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.
Betting Tips

San Felipe Stakes (Grade 2) Preview

Likely Winners: #7  Creative Cause (KY) –  Coming up with a top choice in this race is almost impossible, but I ended up on Creative Cause.  Every horse in this […] Read More

Horse Watch

Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects #5

1. Union Rags –  He commands the top spot for another week, but I don’t think he is above and beyond the rest of them like many people think.  He’ll […] Read More

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #8

3 Stars of the Week: -1st Star – Najjaar (KY) – Najjaar made his much-anticipated second start of the Oaklawn meet last Friday, and he did not disappoint us.  He found himself more than fifteen lengths […] Read More

Betting Tips

Tom Fool and Gotham Stakes Preview

First we’ll start off with the Tom Fool Stakes, where Caleb’s Posse makes his four-year old debut: Likely Winners: #6 Caleb’s Posse (KY) – The REAL three-year old horse of the […] Read More

Betting Tips

Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects #4

1. Union Rags –  His freakish performance in the Fountain of Youth easily lands him in the top spot. 2. El Padrino – Hard fought win in the Risen Star […] Read More

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #7

3 Stars of the Week: -1st Star – Comedero (AR) – It was Arkansas bred week at Oaklawn, and the best Arkansas bred running in the states made a big […] Read More

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  1. Thistledown $1,190.20
    August 11, 2025 Race 1-3 Pick 3
  2. Del Mar $564.80
    August 10, 2025 Race 6-8 Pick 3
  3. Emerald Downs $490.04
    August 10, 2025 Race 4 Trifecta
  4. Ellis Park $448.64
    August 11, 2025 Race 3-5 Pick 3
  5. Monmouth Park $388.80
    August 10, 2025 Race 6-9 Pick 4

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