Sharp Angle - Saturday, August 18
Del Mar Oaks (G1)
9 furlongs on turf
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 12 graded stakes for 3yos at 9 furlongs on turf at Del Mar
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last E1 Pace
Factor Stats: 15 contenders, 5 winners (31%, $43.80 flat win bet profit, 236 ROI% and a $3.80 flat place profit)

Arrogate may be the headliner of Saturday's Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar, but the 14-horse Del Mar Oaks offers a superb betting opportunity. Analyzing the horse racing data in Betmix Angler for 3yo graded races on the Del Mar grass course shows that Last E1 Pace has been a lucrative approach. The five winners from 15 contenders include two Oaks heroines - Discreet Marq ($11.40) in 2013 and Personal Diary ($20.20) a year later.

Results: Beau Recall, 2nd by a nose at $5.40-1

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It's hard to believe that it's been 35 years since John Henry nosed out The Bart in the inaugural Arlington Million at our Track of the Week, Arlington Park. While the suburban Chicago track faces more challenges today than it did three decades ago, Million Day remains a major event on the Chicago sports calendar. This week we'll parse some data and highlight some Angles to help formulate plays for the four Million weekend cards.

Sharp Angle - Saturday, August 12
Beverly D. Stakes (G1).
9.5 furlongs on turf
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 14 Stakes at 9.5 furlongs on turf at Arlington
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Average Last 3 Late Pace 
Factor Stats: 15 contenders, 5 winners (33%, $26.60 flat win bet profit, 188 ROI%), 11 in the money (73%, $10.00 flat place bet profit & $10.10 flat show bet profit)

The Beverly D. Stakes has drawn a Breeders' Cup-worthy field this year and it's just as competitive at the windows. With a 73% in-the-money rate and two of the past three Beverly D. heroines represented (including $19.80 winner Watsdachances) this Sharp Angle is an ideal starting point in handicapping the race.

Results: 1st Dacita paying $15.80

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This week's other Angles:

Since Aug 1, 2016, for 1-Mile Turf Claiming races at Arlington Park:

Single Factor Angle: Horses 1st in Average Speed last 3 have won 19 of 49 races (38.7%)

Since June 1, for Turf Sprints at Arlington Park:

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Best Speed Last 3 have won 8 of 25 races (32%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Best Speed Last 3 & Top 4 in Turf Pedigree Rating have won 8 of 20 races (40%)

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 1^st in Avg. Best 2 of last 3 Speed have won 42 of 113 races (37%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Avg. Best 2 of last 3 Speed & 1^st 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 1^st in Last Race Class have won 21 of 54 races (34%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Last Race Class & 1^st in Trainer/Jock combo win % are 8 for 13 (61%)

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It's Haskell weekend at Monmouth Park, our track of the week. See below for some Angles that can help you play the historic Jersey Shore track via the Free Race of the Day page.

Sharp Angle - Sunday, July 30
Haskell Invitational (G1).
9F on dirt
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 11 stakes for three-year-olds at 8.32-9F on dirt
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Lifetime Speed
Factor Stats: 23 contenders, 11 winners (47%, $21.20 flat win bet profit, 146 ROI%), 60% 1st or 2nd ($6.80 flat place bet profit, 114 ROI%)

Top-figure horses are always dangerous but are often overbet. Betmix Angler data shows that Best Lifetime Speed has indeed been a predictably good predictor of success in the three-year-old dirt stakes at Monmouth Park. The data also shows these horses tend to pay reasonably well. In addition, the past three Haskell winners have all ranked first in Best Lifetime Speed, returning $7.20 (Exaggerator), $2.20 (American Pharoah) and $11.40 (Bayern).

Results: Girvin (1st at $9.20-1) & Timeline (5th at $1.90-1)

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Sharp Angle - Saturday, July 29
Lamplighter S.
8.5F on turf
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 11 stakes for three-year-olds at 8/8.5F on turf
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Turf Pedigree Rating
Factor Stats: 17 contenders, 7 winners (41%, $77.60 flat win bet profit, 328 ROI%), 65% in-the-money ($7.00 flat show profit, 120 ROI%)

It makes sense that Turf Pedigree ranking would be a strong predictor in turf stakes. This is especially true for younger horses like the mid-year three-year-olds contesting the Lamplighter S. The massive $77 flat win bet profit certainly indicates this factor is one to be taken seriously.

Results: Mo Maverick (1st at $1.00-1) & Harlan Strong (3rd at $12.30-1)

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Friday, July 28 
7th Race at Monmouth Park
Allowance
8.32 furlongs on the dirt

Since June 1, for non Maiden Dirt Route Races at Monmouth

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Trainer Current Year have won 14 of 30 races (47%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Trainer Current Year and ranked 1^st or 2nd in Best Lifetime Speed are 12 for 20 (60%)

Single Factor results: Spring For More (1st at $3.20-1) & Twofour Six Oh One (3rd at $4.30-1)
Multiple Factor results: Spring For More (1st at $3.20-1)

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Next up in our Track of the Week series is Finger Lakes Racing & Gaming, located in Canandaigua, New York. The track hosts it's biggest day of the year on Saturday, July 22 when the New York Derby and New York Oaks are on the card. We'll be highlighting some Angles that have been working well over the past month or so. These angles can be tried in that day's Free Race of the Day.

Saturday, July 22
New York Oaks & New York Derby
8.5F on dirt
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 8 stakes for three-year-olds at 8.5F on dirt
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Late Pace
Factor Stats: 9 contenders, 5 winners (55%, $3.30 flat win bet profit, 118 ROI%), 89% in-the-money ($9.20 flat show profit, 151 ROI%)

We get a little more specific for the Saturday co-features at Finger Lakes by looking at data for just three-year-old stakes at 8.5 furlongs. It's a much smaller sample but the results have been compelling with nearly 90% of the qualifiers hitting the board.

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Wednesday, July 19 & Thursday July 20
7th Race at Finger Lakes & 8th Race
Allowances
6 furlongs on Dirt & 5 furlongs on dirt

Since June 1, for non-maiden Dirt Sprint Races at Finger Lakes:

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Best Speed Last 3 speed have won 53 of 153 races (34.6%)

7/19 Race of the Day results: Perfect Disco won paying $4.00; co-qualifier Steve's Image finished 7th
7/20 Race of the Day results: Lady's First finished 3rd

Tuesday, July 18
7th Race at Finger Lakes
Allowance
8.5 furlongs on Dirt

Since June 1, for non-maiden Dirt Route Races at Finger Lakes:

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Best Speed Last 3 speed have won 34 of 73 races (43%)

Race of the Day results: Four Directions won paying $4.80

We continue our Track of the Week series at Delaware Park, home of Saturday's historic Delaware Handicap (G1). We'll be highlighting some Angles that have been working well over the past month or so. These angles can be tried in that day's Free Race of the Day.

Wednesday, July 12
8th Race at Delaware Park
Allowance/Optional Claiming
6-furlongs on Dirt

Since June 1, for non-maiden Dirt Sprints at Delaware Park.

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Trainer Current Meet have won 16 of 59 races (27%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Trainer Current Meet and Top 4 in Avg Earnings Today’s Track are 16 for 43 (37.2%)

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Monday, July 10
8th Race at Delaware Park
Starter Allowance
8.32-furlongs on Dirt

Since June 1, for non-maiden Dirt Route races at Delaware Park:

Single Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 Speed have won 16 of 36 races (44%)
Multiple Factor Angle: Horses ranked 1^st in Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 Speed AND Top 4 in Dirt Pedigree are 16 for 32 (50%)

Queen’s Plate
10F on Tapeta at Woodbine (July 2)
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 12 stakes at 10 furlongs on all weather
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. of Last 3 E1 Pace
Factor Stats: 15 contenders, 4 winners (27%, $41.30 flat win bet profit, 237 ROI%), 67% in-the-money ($2.00 flat show profit, 106 ROI%)

Canada’s Derby Day is Sunday, July 2 when the Queen’s Plate is run for 158th time. The perception in ten furlong Classics like this is that off-the-pace & stamina types fare best. This is especially true in contests over all-weather surfaces, which often play like turf races. However, a Betmix Angler analysis of 10-furlong stakes over the Woodbine main course shows that early speed is the place to start when handicapping these race types.

Ten of the last 15 contenders (67%) who ranked first in Average of Last 3 E1 Pace have hit the board 10-furlong stakes over Woodbine’s Polytrack/Tapeta surfaces. Four of them have found the winner’s circle, including Midnight Aria, the $35.20 hero of the 2013 Queen’s Plate.

How to apply this Sharp Angle:
Under Factor Ranking in the Betmix Birddog handicapping software, use the Avg. of Last 3 E1 Pace slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

Last Sharp Angles result - Courtly Manner 7th at $9.30-1 in Bold Ruckus S.

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Bold Ruckus S.
6F on the turf at Woodbine (June 25)
Horse Racing Data Analyzed: 17 stakes at 6 furlongs on turf
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. of Last 3 Late Pace
Factor Stats: 18 contenders, 5 winners (28%, $21.60 flat win bet profit, 159 ROI%), 56% in-the-money ($6.60 flat show profit, 118 ROI%)

Woodbine quietly cards some of the more competitive stakes races in North America each weekend and Sunday’s 11-horse Bold Ruckus Stakes is a good example. Betmix Angler found a solid sample of 17 6-furlong turf stakes at the Toronto area track and the data shows that over one quarter of these contests are won by the horse with the best Average Late Pace in their last three races.

This angle is also trending in the right direction. Two of the 2016 Woodbine 6-furlong turf stakes produced double-digit winners using this approach, including last year’s Bold Ruckus hero Songs and Laughter ($11.40).

How to apply this Sharp Angle:

Under Factor Ranking in the Betmix Birddog handicapping software, use the Avg. of Last 3 Late Pace slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

Last Sharp Angles result - Clara’s Gone West 7th at $2.30-1 in Niagara S.

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