My each-way strategy

Tho' a few bet on UK racing most favour our Aus product which could well be the reason for the lack of interest - just guessing tho'

rocketter, don't back anything based on a formula like that, unless it has a proven record of being in profit. Have you checked it out, along those lines ? Or have you formulated it, based on past results ?

The important criteria are those that tend toward profit, and from what I know on the subject, there are not many that do, and those that do, sometimes would not seem that applicable, but are. The only way is to examine them individually, over a decent trial period, which you can do retrospectively, if you can access a database ( sure to be some available in the UK, I looked at "Flatstats" at one time, don't know what is around now). I would also be more inclined to give importance to the win return, rather than the place. However, any method that is even moderately ahead for the place, is likely to be better for the win only. But you will find that out yourself quickly enough. Also, be aware that factor analysis is pretty well tilled ground, not a lot has not been uncovered, but you can still find combinations of factors that are profitable, but these are niches, not broad-scale selections. Also, be aware that there is a lot of overlap between factors, few are independent variables.