Just to throw another spanner in the works Hermes......statistics alone DO work. The plan I use is ONLY statistic based and I do OK.

The trick is to find the right combination of all the various stats available.

For instance in my plan, how many lengths a horse finished from the winner last start is irrelevant. WHERE it finished is more important.

Another tip...don't put too much weight on the course/distance factor, it falls into the "over rated" basket.

Incidentally, I have only ever used The Sportsman, in my view the best form guide in this country.