Just an interesting observation of my own betting. In the past my betting was restricted to blacktype races only with moderate success.

In more recent times, not through specific design, I've noticed that few if any bets are on the better races. Generally nothing is blacktype, a lot of midweek. And with a higher level of success.

Surprises me a bit as I've always considered betting on the better quality races is the best way to go.

I don't mind saying that I'm backing horses at 10/1 or more the place. A gut feeling is that the better races are more likely to have a genuine favourite. The lesser class racing more likely to have a favourite that is under the odds thus giving you better odds should you be betting against the fave.

Upshot I think - is that punters could well benefit from analysing not just the horses they are selecting/backing but analysing the results in the various classes of racing to see what further refinement brings.

Just my thinking. Any other thoughts welcome :-)