this thread has lived for awhile and perhaps its because we all learn something from it.
its obvious that the serious punters put a lot of work into their selections and deserve the results.

there are many different factors that deliver winners and in fact so many that i cannot always convince myself that it wasnt a co-incidence when my horse has won.

the compression of weight in modern racing is a factor that i hadnt considered and it is likely to be an accurate observation.
the discipline to stick to our own rules is a factor in our own results.
the issue of barriers does worry me even though more successful punters have proven they dont have the affect that some of us think.
a jockey drawn wide has few choices . to go early or to sit back.
both are risky.
good punting.

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laurie