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Horse Racing Handicapping Data & Analysis for 2026

Welcome to The Free PPs central portal for horse racing handicapping data in 2026, where we provide the FPPS and OPI metrics needed to help the player and help the game.

Updated 2026

Trainer FPPS Directory

Analyze 2026 winning patterns and Recent Speed Figures for top conditioners.

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Updated 2026

Sire OPI Reports

Track 2026 Triple Crown pedigree trends and Overall Performance Index leaders.

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Handicapping 101: Data-Driven Performance Analysis

Horse race handicapping with FPPS (Full Past Performance Summaries) is the art of “reading between the lines.” While many casual fans focus solely on the surface-level odds, professional handicappers look at the literal analysis of “running lines”—the history of a horse’s competitive journey.

Each runner and their collective history form the past performances for a race. To find winners in 2026, you must view these lines not just as numbers, but as a narrative of form, fitness, and intent.

The Three Pillars of Modern Handicapping

To simplify your analysis, we focus on three core proprietary metrics:

  • Overall Performance Index (OPI): This is our master grade for a horse’s class and consistency. By comparing the OPI of a trainer’s barn or a stallion’s offspring, you can immediately identify who has the “winning DNA” for today’s specific race conditions.
  • Recent Speed Figures: Form is temporary, but class is permanent. Our Recent Speed Figures help you determine if a horse is “circling a peak” (improving every race) or if they are beginning to decline.
  • Competitive Grade: This identifies if a horse is moving up or down in class. A horse dropping from a Grade 1 to a high-level allowance race will often show a massive spike in their FPPS metrics.

Developing Your “Winning Angles”

Handicapping is a skill that evolves. By following a handful of tracks and studying our Trainer FPPS and Sire OPI directories, you will begin to notice patterns.

  • Does a specific trainer excel with “shippers”?
  • Does a certain sire’s offspring prefer the 1 1/8 mile distance?

Predicting winners becomes faster and more accurate once you stop guessing and start using a structured data portal. Winning horse racing “angles” aren’t secrets; they are simply the result of better data.

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