Well, as a handicapper for many years, I think there's a better way. There are endless racing systems out there, however, I have found no magic in these systems or formulas I promise you it could be effective one day and not the other,and none that come with or deliver a guarantee, it's called gambling for a reason,.... The truth is and your best bet is understanding race horse handicapping, this is a must, knowing how to read a horse racing form is key. Handicapping is a skill in which one gets better with time, and with time your skill will still continue to grow including tote skills. I've been handicapping for years and still find new angles. When making picks, I first handicap the race, I look at each horse's performance under prior racing conditions that most matches the conditions of the track and race that day. This information is usually in the program. What to look for first in a race horse is "condition"- good muscle tone, also, a shiny coat, bright eyes, forward-pointing ears, as for behavior, look for an alert manner and watch how the horse moves, a relaxed forward stride is ideal, and watch out for a horses that is easily or unnecessary agitated this is a bad behavior sign. Horses that are focused, calm, composed and relaxed are ideal, all good. Sweating can be an indication of nerves, however, for some horses this is normal. Also, blinkers or visors, are not a bad sign either, these are worn to help channel the horse's concentration during the race and can be very beneficial. Looking at a horse's "Form" is equally as important...'Form' is simply the information and facts about a horse's past performances. Find a wide range of statistical information is important, DRF is a good source. Look for horses that have won recently. In the DRF there will be information on horses, if a horse has beaten or lost to any of its rivals in this race before ir has won over this distance before, or if at current course/track, paired this with and distance winner is a very desirable bet. Also, the weight a horse is carrying compared to previous races or whether it is going up or dropping down significantly in the class of the race. All the above is important when looking to find a winning race horse. :)