Aaron Halterman

Aaron is the “Research Dude” and head writer as he watches hundreds of races each day, which prepares him so that he can post FREE picks and write detailed previews on the big races. Aaron prefers analyzing jockey/trainer stats when handicapping races.

Del Mar

Bing Crosby Preview: C Z Rocket Back Out West

DEL MAR, CA – Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar drew a solid field of 9 runners and giving us the best stakes of the meet so far. The event, which also…

Saratoga

Jim Dandy Preview: Will the Graveyard of Champions Claim Another Victim?

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) returns to its normal place on the racing schedule this Saturday at Saratoga and drew a field of six runners, including Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Essential Quality. The Jim Dandy is set for race 9 on a fantastic card with… Read More

Saratoga

Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on Saturday at Saratoga in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1), which drew a competitive field of 9 runners. Sharing the card is the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) and Bowling Green Stakes (G2), which should provide us with several memorable… Read More

News

Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/28/21: Jim Dandy Weekend Looms Large

Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More

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Free Exotic Plays

Free Tuesday 7/27/21 Pick 4 Selections

Welcome to Free Pick 4 Tuesday. Today, we have Pick 4 tickets for Parx, Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, Fanduel Sports and Horse Racing, Delta Downs, Louisiana Downs, Mountaineer, Finger Lakes, Arizona Downs, Belterra Park, Penn National, Fort Erie, Hastings, Presque Isle Downs, and Thistledown. Let’s go! DELTA DOWNS TICKET Race 6: 1,4,5,6… Read More

Saratoga

CCA Oaks Preview: Malathaat Returns

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – There’s no way around it, this year’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) came up a bit disappointing, thanks to Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Malathaat headlining the field of just four runners. Held as race 5 on Saturday’s Saratoga card (rather than made the feature) because… Read More

News

Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/21/21: Haskell Thriller Shakes Up Rankings

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Free Exotic Plays

Free Tuesday 7/20/21 Pick 4 Selections

Welcome to Free Pick 4 Tuesday. Today, we have Pick 4 tickets for Parx, Indiana Grand, Fanduel Sports and Horse Racing, Delta Downs, Louisiana Downs, Mountaineer, Finger Lakes, Arizona Downs, Belterra Park, Penn National, Fort Erie, Hastings, Presque Isle Downs, and Thistledown. Let’s go! DELTA DOWNS TICKET Race 6: 2,6,7,9 Race 7: 1,2,6,7… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Haskell Preview: Showdown on the Jersey Shore

OCEANPORT, NJ – After a bit of time off, the 3-year-old stars get going again on the big stage this Saturday in the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park. The Haskell, which drew a small but stellar field, also serves as a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and… Read More

Saratoga

Diana Preview: First Grade 1 of the Saratoga Meet

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Saratoga is back in action! After a meet unlike any other last season with no fans in attendance, it’s great to see this place return to normal with 100% allowed at the historic oval. This Saturday’s $500,000 Diana Stakes, the first Grade 1 event of the… Read More