Hermes, a good way to incorporate a win component into your predominantly place betting is to bet each way but with a multiple place ratio, say 1 x 4.

If the horse runs a place, it can pay as little as $1.30 and you'll still show a profit. If it wins, that's bonus money.

Also, re the field size...personally, I don't worry about that. If your selection method is sound it's the least of your worries. In fact I look forward to the larger fields as they tend to produce great place dividends for even the favoured runners(i.e. Falvelon in the Stradbroke $2.60).

[ This Message was edited by: Privateer on 2002-06-25 10:38 ]