DRF Formulator: 12 Breeders' Cup trainer angles to know

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One of the best features of the Daily Racing Form's Formulator is the ability to isolate angles that apply to today's races. Whether looking at trainer statistics or breeding angles, DRF Formulator puts this all at your fingertips. 

Using the product, we have isolated 12 statistics you'll want to consider for Breeders' Cup weekend. 

 
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies

#1 Donna Veloce (3-1) - Trainer: Simon Callaghan

Past 3 Years, 2yos, Dirt, Maiden Winner Last: 5-for-10 (50%), $3.76 ROI

Filly & Mare Sprint

#4 Bellafina (6-1) - Trainer: Simon Callaghan

Past 4 Years, 3yos+, Dirt, Routes to Sprints: 10-for-22 (45%), $2.75 ROI

Breeders' Cup Sprint

#1 Catalina Cruiser (4-1) - Trainer: John Sadler

Past 5 Years, 3yos+, Winner Last, Dirt Sprints, 61 to 120 Days: 1-for-17 (6%), $1.04 ROI.

#5 Engage (15-1) - Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Past 3 Years, 3yos+, Winner Last, Dirt Sprint, Graded Stakes: 6-for-22 (27%), $2.66 ROI

Breeders' Cup Mile 

#12 Lord Glitters (12-1) - Trainer: David O'Meara

Past 5 Years, North America:  3-for-11 (27%), $3.80 ROI

Breeders' Cup Distaff

#4 Midnight Bisou (6-5) -
Asmussen won the 2014 Breeders' Cup Distaff with Untapable. Like Midnight Bisou, Untapable had an undefeated campaign against fillies and mares leading up to the Distaff with her final prep a graded victory awarded a sub-100 Beyer Speed Figure.

#11 Blue Prize (6-1) - Trainer: Ignacio Correas IV

Past 2 Years, Dirt Route, Winner Last, Graded Stakes: 4-for-10 (40%), $4.20 ROI

Breeders' Cup Turf

#10 Old Persian (4-1) - Trainer: Charles Appleby

Past 2 Years, Turf, North America:  4-for-11 (36%), $4.10 ROI

#11 Arklow (12-1) - Trainer: Brad Cox

Past 5 Years, 3yos+, Turf Routes, Winner Last, Graded Stakes: 10-for-45 (22%), $2.88 ROI

#12 Channel Maker (10-1) - Trainer: Bill Mott

Past 5 Years, 3yos+, Turf Routes, Graded Stakes, Santa Anita:  4-for-13 (31%), $4.95 ROI


Breeders' Cup Classic

#5 Yoshida (8-1) - Trainer: Bill Mott

Past 2 Years, 3yos+, 61 to 120 Day Layoff, Graded Stakes, Dirt Routes: 4-for-8 (50%), $4.58 ROI. Also, he finished ahead of three next-out stakes-winners, including Mongolian Groom, when third in Saratoga's Woodward (G1).

#11 Code of Honor (4-1) - Trainer: Shug McGaughey

Past 5 Years, 3yos+, Graded Stakes, Dirt Routes: 10-for-39 (26%), $2.24 ROI

DRF Formulator Past Performances give horseplayers the ability to create custom PDF DRF PPs. View running lines, workouts and more to your specifications! Along with customizing your PPs, you’ll also have access to TimeformUS Pace Figures with adjusted fractions.  With DRF Formulator PPs, horseplayers are able to uncover profitable handicapping angles while having the ability to take horse, race & trip notes. DRF Formulator PPs also give you access to Beyer Speed Figure Graphs, unlimited replays plus an intuitive wagerpad for a complete handicapping and wagering experience.

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