I convert it to metres per second. I also have a list of the track records for every distance, so I know the decay of speed in relation to the distance. Generally they stick to the same distances so the decay is not too much of a factor.

To be honest it is sitting there not doing a lot at the moment. I am trying to work out how to get the form directly downloaded into my spreadsheet so I don't have to do anything. Currently takes 5 to 10 minutes to enter the data in for each race, and as I am still testing, it is a bit much.

As far as I am concerned, speed is the most important thing when it comes to the dogs. And I only bet on a dog that is a fast beginner.
A fast beginner coming out of box 4 or 5 is a good betting proposition, because they are generally underbacked.

I can't really imagine too much else to be considered about a dogs form.

Oh, and if a dog meets my 3 criteria but is jumping too high in distance, I will not bet.....