Interesting post Hermes. Thanks.

Just a few observations:

a) Was surprised at how few qualifiers there were in yesterday's racing given that there were eight venues. While I did not analyse things strictly, I got the impression that perhaps only 10-15% had a qualifier. Still that is plenty (I am always a bit suss about Sunday racing anyway!) And I suppose that it would be unrealistic to expect many more given that you are only really looking at Barriers 1-3.

b) When there is a 99-100 starter and also another that fits with your system, do you discard the race because of the 99-100 rater?

c) Share Be Careful's concerns; but, having turned up a selection, it is easy enough to check it by looking at its form over the last three starts by highlighting the selection. There is a wealth of info there including margins. It also has the very important matter, for me, of the strike rate of the horse.

I also believe in getting out while ahead; and, yesterday, the second qualifier came home at $7.10 (after the first had placed) so the rest of the afternoon was only of academic interest to me :grin:

Thanks.