Race Previews
Stephen Foster Preview: Maxfield Outclasses Field
LOUISVILLE, KY – Saturday might be closing day at Churchill Downs, but don’t let that get you down because the track has seven stakes carded, and none are bigger than […]
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.
Race Previews
Ohio Derby Preview: Promise Keeper Goes For Third Straight
NORTH RANDALL, OH – This Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown drew a large and competitive field of 11 runners that includes the Todd Pletcher-trained Promise Keeper, going for […] Read More
News
Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 6/23/21: Summer Racing Season Is Here
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 […] Read More
Handicapping
Free Tuesday 6/22/21 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, Hastings, Finger Lakes, Arizona Downs, […] Read More
News
Top 5 “Can’t-Miss” Summer Races
The Triple Crown season was made to appeal to the masses, but the summer racing schedule is specifically for horse racing fans. Saratoga, the birthplace of American racing, begins soon, […] Read More
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Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 6/16/21: Who’s #1?
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 […] Read More
Handicapping
Free Tuesday 6/15/21 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, Hastings, Finger Lakes, Arizona Downs, […] Read More
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Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 6/10/21: Post Belmont Stakes Rankings
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 […] Read More
Fantasy Horse Racing
Fantasy League Final: Team Welch WINS, Saratoga Slim Finishes LAST
It’s finally over! After many ups and downs along the way, the 2020-2021 Triple Crown Fantasy League has come to a close. Team Welch prevailed with the championship, becoming the […] Read More
Handicapping
Free Tuesday 6/8/21 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, Hastings, Finger Lakes, Arizona Downs, […] Read More
Conquer Saratoga’s Biggest Day with the Travers Stakes Betting Bible
The 156th running of the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes (G1) takes… Read More
Travers Stakes 2025 Picks and Preview | Sovereignty Faces Small Field in Meets Biggest Race
Aaron previews the 2025 Travers Stakes at Saratoga, a key… Read More
Allen Jerkens Stakes 2025 Picks and Preview | Patch Adams Goes for Three in a Row
Aaron previews the 2025 Allen Jerkens Stakes at Saratoga, a… Read More
Weekend Recap | Nitrogen Picks Up Grade 1 Win in Alabama Stakes
Aaron recaps the previous week of horse racing and looks… Read More
2025 Travers Stakes First Look & Rapid-Fire Weekend Picks | Blinkers Off 739
The Racing Dudes take an early dive into the 2025… Read More