Hey guys, I am currently in the thought process of creating my own database for recording selections for my racing, with the intention of eventually being able to run filters through all the results. The main thing I want to be sure of before I start, is exactly what sort or data I should enter about each selection. I started off thinking I would just do something really simple using some freely available ratings, with only a couple of bits of data added for each selection. However the more I think about it, the more I realize that is going to be better starting with as much information as possible, I don't want to get to a stage, 6 months down the track where I realize that I actually want more data in there, and then effectively having 6 months data, which is now of next to no use to me. I am also in the process of researching creating my own ratings as well, so a this databse would be great for that as well.

So my question to all the forumites is, what would you have as a must include? At the moment my plan is for the following:

Date
TAB number
Horse Name
Rating
Gap to 2nd rated
Barrier
Track Condition
Weight
Won at course
Won at distance
Last three starts
Days since last run
Unitab Rating

Possible others (unsure at moment)
Top Jockey
Top Trainer
Starting price on tote

So that is my basic list at the moment, I'm sure I am missing some obvious ones that have escaped my mind at the present time. But what are your thoughts on the above? Are there any there which you would not include? Any you can think of that would be worthwile including? Am keen to get some opinions from all members here, and would be great if anybody else on here who has perhaps been down the same route as I want to go, could offer any advice, and things to watch out for.

Cheers
Paul