podcast BLINKERS OFF 497: Kentucky Derby Recap, Betting Analysis, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1), as well as take a look at how their betting and wagering strategies fared for the two days at Churchill Downs.…
News Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Stars Come Out at Churchill Downs The fans were back in full force at Churchill Downs this week, which was wonderful to see, as well as an amazing experience being there in person. As far as the racing, it definitely did not disappoint the hyped up and racing starved patrons, producing several tremendous finishes. Let’s take… Read More
Race Recaps Jackie’s Warrior Wins Pat Day Mile Thriller LOUISVILLE, KY  – Jackie’s Warrior set a blistering pace and had enough left to hold off Dream Shake by a head after a thrilling stretch duel to win the 97th running of the $500,000 Pat Day Mile (G2) presented by LG&E and KU. “I was pretty confident that he was going to hang in… Read More
Race Recaps Jackie’s Warrior Leads Deep Pat Day Mile Field LOUISVILLE, KY – Kirk and Judy Robison’s two-time Grade 1 winner Jackie’s Warrior tops a field of a dozen 3-year-olds for Saturday’s 97th running of the Pat Day Mile presented by LG&E and KU (G2). The main track test will go as Saturday’s eighth race with a 2:48 PM post time. Trained by Steve Asmussen, Jackie’s… Read More
Kentucky Derby Essential Quality Returns Stronger Than Ever In Southwest HOT SPRINGS, AR – Making his first start since winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) last November, Godolphin homebred Essential Quality returned looking stronger than ever while winning Saturday’s $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Essential Quality was the 4/5 favorite as he broke from the rail under Luis… Read More
Kentucky Derby Southwest Preview: The Champ Is Here After multiple weeks’ worth of weather delays, the second of four Oaklawn Park-based Kentucky Derby prep races will finally go off this Saturday with the Southwest Stakes (G3). A field of 7 sophomores will take aim at the $750,000 purse and the 2-year-old Horse of the Year Essential Quality leads… Read More
Podcast BLINKERS OFF 485: Fountain of Youth, Southwest Stakes Previews and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $300,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park and the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, each a Kentucky Derby prep. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining stakes action this weekend at Gulfstream Park. Featuring your resident Racing… Read More
Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Rankings 2/18/21: First List Debuts Welcome to the 2021 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest news on each horse. You can also visit our Kentucky Derby page for loads of information, including the latest news,… Read More
Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Ends Nearly As It Began LOUISVILLE, KY – Lukewarm favorites at 8/1 on the morning line when betting opened Friday, Life Is Good (7/1 final) and Essential Quality (8/1) nearly finished together as the top individual betting interests for Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) Pool 3. As is often the case, “All Other 3-Year-Olds” was the… Read More
Kentucky Derby Lukewarm Favorites Top Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 LOUISVILLE, KY – Lukewarm favorites at 8/1 on the morning line, Essential Quality and Life Is Good top the individual betting interests for Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) Pool 3. As is often the case, “All Other 3-Year-Olds” remains the true morning line leader, at 9/5. Wagering for KDFW Pool… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 272: Derby Fallout and Preakness Lookahead Mike Somich is joined by Aaron Halterman and Jared Welch… Read More
INSTANT REACTION 🎧: Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails Drug Test Racing Dudes’ own Jared Welch discusses Sunday’s breaking news of… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 271: Belmont Park Saturday Late Pick 5 Mike Somich and special guest Dan Tordjman preview and give… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 497: Kentucky Derby Recap, Betting Analysis, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 147th running of the $3… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 270: What We Learned On Kentucky Derby Weekend The Magic Mike Show guys review and discuss the entire… Read More
Preakness Stakes Preview: The Show Must Go On For better or for worse, the show rolls on in… Read More
Medina Spirit Favored at 9/5 for Saturday’s Preakness BALTIMORE, MD – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit, who upset… Read More
Racing Dudes 2021 Preakness Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Presale Preakness! We are on to Pimlico after what can only… Read More
Medina Spirit Will be Permitted to Enter 146th Preakness Stakes BALTIMORE, MD – 1/ST RACING and the Maryland Jockey Club… Read More
Fantasy League Update: It’s Preakness Week! Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power… Read More
