necessarliy be betting