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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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Accelerate Pulls Massive Upset

Wow! What a weekend it was in the world of horse racing. Opening Days at Del Mar and Saratoga are always exciting, and they did not disappoint us once again […]

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Abel Tasman Holds Off Elate, Wins G1 Coaching Club American Oaks

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – There is a reason why jockey Mike Smith is a Hall of Fame rider, and he proved it again on Sunday when guiding Kentucky Oaks winner Abel […] Read More

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Lady Eli Raises the Roof at the Spa with Dramatic G1 Diana Triumph

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – There has never been a horse quite like Lady Eli, and there likely will not be one like her for many years to come. Saratoga Race Course […] Read More

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Firenze Fire Upsets in G3 Sanford Stakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – After being ignored at the betting windows, 12-1 long shot Firenze Fire made fools of the bettors in the Grade 3, $150,000 Sanford on Saturday at Saratoga […] Read More

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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. […] Read More

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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