Jay Desai's Golden Rules: 2. Research or Jog On

After today's lack of research and corresponding results, it's time for this. I wonder if there's a correlation in my words written and race results. Doubt it. However, words don't/can't depict a race enough. There is nothing like a bit of RPTV. This costs money, but money buys knowledge and knowledge makes money. A perfect circle, right? Anyone who saw Samasana vs Pelican Rock on 07/02/12 knew that the weight reversals in their next race meant nothing, despite the words and prices suggesting otherwise, and on 21/02/12 video evidence won. Anyone who saw Kinglet fly home over 7f (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ED0yYfCQ7U) knew that a step up in trip would be perfect. Did he win his next over 8f? As Polish would say, does a one-legged duck swim in circles?

Like plenty of profit making industries, horse racing is based on fact and subjective instinct. Nail these, toss in a bit of luck and insider-info and you’re on your way to being banned by your bookie!

www.racingpost.com is my bible. Punting is banned without it.

• Horse (Form + Ability + Weight + C&D + In-Running Commentary + Video) x Trainer (Form + Course + Records) x Jockey (Allowance + Ability) = Acceptable to Punt. This way, there is no whinny excuse and violin playing for a flop. Any missing factor should stop a punt. I’ll try to add this to my discipline.

www.oddschecker.com is my trader. Punting at Best Price is just obvious.

• I've seen prices range from 14/1 - 33/1, 13/8 - 3/1, etc. You'd be ecstatic if you won £70 but pissed when you found out you could have won £165. Also good for spotting steamers.

There are many other sites, tipping lines, people “who know”, etc that can help, but once you know the basics the above is matrimonious. I know who the woman is...