Well done Frankster...as it happens i've been following Mi Casa for awhile and saw that race when Spurson won...
as it happens I liked Wencelas Square (Who was unlucky) but was impressed by the way Mi casa won..
i didnt even think about Spurson till after the race.....i already had my races planed for the day but if i was at home on the computer..i probably would of jumped on....but i was already half ********ed by then..

And Finally about Barriers....i think alot depends on the race itself...as you see in my innitial summary i was alittle worried about Platnum scissors mainly because without any real leaders in the race i had him crossing over quite comfortably.....

an example is a race at Gold Coast Pm day.....Renouf (inside)who loves to jump and run and Grab the Phone (outside) were both racing..both love to lead and both with the help of some other horse went stupid up front and both tired and set it up for the backmarkers (san fransisco i think).
anyway both had there next start from barrier 1 in seperate races without any other leader type horses and won..
both at nice odds as well..

Barriers need to be taken into account with the tempo and pattern of racing for the horse (i'm still learning but speed maps are essential)..the outside Barrier for Pacific dancer didnt worry me as he gets back anyway..but the tempo ended up making it to hard for him..
willy Leicas barrier didnt worry me either as his pattern of racing..
Our sweet moss had a wide barrier but with the lack of speed crossed easily..
in hindisight Our Sweet moss was a good bet because there wasnt any real leaders in the race..i expected Royal Mask or Wasimah to do the leading ..
but was way off.

Privateer...Have been punting for just over a year (professionaly sort of) find i'm learning everyday..and getting better,,
with maybe beginners luck my figures for the year were quite outstanding....i'm learning more but feel if the system aint broke dont fix it..
any advice you give is more than welcome.
just wondering do you have a go at trifectas, trebles 1st 4's ect ?
most pros i know dont even think about it,,,except for maybe doubles if the value is there..but i find i have enormous success with them,,