Columns

Learning From The Best In Horse Racing

The last two weekends were especially great for horse racing fans. Several Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races showcased potential developing superstars, Monomoy Girl made her successful return, and Will’s Secret […]

Columns

Monomoy Girl’s Place Among The All-Time Greats

Sports fans are naturally fascinated with who or what is the greatest of all time. Jordan or James? Brady or Montana? Woods or Nicklaus? With Monomoy Girl’s 14th win out […] Read More

Columns

Trainers, My Favorite Handicapping Angle

When I first dove into the intricacies of horse racing, I learned to admire the trainers, people whom owners trust to take care of expensive horses. Other than the horses […] Read More

Columns

Anecdotes From The Track: My First On-Track Racing Experience

Remember your first day at the track? You likely felt lost, overwhelmed, and totally unaware of how complicated this sport actually gets. You probably listened to everything you overheard from […] Read More

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10 Reasons Why I Miss Oaklawn

My name is Mike Halterman and I miss Oaklawn Park. I’m now on my second year of being unable to attend live racing there, and Covid, I’ve about had enough […] Read More

Columns

The Importance of Fox Sports Saturday at the Races

To the many self-loathing naysayers who have been predicting horse racing’s demise for decades, the resurrection of a weekly national television program showcasing the best that the sport has to […] Read More

Betting Tips

SLIM PICKINS: Fair Grounds Stakes Pick-3 Play Saturday

Slim Pickins is a new column from RacingDudes.com focusing on how to approach wagering on the biggest races during the weekend. We won’t just handicap the races, but look to […] Read More

Columns

THE SKINNY: Parx Playground

Horse Racing News & Views by Saratoga Slim presented by RacingDudes.com (Volume 1, Issue 2) What’s “THE SKINNY”? A new column looking at a couple top stories in horse racing […] Read More

Columns

THE SKINNY: Tepin Time

Horse Racing News & Views by Saratoga Slim presented by RacingDudes.com (Volume 1, Issue 1) What’s “THE SKINNY”? A new column looking at a top story in horse racing first […] Read More