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Sharp Angle – Ontario Derby

Ontario Derby (G3) at Woodbine
9F on AW (October 21)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 16 9-furlong AW Graded Stakes at Woodbine
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st Jockey 2-Year Win % This Race Type
Factor Stats: 16 contenders, 5 winners (31%, $42.70 Win Return, 233 ROI%), 10 Place (62%, $18.30 Place Return), 12 Show (75%)

The Saturday feature at Woodbine is the G3 Ontario Derby and the race has drawn a deep field of 10, including a pair of fillies.

The Betmix Angler online handicapping database has all the data needed to look for successful handicapping factors for contentious races like this. In this instance, Angler reveals that the Jockey 2-Year Win % This Race Type factor has been profitable for handicappers in the 9-furlong Graded Stakes on the Woodbine Tapeta course.

One third of the contenders have crossed the wire first, while generating a juicy $42.70 Win Return.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Jockey 2-Year Win % This Race Type slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup

Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland
8.5F on Turf (October 14)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 12 9-furlong turf stakes at Keeneland
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st Last Late Pace
Factor Stats: 13 contenders, 4 winners (30%, $146.20 Win Return, 662 ROI%), 6 Place/Show (46%, $47 Place Return, $15.10 Show Return)

After the past couple weekend of plentiful Breeders' Cup preps, racing fans and horseplayers will have to settle for a lone Grade 1 this weekend, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland. But at least it's a good one with an overflow field of sophomore fillies.

The Betmix Angler online handicapping database has all the data needed to look for successful handicapping factors for any racetypes. In this instance, Angler reveals that the Last Late Pace factor has been very lucrative in the 9 furlong turf stakes on the Keeneland lawn.

One third of the contenders have crossed the wire first, including 74-1 Ever Dangerous (2020 Bryan Station S.) and a trio of recent QE II heroines.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Last Late Pace slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Alcibiades & Breeders’ Futurity

Alcibiades S & Breeders Futurity at Keeneland
8.5F on Dirt (October 6 & 7)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 38 G1 8.5-furlong dirt stakes at Keeneland
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st Last E 1 Pace
Factor Stats: 45 contenders, 7 winners (15%, $109.00 Win Return, 221 ROI%), 11 Place (24%, $6.62 Place Return), 19 Show (42%, $20.28 Show Return)

Here we go! Keeneland roars back to life with typically deep and contentious cards to open up the 2023 Fall Meeting.

Perhaps the two toughest contests over the first three days of the meet are the two Grade 1's for the juvenile set, Friday's Alcibiades and Saturday's Breeders' Futurity. Each as drawn typically deep and contentious fields.

So what does the Betmix Angler online handicapping database have to say about these races? Angler tells us that the Last E1 Pace handicapping factor has pointed to 15% winners of the recent 8.5 furlong dirt Grade 1´s at the historic Lexington oval.

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The whopping $109 Win Return was certainly helped by 70-1 Knicks Go in 2018 but this factor has also pointed to other double digit winners like Gomo, who paid $12.60 to his backers in the 2015 Futurity and last year's Alcibiades heroine Wonder Wheel ($15).

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Last E1 Pace  slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Ack Ack S.

Ack Ack S. (G3)
8F on Dirt at Churchill Downs (September 30)
Races Analyzed
: Last 36 Churchill Downs 8-furlong dirt graded stakes
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Trainer/Jockey Combo Meet
Factor Stats: 24 contenders, 4 winners (20%), $74.60 win bet return, 255 ROI%, 7 Place (29%), $23.80 Place Return, 9 Show (37%) $14.94 Show Return.

Racing fans are treated a slew of Breeders' Cup preps this weekend, including the Ack Ack S. at Churchill Downs. The race has drawn a field of seven salty sprinter/milers vying for a berth in the Dirt Mile.

These tough and competitive contests are made for Betmix Angler analysis and a query of this powerful online database has uncovered a profitable handicapping factor.

Angler tells us that class rules in the 8-furlong dirt graded stakes under the Twin Spires as Trainer/Jockey Combo Meet has pointed to 20% winners, 37% in-the-money finishes and positive Returns for the Win, Place and Show spots.

This factor has also pointed to three recent Ack Ack winners, including the double digit winners Tom's Ready ($11.80) and Mr. Freeze ($14.80).

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Trainer/Jockey Combo Meet slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Pennsylvania Derby

Pennsylvania Derby. at Parx
9F on Dirt (September 23)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 9 editions of the Pennsylvania Derby
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Speed This Distance
Factor Stats: 16 contenders, 6 winners (37%, $60.40 Win Return, 288 ROI%), 9 Place (56%, $8.60 Place Return), 10 Show (62%, $0.50 Show Return)

Saturday's Pennsylvania Derby has drawn another deep and competitive field of 11 3-year-olds all looking for their first Grade 1 victory.

The Betmix Angler online handicapping database was built for tough handicapping challenges like this one. A dive into Angler tells us that the Best Speed This Distance handicapping factor has produced 6 of the past 9 Pa Derby winners. Those victors include the 2019 upsetter Math Wizard who scored at 31-1.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Best Speed This Distance slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Ben’s Cat S.

Ben's Cat S. at Pimlico
5F on Turf (September 16)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 33 5-furlong turf stakes at Del Mar
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Speed This Distance
Factor Stats: 40 contenders, 15 winners (37%, $44.80 Win Return, 156 ROI%), 19 Place (47%, $5.90 Place Return), 22 Show (55%)

The Ben´s Cat S. honors the amazing Maryland-bred turf sprinter, a 32-time winner of over $2 million. The 5-furlong turf sprint is also one of 6 Stakes on a fantastic Saturday card at Pimlico and has drawn an exceptionally competitive field of 10.

The Betmix Angler online handicapping database was built for tough handicapping challenges like this one. A dive into Angler tells us that the Best Speed This Distance handicapping factor has produced 37% winners of the past 33 5-furlong turf stakes at Old Hilltop. Those victors have also generated a very nice $44.80 Win Return.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Best Speed This Distance slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – John C. Mabee S.

John C. Mabee S. (G2) at Del Mar
9F on Turf (September 9)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 54 9-furlong graded turf stakes at Del Mar
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Jockey Current Meet
Factor Stats: 62 contenders, 17 winners (27%, $40.40 Win Return, 132 ROI%), 26 Place (41%, $3.60 Place Return), 33 Show (52%)

The Grade 2 John C. Mabee S. is one of the 5 Stakes on the final weekend of the 2023 Del Mar meeting and a competitive field will face the starter.

We turned to the Betmix Angler online handicapping database for guidance and discovered that 27% of the past 54 9-furlong graded turf stakes at the Pacific shore oval fell to the horse ranking first in the Jockey Current Meet handicapping factor.

The 17 winners in the sample have generated a positive $40.40 Win Return and over 50% of the contenders have factored in the trifecta. So it may be a good idea to go with the hottest jock.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Jockey Current Meet slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Del Mar Mile

Del Mar Mile S. (G2) at Del Mar
8F on Turf (August 21)

Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 56 8-furlong graded turf stakes at Del Mar
Date Range: January 1, 2012 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. of Last 3 Turn Time
Factor Stats: 61 contenders, 12 winners (20%, $5.00 Win Return, 104 ROI%), 19 Place (31%, $0.40 Place Return), 30 show (49%, $16.00)

The Grade 2 Del Mar Mile helps anchor Saturday's big Pacific Classic day card at Del Mar. The field has drawn a highly competitive bunch of older turf milers.

We turned to the Betmix Angler online handicapping database for guidance and discovered that 20% of the past 56 8-furlong graded turf stakes at the Pacific shore oval fell to the horse ranking first in the Avg. of Last 3 Turn Time handicapping factor.

The 12 winners in the sample have generated a positive $5.00 Win Return and nearly 50% of the contenders have factored in the trifecta with the Show Return ($16.00) actually exceeding the Win Return.

Find this race in Betmix Birddog and use the Avg. of Last 3 Turn Time slider to see which horse ranks first in this factor. That’s the Sharp Angles play.

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Sharp Angle – Travers S.

Travers S. (G1)
10F on dirt at Saratoga (August 26)
Races Analyzed
: Last 24 Saratoga 10F dirt G1 Stakes at Saratoga
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Win %
Factor Stats: 31 contenders, 12 winners (38%), $67.60 Win Return/209 ROI%, 16 Place (51%), $16.60 Place Return, 18 Show (58%).

It's Travers time! The historic Midsummer Derby has drawn all three Triple Crown race winners, neither of whom are likely to be favored with the presence of last year's juvenile champion Forte.

With such an intriguing Travers on tap, we turned to the Betmix Angler online handicapping database for more detailed insights and found that the Win % handicapping factor has shown good returns in the 10-furlong dirt Grade 1s at Saratoga.

This Win % factor has pointed to nearly 40% winners of this racetype. A quartet of recent Travers winners, are among the 40%, including double-digit winners Catholic Boy ($16.20), West Coast ($14.20) and Arrogate ($25.4). While the winningest horses tend to be well-bet, this handicapping factor has also yielded a $67.60 overall Win Return along with a double digit Place Return.

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Sharp Angle – Alabama S.

Alabama S. (G1)
10F on dirt at Saratoga (August 19)
Races Analyzed
: Last 23 Saratoga 10F dirt G1 Stakes at Saratoga
Date Range: January 1, 2013 - Present
Sharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Win %
Factor Stats: 30 contenders, 12 winners (40%), $69.60 Win Return/216 ROI% , 15 Place (50%), $14.90 Place Return, 17 Show (56%).

The 2023 Saratoga meeting is starting to heat up with the historic Alabama Stakes anchoring the Saturday card.

This year's edition has drawn a deep and competitive field so we turned to the Betmix Angler online handicapping database for clues and found that the Win % handicapping factor has shown good returns in the 10-furlong dirt Grade 1s at Saratoga.

The Win% factor has pointed to 40% winners of this racetype, including 4 Alabama winners. While the winningest horses tend to be well-bet, no one will complain about a $69.60 Win Return along with a double digit Place Return.

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