April 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

Lexington S. (G3) at 8.5F on Dirt (April 14)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 49 8.5-furlong graded dirt stakes at KeenelandDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Lifetime EarningsFactor Stats: 49 contenders, 18 winners (36%, $26.40 Win Return 126 ROI%), 25 Place (51%, $8.20 Place Return), 29 Show (59%) Last call for Kentucky Read More

April 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

Blue Grass S. (G1) at Keeneland9F on Dirt (April 9)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 9 Blue Grass StakesDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Last Late PaceFactor Stats: 10 contenders, 4 winners (40%, $15.60 Win Return, 178 ROI%), 6 place & show (60%, $3.60 Place Return & $1.30 Show Return) The Blue Grass Read More

April 4, 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

Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park9F on Dirt (April 2)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 11 9-furlong graded dirt stakes for 3-year-olds at Gulfstream ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Jockey/Trainer Win % MeetFactor Stats: 12 contenders, 8 winners (66%, $35.20 Win Return, 259 ROI%), 9 place & show (75%, $10.80 Place Return Read More

March 28, 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

Mervin Muniz Memorial H. (G2) at Fair Grounds9F on Turf (March 26, 2022)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 19 9-furlong graded turf stakes at Fair GroundsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Average Last 3 Turn TimeFactor Stats: 20 contenders, 6 winners (30%, $42.00 Win Return, 205 ROI%), 10 win/place (50%, $19.20 Place Return Read More

March 21, 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

Whitmore S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park6F on Dirt (March 19)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 135 6-furlong dirt stakes at Oaklawn ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Speed Last 3Factor Stats: 154 contenders, 53 winners (34%, $35.40 flat win bet return, 111 ROI%), 80 place (51%), 95 Show (61%) Saturday´ s co-featured Read More

March 14, 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

There have been a lot of questions answered on the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails so far. But one mystery will remain until the floral garlands are hoisted on the winners – who can get the distance. The Betmix Angler online handicapping database has over a decade of stallion information so we took it Read More

Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park8.5F on Dirt (March 5)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 42 8.5-furlong graded dirt stakes at Gulfstream ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Best Speed Fast TrackFactor Stats: 50 contenders, 22 winners (44%, $55.80 flat win bet return, 155 ROI%), 40 place & show (80%, $5.00 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 February. ARE TURF SPRINTS CHAOTIC? Because of the close quarters, larger fields and often tighter finishes on turf, do these turf sprints actually turn out any less predictable Read More

Rebel S. (G2) & Honeybee S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park8.5F on Dirt (February 26)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 74 8.5-furlong graded stakes at Oaklawn ParkDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Last 3 Turn TimeFactor Stats: 82 contenders, 21 winners (25%, $118.40 flat win bet return, 172 ROI%), 30 Place (36%), 48 Read More

February 21, 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

Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds9F on Dirt (February 13)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 19 9-furlong graded dirt stakes at Fair GroundsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. Last 3 Late PaceFactor Stats: 20 contenders, 5 winners (25%, $48.60 Win Return, 221 ROI%), 8 Place (40% $17.60 Place Return) 12 show Read More

February 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 Read More

Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs8.5F on Dirt (February 12)Horse Racing Data Analyzed: Last 20 8.5-furlong graded dirt stakes at Tampa Bay DownsDate Range: January 1, 2012 – PresentSharp Angle: Ranked 1st in Avg. of Last 3 E2 PaceFactor Stats: 20 contenders, 8 winners (40%, $30.40 flat win bet return, 176 ROI%), 11 show Read More

February 7, 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