As a ‘brand new’ member I am very much looking forward to contributing to the forum. I have for some time enjoyed reading the dialogue of a members as a ‘lurker’! I am a member at Cheltenham and have been for over 40 years. Over the years I have subscribed to Chaseform and latterly Raceform interactive. Through these sources I like to build a database of 130+ rated horses and their race history. Building a picture of the variables which best point to their chances. I also rely on stats a lot to inform my betting practice. Now that Cheltenham (festival) is dominated by Mullins and short priced favourites it has become ever more important for me to build an ante-post book. I’m not one to back odds but on if I can help it. I have found the forum to be an essential source of information. I just hope I can contribute In some small way.