Track conditions, pay attention to track conditions, whether the ground is hard or heavy it is extremely important to give this a priority in any horse racing system that you follow. Track conditions can either enhance or reduce a horse's performance, a horse's form can usually be produced on good ground so caution if the going is otherwise.

Distance, it's important to look for horses with proven ability over their optimum distance, this does not necessarily mean a winning finish every time but a consistently good finish at similar distances.

The racecourse itself, all racecourses are different and this will have a bearing on how a horse performs. Take time to study individual tracks with your own horse racing system, does your horse perform better on long straight stretches or those tight twisting circuits, keep a log of performance and preferences.

Trainers, learn what you can about individual trainers by studying race commentaries in various form books and by watching as much of the race as you can, this will enable you to identify which types of races certain trainers excel in.

Jockeys, jockeys can not make winners out of unsuitable or incapable horses, but poor riding can make losers out of racing certainties. Make a note of the amateurs and apprentice riders in order to identify next seasons winning jockeys.

Other notable factors include the draw, the type of race and of course key races or classic races.

Next time you invest in a horse racing system take into consideration some of the key factors I have motioned and put them to use in your strategy, they should form the basis for more successful results.