I've had a PM from Mileni4uk about a VDW method for handicaps & after replying to him I've run the rule over the days big handicap the 4.00 at Newmarket.
When rating handicaps the method involves adding form & time ratings to the mix & it's quite time consuming so this is just a one off because I could never manage during working periods & therefore it's not part of the trial.
After ratings for handicaps are complete the top three rated would be the shortlist and in rating order these are,
Galeota
Genki
Kings Apostle
Having put the work in a bet seems in order, I'd be a bit worried by Galeota's low draw so I've split 30pts as follows.
Galeota 5pts @ 22.0 Betfair Genki 15pts @ 7/1 Sportingbet Kings Apostle 10pts @ 11/1 Sportingbet.
We'll see how things go.
Rio.