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.

Bodemeister Looks to Make History

The year was 1882, and the Kentucky Derby was only eight years old.  That year a horse by the name of Apollo won the Kentucky Derby.  At the time, he […] Read More

Derby Trial Stakes (Grade 3) Preview

Likely Winners: #7 Paynter (KY) – If things go according to plan, Paynter should dominate this field on his way to a possible start in the Preakness.  It’s amazing to imagine how […] Read More

Races to Watch This Weekend

Belmont: The Westchester Stakes (Grade 3) Saturday 4:06 PM CT Dudes Pick: #1 Boys At Tosconova Dudes Sleeper: #5 Marilyn’s Guy Purse $150,000. For Three Year Olds And Upward. No nomination fee. $1,500 […] Read More

Ranking the Kentucky Derby Preps

The Kentucky Derby prep races can often tell us a lot about what we can expect in the actual race.  Understanding the strength of these preps can be a big key […] Read More

Kentucky Derby Graded Earnings

Here is a look at the current Kentucky Derby graded earings.  The top 20 get into the race, so this is your field as of today: 1. Hansen $1,550,000 – […] Read More

Prairie Meadows Preview

Turn on the fountain and light up the lights, Iowa’s hidden jewel is back this Friday night with a new racing schedule.  The old Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday schedule has been scrapped […] Read More

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