Chief,
If you want an ultra reliable track, try Ascot, Perth - from September through May. Track condition is invariably fast (only rains here in winter). Best thing is favourites have a poor run here, meaning great odds on winners - all you have to do is be able to pick 'em. In January this year there was a run of 28 consecutive races with the favourite missing out.
If you can't get a form guide you can dial straight into the WATC computer at http://www.waturf.org.au/scripts/ws...rf/findinfo.hts - they even give you the race book there for free!!