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 Replays

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Untapable 2. Wildcat Red 3. Intense Holiday

Betting Tips

Oaklawn Report #7

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: Aireofdistinction (KY) – Even though Oaklawn only had one stakes race this week, Aireofdistinction made it count! Race caller Frank Mirahmadi pretty much […] Read More

Betting Tips

Racing Dudes Handicapping Challenge: Halterman vs. Von Hemel

Trust us, we’ve heard it all. “You suck at handicapping”. “You don’t provide value”. And my favorite, “Try picking something other than favorites. No skills. Keep up the average work” […] Read More

Betting Tips

BIG Weekend SimplePlays™ Now Available

Instead of having four tracks at a time, we have massively expanded to covering currently 15 tracks, with FREE picks available every day of the week! However, given the massive overhaul, […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 061: Kentucky Derby Championship Series Podcast Released

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

Betting Tips

Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects #3

New to the Top 20: Bayern, Tamarando Dropped Out: Louies Flower, Indianapolis 1. Top Billing – The next step towards Kentucky is this weekend in the Fountain of Youth Stakes on […] Read More

Horse Watch

Cali Swag: Photo’s from the Great Race Place

It’s that time of the week again! Mike Sekulic was at it again this week capturing Bayern, Eblouissante, Kobe’s Back, Iotapa, and Game On Dude! Read More

Betting Tips

Oaklawn Report #6

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: Tapiture (KY) – The first major step towards Kentucky was taken Monday as Tapiture looked like the real deal winning the Southwest by […] Read More

Betting Tips

Southwest Stakes (Grade 3) Preview

Racing Dudes Picks Win – 7 Exacta – 1,2,7,9 Box Trifecta –1,2,7,9 Box Horses to Use in Vertical Wagers –7,1,2,8,11 Race Shape Speed – Tapiture, Coastline, Tanzanite Cat, Kendall’s Boy, Walt, Strong Mandate […] Read More

Betting Tips

Weekend SimplePlays™ Now Available

Instead of having four tracks at a time, we have massively expanded to covering currently 13 tracks, with FREE picks available every day of the week! However, given the massive overhaul, […] Read More