A valid question Inny, but a difficult one as well. I use the once, twice, three time's your out at this ball-game.

A bit over-raced perhaps? More than 40 starts for a 4 year old. 50 for a 5 year old? Etc. Give 'em a break. Strike 1.

Outclassed? Earnt an average of less than 10% of the highest earner in the field. Strike 2.

Won less than 20% AND placed lass than 40%? Strike 3.

Had more than 5 tries at the course AND 5 tries at the distance and still trying? Strike 4.

Had more starts on slow and heavy tracks than good ones? Strike 5.

Have a Sportsman's Zip below 50 AND a Techform below 80? Strike 6.

Won't find many winners from these ranks.

But, as they say in the classics. Sh** happens.

Doomben Race 1 27/03/2004. Sha Alma saluted.

My study only goes back a few months. This is the only winner that I've found from these ranks. C'mon you guys with databases and computers. I'm sure than Inny, myself and many other users would appreciate your input. We're all on the same side, and I hope this input proves valuable to those that read it.

Successful punting,

Bazza