Hi all,

Thanks for your individual replies. Hermes, I hope this system idea pans out. As you use the RadioTAB for selection ideas, perhaps you might considering recorded their selections, the eventual winners AND the race type. Utilmately you may find a link between the races they are good at picking and those that they are not.

I am a big believer in "the right horse for the right race". This concept may have more to do with picking winners than even each horses ability (which is of course critically important). My notion is, ok, they have this demonstrated ability, but how likely are they to reach this ability in the current race, due to the type of race being run? It is at this stage I would consider circuit layout, going and running style.

I also thought I might comment on your barrier position question. Barriers have a big impact on short races, but only (in my opinion) if the race is NOT being run straight (i.e. there is a turn in the run). The closer the turn is to the finishing post, the more impact Barrier will have on a selection. Sprinters, I believe, will have an advantage on a circuit with a close to finish turn.

For longer races, as long as the turn is a fair distance away from the finish, the runners should have a fair chance to position themselves well (probably depending on jockey skill). The closer the turn is to the finish, the harder it will be for off pace runners to make their final charge (I feel). Sound right?

Thanks guys,

~Lenny