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.

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Proctor’s Ledge Upsets in G3 Lake George Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Proctor’s Ledge picked up her first stakes victory with a late, stretch-running move in the Grade 3 Lake George Stakes on opening day at the famed Saratoga. […]

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Coaching Club American Oaks Preview: Abel Tasman Ready for Saratoga Glory

Sunday will feature the 101st running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/8 miles on Saratoga Race Course’s hallowed main track. The […] Read More

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Diana Stakes Preview: Lady Eli Headlines Stellar Grade 1 Field

Sheep Pond Partners’ Lady Eli will look to make a triumphant return to Saratoga Race Course as one of two entries for trainer Chad Brown in the 79th running of […] Read More

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Sanford Stakes Preview: Asmussen Pair Look Tough

Eight juvenile colts each looking to pick up their first graded stakes win will battle in the 103rd running of the Grade 3, $150,000 Sanford on Saturday at Saratoga Race […] Read More

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Schuylerville Stakes Preview: Welcome Back, Saratoga!

The Grade 3, $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes may be one of the most celebrated stakes races of the entire season. Sure, on paper, it may look like any normal Grade 3 […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/19/2017

Each week for the rest of the year, we will rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. We’ve got a few changes to the rankings this […] Read More

Free Exotic Plays

Free Tuesday 7/18/17 Late Pick 4 Selections

Welcome to Free Pick 4 Tuesday. Follow them exactly as we have or use to help build your own tickets. Last week we took down the Pick 4 at Parx […] Read More

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Ten First-Year Sires to Watch at Saratoga and Del Mar

The 2-year-old races are a major part of what makes Saratoga and Del Mar so special. The tracks card these races almost daily, and many of the entrants go on […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Disco Partner Boogies Home

As I was putting together the Three Stars of the Week, I realized that I was put in a strange spot. Songbird, the nation’s most popular filly, was the winner […] Read More

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Indiana Derby Preview: Irap Looks for Two in a Row

Saturday’s Grade 3, $500,000 Indiana Derby features an 11-horse field of 3-year-olds looking to prove themselves before moving on to bigger and better things. The 8-5 morning line favorite Irap […] Read More