When I ran my rating programme before the races, one of the tasks it performs is to look at jockeys with a single ride for the day.

I look at that list of jockeys, select the capable ones and look if their mounts are also capable of winning or placing.

If so then that is a bet, so far I have better than 40% S/R at better than $8.00 ave. div.

Today there are two bets, one M Rodd at Ballarrat race 6 already ran won at $16.70 and $4.10.

The next one is race 7 #5 TEL ONNAH B RAWILLER.

Even if he doesn't win or place I will have covered my next 14 win bets or next two place bets on this simple system.

I run this in conjunction with my rating.

I'm sure many of you are aware of this angle but I thought I remind those who don't know.

But beware it must be a good jockey who is prepared to travel for a single ride and the horse must be able to win, by that I don't mean it has to be a tip from the tipsters!
Actually I don't follow the tipsters at all, never even look at them, if you want tips, look at the odds, or follow the outsiders tipped by your fav tipster. Far more profitable.

I would think your sample is quite small at the moment.
How many selections have you had so far?

Moeee going back ten years or so would satisfy you?

Too late to edit but I wanted to add this:

You have a knack of asking questions that implies disbelief and lack in one's credibility.

Do you really think I dreamed this up today just to boast?

This is a well know angle, been around since races became more popular and widespread so that jocks had to travel.

The same applies to a certain degree to trainers who are taking their horses hundreds of miles from their stables in pursuit of suitable races.

And you seem to take offense whenever you are questioned.
It won't happen again.

Interesting angle. I might keep an eye on it.

Justg one question . What do you deem a good jockey ? Do you use premiership table or another rating ?