August 15, 2022 | 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

Yellow Ribbon S. (G2)8.5F on Turf (August 13)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 27 Del Mar graded turf stakes at 8.5F furlongs Date Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Last 3 Race ClassesFactor Stats: 29 contenders, 8 winners (27%, $60.40 Win Return, 204 ROI%), 15 Show (51%) Saturday´ s Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Read More

August 8, 2022 | 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

Saratoga Derby Inv. (G1)9.5F on Turf (August 6)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 26 Saratoga turf stakes at 9-10 furlongs Date Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Trainer 1-Year Win %Factor Stats: 47 contenders, 11 winners (23.4%, $26.30 Win Return, 128 ROI%), 28 Place/Show (59%, $7.50 Place Return, $4.40 Show Return) Saturday’s Saratoga Derby Read More

August 2, 2022 | 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

Welcome to a continuing handicapping series for our Monday blog space, “Monday Myths.” Each week HorsePlayer.com´s Jeremy Plonk uses the power of the Betmix database to take common handicapping assumptions and either support or dispel them with data. Below are some recent Angler deep dives that apply to the important Saratoga and Del Mar meetings. Read More

July 25, 2022 | 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

Haskell S. (G1)9F on Dirt (July 21)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 9 editions of the Haskell Inv.Date Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Lifetime SpeedFactor Stats: 14 contenders, 6 winners (42%, $19.40 Win Return, 169 ROI%), 7 Place/show (50%, $4.70 Place Return) Saturday´ s Haskell Stakes has drawn a fascinating field of Read More

July 18, 2022 | 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

Sanford S. (G3)6F on Dirt (July 16)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 16 6-furlong graded dirt stakes for 2-year-oldsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Jockey Current YearFactor Stats: 30 contenders, 6 winners (29%, $28.60 Win Return, 147 ROI%), 12 Place/show (40%, $14.40 Place Return) Here we go! The first Saturday of the Saratoga Read More

July 11, 2022 | 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

Indiana Derby & Oaks at Horseshoe Indianapolis8.5F on Dirt (July 9)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 17 Horseshoe Indy graded dirt stakes at 8.5 furlongsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last E2 PaceFactor Stats: 18 contenders, 7 winners (38%, $27.20 Win Return, 175 ROI%), 10 Place (55%, $13.40 Place Return), 13 Show (72%, Read More

Delaware Oaks (G3) at Delaware Park8.5F on Dirt (July 2)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 17 Delaware Park graded dirt stakes at 8.5 furlongsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Race ClassFactor Stats: 28 contenders, 7 winners (25%, $80.40 Win Return, 243 ROI%), 11 Place (39%), 13 Show (46%, $54.30 Show Return) We Read More

DO THE BIG BELMONT BARNS LOOK AHEAD TO SARATOGA? Assumption: The pocket between the Belmont Stakes and the start of Saratoga is a place where the top barns reload for the summer. Read more CREDENCE TO 7-FURLONG SPECIALISTS? Assumption: Seven furlongs is a specialist’s distance. Read more

June 27, 2022 | 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

Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown9F on Dirt (June 25)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 5 runnings of the Ohio DerbyDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Best 2 of Last 3 SpeedFactor Stats: 5 contenders, 3 winners (60%, $32.20 Win Return, 422 ROI%), 4 Place/Show (80%, $9.80 Place Return, $4.20 Show Return) Saturday’s Read More

June 20, 2022 | 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

Monmouth S. (G3) at Monmouth Park9F on Turf (June 11)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 28 9-furlong graded turf stakes at MonmouthDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Late PaceFactor Stats: 33 contenders, 9 winners (27%, $14.20 Win Return, 121 ROI%), 18 Place (54%), 21 show (63%) Saturday’s Monmouth Park card features four Read More

June 13, 2022 | 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 like Read More

Belmont S. (G1) at Belmont Park12F on Dirt (June 11)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 8 Belmont StakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last E1 PaceFactor Stats: 10 contenders, 4 winners (40%, $37.10 Win Return, 285 ROI%), 4 Place (40%, $7.10 Place Return), 5 show (50%, $7.70 Show Return) Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is Read More