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.

Podcast

Recapping the Career of D Wayne Lukas | Dudes Who Bet Sports 244

Aaron and Papa Dude give their thoughts on the recent news of D Wayne Lukas ending his training career due to health issues. The duo will also recap the NBA […]

Handicapping

Ohio Derby Day FREE Picks & Plays at Thistledown | June 21, 2025

The 2025 Ohio Derby (G3) event held on Saturday, June 21 at Thistledown in North Randall, Ohio, features a competitive field of ten sophomores racing 1⅛ miles on a fast dirt […] Read More

Race Previews

Ohio Derby Picks and Preview 2025 | Clever Again Back After Rough Preakness Trip

Aaron previews the 2025 Ohio Derby at Thistledown & gives his win pick for the major race on the Saturday card. The contest features a solid field of ten runners, […] Read More

Podcast

Churchill Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 595

The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets for the Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs this Saturday. Tell us YOUR picks in the Comments! The Magic Mike […] Read More

Race Previews

Chicago Stakes Picks and Preview 2025 | Vahva Looks for Repeat Chicago Victory

Aaron previews the 2025 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs & gives his win pick for the major race on the Saturday card. The contest features a solid field of eleven […] Read More

Podcast

What are the Dumbest Rules in Sports? | Dudes Who Bet Sports 243

Aaron and Papa Dude give their thoughts on the dumbest rules in every sport. What are some rules that you hate? Tell us in the comments! Tell us YOUR top […] Read More

Podcast

Santa Anita Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 594

The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets for the Late Pick 5 at Santa Anita this Saturday. Tell us YOUR picks in the Comments! The Magic Mike […] Read More

Triple Crown

Triple Crown 2025 Review | What Could Have Been for Sovereignty

Aaron reviews the results of the 2025 Triple Crown – the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, & the Belmont Stakes – then gives his pick for the best 3-year-old so […] Read More

Video

Top Horses to Watch For The Rest of 2025

With the 2025 Triple Crown complete, Aaron gives his top horses to watch for the rest of 2025 for each division. Can Sovereignty continue to dominate the 3-year-old division. What […] Read More

Video

Top Horse Races to Watch This Summer 2025

Aaron discusses the top horse races to watch this summer, including where top 3-year-old Sovereignty might run next. Will he win the Travers Stakes (G1)? Where will other top horses […] Read More