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

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 in May. Bet Against Derby Alumni Next Out? The taxing nature of the Kentucky Derby, its mile and one-quarter distance under 126 pounds and uniquely large field size, are Read More

Pennine Ridge S. (G2) at Belmont Park9F on Turf (May 29)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 37 9-furlong graded turf stakes at Belmont ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Horses Beaten %Factor Stats: 38 contenders, 12 winners (31%, $42.00 Win Return, 155 ROI%), 18 place (47%), 25 show (55%, $4.30 Show Return) The Read More

Honeymoon S. (G3) at Santa Anita5F on Turf (May 22)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 54 9-furlong graded turf stakes at Santa AnitaDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg Last 3 Race Classes Factor Stats: 55 contenders, 19 winners (34%, $52.20 Win Return, 147 ROI%), 25 place (45%, $4.10 Place Return, 29 show Read More

Jim McKay S. at Pimlico5F on Turf (May 15)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 27 5-furlong turf stakes at PimlicoDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Late PaceFactor Stats: 27 contenders, 8 winners (29%, $26.20 Win Return, 148 ROI%), 14 place (51%, $34.20 Place Return, 15 show (55%, $1.60 Show Return) The Jim 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 in April. Does Turf-to-Dirt Deliver? While you’ll often hear horseplayers tout the “turf-to-dirt” angle, can we validate that as a positive move overall, or in certain situations?Click here to Read More

William Walker S. at Churchill Downs5.5F on Turf (April 24)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last six 5.5-furlong turf stakes at Churchill DownsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Last 3 Late PaceFactor Stats: 6 contenders, 3 winners (50%, $11.20 Win Return, 193 ROI%), 4 show (66%, 7.80 Place and Show Return) Turf sprint Read More

Elkhorn S. (G3) at Keeneland12F on Turf (April 10)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 31 12-furlong graded turf stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 SpeedFactor Stats: 37 contenders, 9 winners (24%, $32.60 flat win bet return, 144 ROI%), 19 show (51%) The Elkhorn Stakes highlights Read More

Lexington S. (G3) at 9F on Dirt (April 10)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 44 8.5-furlong graded dirt stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Lifetime EarningsFactor Stats: 44 contenders, 16 winners (36%, $21.60 flat win bet return, 124 ROI%), 22 place (50%, $2.80 flat place bet return) We’re down to Read More

Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita9F on Dirt (April 3)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 43 9-furlong graded dirt stakes at Santa AnitaDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Last 3 Late PaceFactor Stats: 45 contenders, 17 winners (37%, $28.10 flat win bet return, 131 ROI%), 27 place (60%, $21.60 flat place 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 in March. Older Horses on the Comeback Trail Stars Monomoy Girl and Got Stormy returned victorious from Breeders’ Cup layoffs (112-113 days) this past weekend at age 6. Were Read More

Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park9F on Dirt (March 26)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 10 9-furlong graded dirt stakes for 3YOs at Gulfstream ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Trainer/Jockey Combo Win % MeetFactor Stats: 11 contenders, 7 winners (63%, $27.40 flat win bet return, 224 ROI%), 8 win/place/show (72%, $6.20 flat Read More