News
Del Mar 2025 Picks: A Bettor’s Paradise Returns to the Surf
When Del Mar opens its gates on Friday, July 18, it doesn’t just mark the start of another iconic summer at the beachside oval — it marks the return of […]
Jared Welch
A former marketing director, Jared is the “CEO Dude” who oversees the website’s design and functionality, as well as business development, marketing, promotion, and publicity, along with hosting the Blinkers Off podcast. He tends to handicap races using a straight form method, closely studying all of the trends, patterns, and tendencies.
Podcast
Road to the Classic: Haskell Stakes 2025 Preview + Saratoga & Del Mar Picks | Blinkers Off 735
The Racing Dudes break down the 2025 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, a key “Win and You’re In” prep for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Then, it’s a lightning-round of […] Read More
News
Journalism Headlines Field of Eight in Saturday’s $1 Million Grade 1 Haskell Stakes
OCEANPORT, NJ — Triple Crown standout Journalism returns to action as the 4-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, aiming […] Read More
Podcast
2025 Bowling Green & Diana Picks + Haskell & Jim Dandy Previews | Blinkers Off 734
The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for the Grade 2 Bowling Green Stakes and Grade 1 Diana Stakes, both key turf events at Saratoga this weekend. Then, the Dudes […] Read More
Handicapping
Handicappers, Get Ready: 2025 Saratoga Summer Meet Kicks Off July 10
The 2025 Saratoga Summer Meet—arguably the most anticipated season in North American horse racing—returns Thursday, July 10 and runs through Labor Day, September 1. For horseplayers, this 40-day stretch offers […] Read More
General
The Rise of Anonymous Betting Sites: WhatHorseplayers and Modern Bettors ShouldKnow
For decades, the sport of kings has had a loyal base of horseplayers who know therhythm of race day like the back of their hand. From handicapping speed figures tomanaging […] Read More
News
Fionn Nails Nitrogen to Win Record-Setting Belmont Oaks
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Fionn surged late under Flavien Prat to edge out heavy favorite Nitrogen by a nose in a thrilling finish to the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1) on Saturday […] Read More
News
Phileas Fogg Wires Suburban for First Graded Stakes Win
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Phileas Fogg went gate-to-wire to win the Suburban (G2) by a head over a fast-charging Antiquarian in Friday’s $400,000 feature at Saratoga Race Course. The 1 1/4-mile […] Read More
News
Test Score Wins Belmont Derby in Breakthrough Performance
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Amerman Racing’s homebred Test Score broke through with his first Grade 1 win in Friday’s $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational at Saratoga, powering home a 1 1/4-length winner under Manny Franco. The victory […] Read More
Handicapping
Fireworks at the Spa: Expert Picks for Saratoga’s Star-Studded July 4th Racing Festival
Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of summer racing—Saratoga’s July 4th Racing Festival is here, and the Racing Dudes have all the expert picks and analysis you […] Read More