"Don't give up with mechanical systems because we never know what we might discover if we persevere."

Totally agree michaelg

Hi darkydog2002, when you said that most mechanical systems lead back to the favourite I’m guessing that you use ratings. My interpretation of a mechanical system is one when certain criteria are met, then that becomes the selection, ie: form 531s0 based on being put out for a spell after good form last time in. None of my mechanical systems certainly lead to a favourite. I don’t use ratings. One decent system that throws up some mighty high priced winners without a lot of selections includes good form prior to a spell and lightly raced (less than 15 starts). Give the horse a couple of runs.

Also darkydog2002, I agree with your assessment of the 55 kgs +. I'm a great disbeliever that a kilo or two advantage here or there can make a difference. There are more important factors I think. Some topweights are well over the odds because of the weight they're carrying.
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