I Definitely look for overs xanadu. two weeks ago had three bets for the day.

Sir dex straight out @ $12 ran 4th was paying $3.80 a drum
Sky cuddle straight out @ $26 ran 3rd paid 7.20 a drum
All up place - sir dex into sky cuddle.

was spewing sir dex got pipped for 3rd
that's racing tho

Having said that I am a big believer in backing the class runner/s in the race.
Like you i am not scared to dutch either.
Also like standing out my top pick to win in tri's then having quite a few in 2nd and 3rd.
I mainly bet straight out tho