Hey Saratoga,

I know that you follow Australian racing and one of the best analytical tools in this game is statistics.
For example, favourites here win approximately 30-33% of all races.
90-92% of all races are won by the first six in betting order just prior to jump(or post-time).
Earlier this year Australia's biggest punter gave the racing public an insight to his betting activities. This punter would have an annual turnover of approx $100million per annum......yes!......$100Million of our "Pacific Pesos!"
He advised that 61% of all races are won by the horse leading at the turn.
He also advised that most winners come from the first 6 in running coming to the turn. Obviously, speed maps may be helpful to you here.
In your pursuit of knowledge to give you an "edge" in you selection and betting methods, I hope these statistics may have been of some assistance.

Cheers.