Betting Tips Racing Dudes Handicapping Challenge: Halterman vs. Von Hemel February 23, 2014 Betting Tips Racing Dudes Handicapping Challenge: Halterman vs. Von Hemel February 23, 2014 By: Aaron Halterman twitterfacebooklinkedinemail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Trust us, we’ve heard it all. “You suck at handicapping”. “You don’t provide value”. And my favorite, “Try picking something other than favorites. No skills. Keep up the average work” (Thanks Trace). This game is hard folks. But hey, we get it. Everyone has an opinion. We just try to do as good of a job of a possible so that you might find what we do valuable. With all that said, we thought we would open this up a bit to some friendly competition! I introduce to you, the first installment of the Racing Dudes Handicapping Challenge. Each weekend we will select 8 to 10 races from around the country and offer up a little handicapping challenge. Old school rules apply…winner stays, loser walks. This week’s challenge pairs up two fierce opponents: Resident Dude Aaron Halterman vs. Super Farrier Kelby Von Hemel The rules are simple. Fake $2 Win/Place wagers ($2 to Win and $2 to Place) will be made on the horse a player selects in each race. Only one horse may be selected per race. If a player’s horse wins, the player score is credited on both the Win and Place payouts. If the horse finishes second, the player score is credited only on the Place payout. And just so we’re clear, all wagers and payouts from races are NOT REAL and will be used for scoring purposes only. (Had to say it) In the event of a late scratch, players may change picks provided given race has not started. If picks have already closed, the scratched horse will be replaced with the post-time favorite for that race. Today’s challenge races: 1 Gulfstream Park Race 4 (1:07 CST) 2 Gulfstream Park Race 7 (2:34 CST) 3 Aqueduct Race 8 (2:48 CST) 4 Gulfstream Park Race 9 (3:33 CST) 5 Oaklawn Park Race 6 (3:46 CST) 6 Fair Grounds Race 7 (4:25 CST) 7 Oaklawn Park Race 8 (4:42 CST) 8 Oaklawn Park Race 9 (5:10 CST) 9 Santa Anita Park Race 8 (6:07 CST) The picks: Halterman Race Von Hemel #5 (Off) GP R4 #5 (Off) #1 (1st 8.60 4.40) GP R7 #7 (2nd 4.00) #3 (3rd) AQU R8 #4 (Off) #6 (Off) GP R9 #7 (Off) #5 (1st 3.00 2.60) OP R6 #5 (1st 3.00 2.60) #10 (2nd 3.40) FG R7 #2 (Off) #2 (1st 6.60 3.60) OP R8 #6 (Off) #1 (1st 6.80 4.60) OP R9 #1 (1st 6.80 4.60) #4 (Off) SA R8 #1 (Off) $43.60 Final $21.00 You think you can hang with the big boys (or girls)? Want to take the winner? Shoot us an email by visiting our contact page and let us know you’re interested! We’ll even plug your website, blog, Twitter feed, handicapping skills, etc. And who knows… defend your title long enough and we may even throw in a prize!
Kentucky Derby 2025 Prep Picks: Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby | Blinkers Off 712 The Racing Dudes preview the two major 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More
Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, and Sweet 16 PICKS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 232 Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the Arkansas… Read More
Louisiana Derby 2025 Preview and Saturday Rapid-Fire Picks | Blinkers Off 711 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for the $1… Read More
Fair Grounds Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 584 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Fair Grounds Race Course… Read More
March Madness BRACKET Reaction & PICKS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 231 Aaron and Papa Dude react to the NCAA men’s basketball… Read More
Get Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial & Santa Anita Derby Picks in Betting Bible Get the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes Betting Bible, featuring the EXACT race-by-race wagering… Read More
Wood Memorial Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct & gives… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Latest News & Top 5 | Major Contenders Rising to the Top Aaron recaps all the action from last weekend, including the… Read More
Florida Derby Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park &… Read More
Arkansas Derby Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park &… Read More