NH Novice Hurdlers

[BillyHills]

In the new year resolution thread we did I mentioned I wanted to start my own ratings for a specialised type of racing for the new jump season. I did this a few years ago and gave up due to lack of time but things have changed and the input is far easier and with the help of the new RP facility its up and running. The main reason I wanted to do this is to give me a focus during the summer jump season as I dont bet on the flat much. I have decided to concentrate on Novice races, primarily hurdlers but will include Chases when I see fit. It was going to be tested further but pleasing results so far have brought it forward. The ratings are heavily based on Class, something I believe counts a lot in these races, Grade of race and Course have a lot to say in my calculations. Extra points are awarded for different things, I watch every race and hopefully race reading experience over the years will tell me that I can believe my eyes and convert that into the rating figure. As all Ratings followers will know its not about betting the top rated horses blindly, that soon leads to the poor house, but how you can interpret the ratings on the race at hand and deciding if a certain horse is likely to reproduce its best in those conditions. I intend to review each Novice Hurdle and some Chases when they are run throughout the summer months, I will state the top rated horses and also what I think will run well and suggested selection(s). As its a rule on the PL (not mine!) to keep profit and loss figures in individual threads I will use just level stakes,I think you will know by my review whether I fancy one more than another, I will also keep a check on how the top rated ones perform stats wise to a £1 stake. BH

[TheRat]

Re: NH Novice Watch 2009 All thes best mate, sounds good Pick out those future stars :ok