I am wondering if any of you with databases, happen to have any systems which you know of that are slight losers, or break even at best. Am after some base systems to tinker with, applying my own filters to try and kick into profit. Ideally I would like something that is a high turnover win system to begin with. Anyone keen to help me out? Not too worried if they throw up a couple of selections in a race. Just want something to play with over the next few months while I take a break before starting back up work full time.

Thorns, I've got a couple of simple methods I was using a long time ago. They went ok but haven't paid them much heed. In these days of lots of meetings and available form they'd get a bit of action. Their big downfall was restricted action which led to a loss of interest.
I called them 'The Fresh Approach' and 'Ten Down'. Punters' Choice actually gave me a bit of a pat on the back for Fresh Approach for looking at a different angle. That was about 1985. Let me know how we can exchange material if you're interested.

Yeah, would be interested in that. exchanging details is hard. However I am a big fan of winnerinsix ratings and enjoy a discussion there.

Thorns, I think this may be a bit too simple for what you're after but has good results: level stakes win only BEST TOTE/SP or if country best of NSW/Supertab (Sportsbet)
(1) 100 rating (unitab)
(2) last start winner within 21 days.
(3) Pre-post fav (WA TAB-Form (available free on -line) may work with other publications but dont know.

thats it

1. 4yo Horses Only
2. <=1600m races
3. Not resuming from a spell
4. $3 or less favourite

Selections 3,874
Wins 1,572 (S/R 40.6%)
Places 2,744 (S/R 70.8%)
WLOT -5.7%
PLOT -4.5%

5. Not racing at same track

Selections 2,233
Wins 929 (S/R 41.6%)
Places 1,577 (S/R 70.6%)
WLOT -2.6%
PLOT -4.3%

Good luck...

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Cheers guys, exactly the sort of ideas I am after.

Hey Partypooper, the ratings that are provided on the new look WA Tabform guide are actually the same ratings that you find on the Unitab website, so in fact, you can get all the information required at the one place!

Sportz, yes I originated the plan using Fridays Tab-Form. But thought that as the ratings are the same anyone can find them on Unitab and use another source of Pre-post market if preferred.