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.

Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Recap: Trip Notes and Analysis

Let’s put a bow on an incredible running of the 144th Kentucky Derby. Justify will head to Pimlico with a big shot to win once again, while several other horses […]

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Justifiably Brilliant

Kentucky Derby 144 is in the books, one we’ll never forget. After over three inches of rain pounded Louisville during Churchill Down’s Saturday card, it was Justify taking home the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Will the Curse be Lifted?

After months of anticipation, it’s finally Kentucky Derby time! The 1 1/4-mile event will kick off the Triple Crown series as the centerpiece of Saturday’s 14-race program and will go […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Oaks Preview: Big Favorites Draw Outside Posts

A full field of 14 3-year-old fillies are set to battle in the 144th running of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. As always, the Kentucky Oaks will be contested the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Top 5 Worst Kentucky Derby Winners of the 2000s: 2018 Edition

Monday, we listed the five best Kentucky Derby winners of the 2000s. Today, let’s look at the worst. It’s hard to make a list like this because they did win the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Post Position Trends and Analysis

Post position matters regardless of the race, but in the Kentucky Derby, it’s magnified in a huge way. With 20 horses loaded into one gate, post position analysis is an important […] Read More

Free Exotic Plays

Free Tuesday 5/1/18 Late Pick 4 Selections

,Welcome to Free Pick 4 Tuesday. Today, we have Late Pick 4 tickets for Indiana Grand, Parx Racing, Thistledown, Churchill Downs, Fairmount Park, Mountaineer, Finger Lakes, and Will Rogers Downs. Good […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Top 5 Kentucky Derby Winners of the 2000s: 2018 Edition

So many great memories came back to life when making this list that, by the time it was done, this became my favorite article of all-time. There will be plenty of debate […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Dr. Dorr Shines in Californian

We are now less than a week away from the 144th Kentucky Derby! However, we have some business to attend to before we look forward. This past weekend had a […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Why We HATE Your Derby Pick 2018 Edition

It’s that time of year once again! Do you think you have your Kentucky Derby horse picked? Guess what: we hate him! If you get on Twitter, Facebook, or any […] Read More