They've been racing at Mountaineer Park, this week's Betmix Track of the Week, since 1951. On Saturday afternoon the track will host it's biggest day of the season with a seven stakes card highlighted by the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (G2). Leading up to Saturday there are a trio of weeknight cards. See below for tips and Angles that can be applied to the Free Race of the Day.
Sharp Angle - Saturday, August 5
West Virginia Derby (G1).
9F on dirt
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last four runnings of the West Virginia Derby
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle (multi-factor): Ranked Top 3 in Average E2 Pace & Top 3 in Average Last 3 Race Class
Factor Stats: 9 contenders, 4 winners (44%, $4.60 flat win bet profit, 125 ROI%)
The West Virginia Derby has been 'chalky' the past four years with an average win payout of just $5.65. But the multiple factor angle presented here has found all four recent winners and points to a 2017 contender who will pay considerably more.
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Other Angles four Mountaineer Park:
Since June 1, for non-Maiden Dirt Sprints at Mountaineer Park
Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1st in Avg. Best 2 of last 3 Speed have won 42 of 113 races (37%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1st in Avg. Best 2 of last 3 Speed & 1st Avg. Last 3 Race Classes are 19 for 36 (53%)
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Since June 1, for non-Maiden Dirt Routes at Mountaineer Park
Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1st in Last Race Class have won 21 of 54 races (34%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1st in Last Race Class & 1st in Trainer/Jock combo win % are 8 for 13 (61%)
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