November 22, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk/www.horseplayernow.comOriginally published on www.xpressbet.com Welcome to a continuing handicapping series for our Monday blog space, “Monday Myths.” Each week I’ll use the power of the Betmix database to take common handicapping assumptions and either support or dispel them with data. Betmix data powers the 1/ST BET app and its features Read More

Red Smith S. at Aqueduct 11F on Turf (November 18)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 16 graded turf stakes at Aqueduct, 11 furlongs or longerDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Jockey This YearFactor Stats: 20 contenders, 6 winners (30%) $30.70 Win Return, (176 ROI%), 10 Place (50%), $15.50 Place Return, 12Show (60%) $8.40 Read More

November 15, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk/www.horseplayernow.comOriginally published on www.xpressbet.com Welcome to a continuing handicapping series for our Monday blog space, “Monday Myths.” Each week I’ll use the power of the Betmix database to take common handicapping assumptions and either support or dispel them with data. Betmix data powers the 1/ST BET app and its features Read More

Artie Schiller S. at Aqueduct 8F on Turf (November 13)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 69 8-furlong non-graded turf stakes at AqueductDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Avg. Speed Last 3Factor Stats: 104 contenders, 35 winners (33%) 24.30 Win Return, (111 ROI%), 54 Place (51%), $1.70 Place Return, 70 Show (67%, Racing has Read More

November 8, 2021 | By Jeremy Plonk via https://www.xpressbet.com/ Welcome to a continuing handicapping series for our Monday blog space, “Monday Myths.” Each week I’ll use the power of the Betmix database to take common handicapping assumptions and either support or dispel them with data. Betmix data powers the 1/ST BET app and its features like Read More

Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar 10F on Dirt (November 6)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 10 Grade 1 10-furlong dirt stakes at Del MarDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 SpeedFactor Stats: 12 contenders, 6 winners (50%, $6.00 Win Return, 125 ROI%), 7 Place (58%), 8 Show Read More

Fayette S. (G2) at Keeneland 9F on Dirt (October 29)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 36 graded 9-furlong dirt stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Avg. Last 3 E1 PaceFactor Stats: 37 contenders, 9 winners (24%, $51.80 Win Return, 170 ROI%), 18 Place (48%, $24.30 Place Return), 24 Show (60%, $17.50 Read More

Hill Prince S. (G2)9F on turf at Keeneland (October 12)Races Analyzed: Last 42 9-furlong turf stakes at BelmontDate Range: January 1, 2013 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st Horses Beaten % Factor Stats: 43 contenders, 12 winners (27%) $32.00 Win Return, 19 place (44%) & 27 show (62%). Saturday’s Hill Prince S. is one of the Read More

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