Mike Somich

Mike has been a horse racing fan since he could walk, spending every August in Saratoga. Now you can find him splitting time on both coasts betting into any big Pick 5 or Carryover Pick 6 pool he can find. Outside of racing, Mike is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time outdoors with him family.

Horse Betting 101

Handicapping 301: Creating Value Around Heavy Favorites

Favorites can be the most frustrating thing in horse racing. You bet them because it just feels like they should win, but you either end up with small payouts, or […]

Horse Betting 101

Handicapping 301: The Knowns vs. the Unknowns

Handicapping 301 is a new series that will focus on high-level theories and strategies that are often overlooked or not implemented. I’m going to pull specific examples from my wins […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Oaks: Three Horses to Outrun Odds

The Kentucky Oaks wasn’t going to get much attention from me originally. The field features two horses, Monomoy Girl and Midnight Bisou, that seem to be the class of the […] Read More

Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby: Five Horses to BLOW UP the Tote!

Let’s talk about the golden goose of the Kentucky Derby, the superfecta! Before we dive in, here’s a quick look at the last five race winners, the odds, and the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contender: Hofburg

At first glance, Hofburg doesn’t look like a traditional Kentucky Derby contender. That’s half-true; he’s anything but traditional, yet he’s definitely a contender. So much so that he’s been tagged […] Read More