Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1)9F on turf at Keeneland (October 12)Races Analyzed: Last 10 9-furlong turf stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2013 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Horses Beaten % Factor Stats: 10 contenders, 3 winners (30%) $25.60 Win Return, 4 place (40%) $8.20 Place return & 6 show (60%), 3.50 Show return. Read More

Alcibiades S & Breeders Futurity at Keeneland 8.5F on Dirt (October 8 & 9)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 30 G1 8.5-furlong dirt stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Average Lifetime EarningsFactor Stats: 30 contenders, 11 winners (36%, $19.60 Win Return, 132 ROI%), 16 Place (53%, $11.10 Place Return), 18 Show Read More

Laurel Dash S. at Laurel 5.5F on Turf (October 2)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 48 5.5-furlong turf stakes at Laurel ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Average Last 3 E1 PaceFactor Stats: 54 contenders, 14 winners (25%, $87.20 Win Return, 180 ROI%), 19 Place (35%, $10.70 Place Return), 25 Show (46%, $4.90) Read More

Violet S. at Monmouth 9.5F on Turf (September 25)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 33 8.5-furlong non-graded turf stakes at Monmouth ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Trainer/Jockey Combo Win % This MeetFactor Stats: 35 contenders, 10 winners (28%, $34.60 Win Return, 149 ROI%), 12 Place (34%), 22 show (62%) The grassy Violet Stakes Read More

Canadian International S. (G1) at Woodbine 12F on Turf (September 18)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 15 12-furlong Grade 1 turf stakes at WoodbineDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Best Speed This DistanceFactor Stats: 17 contenders, 5 winners (29%, $96.50 Win Return, 383 ROI%), 5 Place (29%, $13.20 Place Return), 6 show (35%) Woodbine Read More

Mint Ladies Sprint & Franklin-Simpson S. at Kentucky Downs 6.5F on Turf (September 11, 2021)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 21 6.5-furlong graded stakes at Kentucky DownsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Best Speed Last 3Factor Stats: 27 contenders, 8 winners (29%, $21.40 Win Return, 139 ROI%), 9 Place (33%), 10 show (37%) The Read More

Xpressbet.com & Horseplayer.com’s Jeremy Plonk has been using the Betmix online handicapping database to investigate some common handicapping myths. Read & click below for his discoveries during August. How Do Maidens Match Up in 2-Year-Old Stakes Races? I dialed up the Betmix database to look at all North American 2-year-old stakes races since 2013 and Read More

Sword Dancer S. (G1) at Saratoga 12F on Turf (August 28)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 17 12-furlong graded turf stakes at SaratogaDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st In the Money %Factor Stats: 18 contenders, 8 winners (44%, $24.10 Win Return, 166 ROI%), 9 Place (50%), 10 show (55%) The 2021 Saratoga meeting reaches Read More

Del Mar Mile S. (G2) at Del Mar8F on Turf (August 21)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 43 8-furlong turf graded stakes at Del MarDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Speed Last 3Factor Stats: 50 contenders, 17 winners (34%, $19.80 Win Return, 119 ROI%), 24 Place (48%, $0.70 Place Return), 34 show Read More

Fourstardave S. (G1) at Saratoga 8F on Turf (August 14)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 16 one-mile graded turf stakes at SaratogaDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Avg. Last 3 E2 PaceFactor Stats: 17 contenders, 6 winners (35%, $31.90 Win Return, 192 ROI%), 6 Place (35%), 7 show (41%) A trio of Grade 1 Read More

Lure S. at Saratoga 8/5F on Turf (August 7)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 40 8.5-furlong non-graded turf stakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Avg. Last 3 PurseFactor Stats: 50 contenders, 19 winners (38%, $32.4 Win Return, 132 ROI%), 25 Place (50%), 31 show (62%) The Saratoga meeting shifts into a higher gear on Read More

Xpressbet.com & Horseplayer.com’s Jeremy Plonk has been using the Betmix online handicapping database to investigate some common handicapping myths. Read & click below for his discoveries for the big Del Mar & Saratoga meetings. Do Barns Really Step Up for Del Mar? The summer showcase meet at Del Mar is considered boutique for its relatively Read More

Eddie Read S. (G2) at Del Mar9F on Turf (July 224)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 41 9-furlong turf graded stakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Jockey Current MeetFactor Stats: 45 contenders, 13 winners (28%, $38.80 Win Return, 140 ROI%), 20 Place (44%, $10.00 Place Return), 25 show (55%, $5.70) The Grade 2 Read More

Xpressbet.com & Horseplayer.com’s Jeremy Plonk has been using the Betmix online handicapping database to investigate some common handicapping myths. Read & click below for his discoveries for the big Del Mar & Saratoga meetings. Is Saratoga Still The ‘Graveyard of Favorites’? Long ago given the moniker “The Graveyard of Favorites,” Saratoga is where Upset beat Read More

Belmont Derby (G1) & Belmont Oaks (G1) at Belmont Park10F on Turf (July 10)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 41 10-furlong graded grass stakes at BelmontDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 SpeedFactor Stats: 45 contenders, 14 winners (31%, $77.10 Win Return, 185 ROI%), 17 Place (37%), 23 Read More

Smile Sprint Inv S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park6F on Dirt (July 3)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 30 6-furlong main track stakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in In the Money %Factor Stats: 43 contenders, 16 winners (37%, $43.20 Win Return, 150 ROI%), 26 Place (60%, $22.80 Place Return), 29 Show (67%) The Grade Read More

Chicago S. (G3) at Arlington Park7F on All Weather (June 26)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 20 7-furlong main track stakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Lifetime SpeedFactor Stats: 26 contenders, 9 winners (34%, $17.20 Win Return, 133 ROI%), 11 Place (42%), 18 show (69%, $5.70 Show Return) The Grade 3 Chicago Read More

Poker S. (G3) at Belmont Park8F on Turf (June 20)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 30 one mile graded turf stakes at Belmont ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Earnings this DistanceFactor Stats: 30 contenders, 13 winners (43%, $36.90 Win Return, 161 ROI%), 16 Place (53%, 9.60 Place Return), 20 show (66%) Read More

Salvator Mile (G3) at Monmouth Park8F on Dirt (June 12)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 9 graded dirt stakes at Monmouth ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Turn TimeFactor Stats: 9 contenders, 4 winners (44%, $16.20 Win Return, 190 ROI%), 6 Place (55%), 6 show (66%) Saturday’s Salvator Mile highlights the card Read More

Belmont S. (G1) at Belmont Park12F on Dirt (June 5)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 7 Belmont StakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last E1 PaceFactor Stats: 9 contenders, 4 winners (44%, $39.10 Win Return, 317 ROI%), 4 Place (44%, $9.10 Place Return), 5 show (55%, $9.70 Show Return) Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is Read More