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Old 7th November 2005, 09:08 PM
westwinners westwinners is offline
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Question 'general rules' rather than system?

Hey folks,

Here is one I have been thinking about for a few years. Let me know what you think or how I might improve it... I created it to try and take advantage of ratings based handicapping (RBH) but it might work well everywhere, even if there is not RBH.

I bet on fast/good tracks only.

1. Race is a class 1 thru 6 at any track except tasmania.
2. Runner ran 1st, 2nd or 3rd last start, or was beaten less than 2 len.
3. Runner must be up in weight since last start (RBH rewards good runs)
4. Runner must be ridden by a senior jock.
5. Runner must be drawn inside gate 10 or fit barrier profile for that track
6. Runner must be in the first 4 favourites nearing jump time
6a. If more than one runner qualifies rules 1 thru 5, back the shortest one. If more than 3 qualify rules 1 thru 5, ignore the race.

All of these rules are based on sound handicapping techniques but I wonder if ultimately the starting price might be the downfall. I would love to know what you think...?
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