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 Previews

Arlington Stakes Picks and Preview 2025

Aaron previews the 2025 Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs & gives his win pick for one of the major races on the Saturday card. The contest features a solid field […]

Race Previews

Aristides Stakes Picks and Preview 2025

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

Podcast

Churchill Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 592

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

Podcast

How the RACING DUDES Started and MORE Playoff Talk | Dudes Who Bet Sports 240

Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the upcoming NHL and NBA games! Papa Dude will also interview Aaron as they discuss how the Racing Dudes started. Tell us […] Read More

News

2025 Preakness Stakes Recap: Trip Notes and Analysis

It’s time to wrap up an extremely memorable 150th Preakness Stakes that saw Michael McCarthy’s Journalism overcome major traffic trouble to win the race in a dramatic stretch run for […] Read More

Race Previews

Belmont Stakes 2025 | Early Contenders Preview

Aaron previews the early probables for the 2025 Belmont Stakes (G1), the 3rd & final leg of the American Triple Crown ran at Saratoga. Will Sovereignty win the race? Can […] Read More

News

Top 5 Three-Year-Old’s | Sovereignty vs. Journalism Debate

Join Aaron Halterman as he takes a look at the current situation in the 3-year-old division, with the Belmont Stakes (G1) up next. Who is better: Journalism or Sovereignty? Are […] Read More

Podcast

Preakness Stakes REACTION | Dudes Who Bet Sports 239

Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the upcoming NHL and NBA games! The duo will also recap and give their thoughts on the Preakness Stakes. Tell us YOUR […] Read More

Fantasy Horse Racing

Triple Crown 2025 Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: It’s a Two-Horse Race for the Championship

Each week, get the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every Racing Dudes Triple Crown Fantasy League team. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which […] Read More

Race Previews

Preakness Stakes Preview & FREE Picks 2025 | Who WINS the Second Leg of the Triple Crown

Aaron previews the 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) from Pimlico, then gives his top picks & long shots. Who wins one of America’s biggest horse races of the year? Aaron debates […] Read More