[trident method]

Re: trident method Can you tell me what constituted the Trident plan please? I've bought lots of Clives books over the years, but never got this plan, or the Quattro system. If you've got any info I'd be really interested to hear it. Clive died a number of years ago now I believe, and Fineform with him. Thanks, Steve

[Where have you got to with your racing?]

Re: Where have you got to with your racing?

I only ask because having bet for over 60 years now I have finally returned to the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). I began before betting shops and had to sneak in to the local caff to get on with the bookie's runner. Selections were arrived at by studying the Daily Mirror betting page and trying to find one to beat the fav, usually from 1sts or 2nds last time out. Went on to studying the form book and the compiling my own speed ratings. Had some success in the early 70's backing hotshots place only on the old nanny-goat. Latterly compiled my own tissue from my own form ratings converted into percentages and on into prices. It all takes up so much time that now I just make a 'Master Rater Chart' from Clive Holt's 'The Fine Form Master Formula' and find that just as good and a whole lot easier. Readers are probably not interested in all this guff so perhaps it's best to provide examples: I only consider the 2 best penalty prize races from the principal meeting and the best from any other meeting, but not the All Weather meetings. Also no interest in any race where any of my selections are shorter than 2/1 as my overall winning strike-rate seldom exceeds 30%. Races today are the Kempton 4.00, 5.10. Exeter 3.00. Kempton 4.00 Mickie 17 (-£4), Unika La Reconce 16 (-£7), Call Me A Star 11 (-£4) = -£15 5.10 Larks Lad 13 (-£3), Shuil Royal 12 (-£5), Whispering Jack 12 (-£2) = -£10 Exeter 3.00 The Clyda Rover 14 (+£20), Sea Saffron 13 (-£5), Double Dizzy 8 (-£3)(Upham Atom 8) = +£12 Down £13 on the day The bet is: Employing a 3 bank system bet to clear £20 on each named runner but not in any race where the total stake exceeds £20. I did say it was simple :D.

Nice to see another Fineform enthusiast Jack. I've been a fan for years, but have always found it difficult to decide which races are best to rate. Any thoughts, other than what you state above? The Master Rater Chart you mention, is that just the same as the one Clive uses in his books, or have you amended it to incorporate your own theories? The losing runs always dent my enthusiasm I'm afraid. Look forward to hearing more from you about FF. Cheers, Steve