benny, ones form study evolves to become a very individualistic beast, so to start off i suggest -

1. understand a regions class structures - if you are betting all over the shop then STOP and concentrate on a weeks racing within one state. take notes & do this for as long as it takes, without this fundamental understanding you are doomed.

2. make an effort to understand weight, at the end of the day the handicapper does a lot of our work for us - there IS a reason why nag A is carrying 6kg more than nag B.

3. dont bet on sh.it - one should be able to review a days racing and eliminate more than 2/3 rds of a states races as being a waste of ones time.

4. pygmies - used to think they made a difference, these days I am not so sure.

5. trainers - see 4.

6. tips - never, ever follow another’s tips - if they had any credibility you wouldn’t know about them.

7. as much as i do enjoy this forum, never make the mistake (as i have several times), when you have had a bad days punting after doing "the form" for about 6 hours the night before ,of thinking that there is a easy "system" out there which will turn your $2 coins into $100 bills - it dont work that way. however do read thru the past threads on this site, there are some gems of info & ideas which can assist you in your struggle.

8. i am sure there are a dozen other issues i should mention but my head is hurting after last nights celebrations following mardi gras effort at doomben yesterday . also, never brag after a win, people will think you are an obnoxious ********er