The handicapper
is always right, right? Well, it does seem that way sometimes with
a high percentage of top weights winning. But which top weights are
real chances and which ones are just top weights because they finished
last in the "race to the bottom"?
Here are a few thoughts on top weights in different types of races
that you may like to consider and try out
MARES RACES TOP WEIGHT RULES
1) Must be a winner at the track and must have run 2nd or 3rd at its
last start
2) Last run must have been within the last 15 days
OPEN HANDICAP TOP WEIGHT RULES
1) Must be a winner at the track and distance have at least run a
place at its last start
2) Last start must have been within the last 22 days
3) If the race is less than 1401 metres it must be drawn between barriers
1 to 5
ALL OTHER HANDICAP RACES
1) Must be a winner at the track and have raced within the last 22
days
2) If the race is less than 1401 metres it must be drawn between barriers
1 to 5
3) Must have run a place or won in two of its last three starts
Note well: We
have not tested this system. We have no idea what the financial outcomes
may be.
