Saratoga Slim

Racing Dudes Fantasy Update: Belmont Stakes Report

The Belmont Stakes field has been changing rapidly over the past few days, and it is directly influencing the fantasy league. There is no doubt that Team Welch is still […]

Fantasy Horse Racing

Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: Welch Soars to the Lead

“Give me Justifyyyyyyyy!” Jared Welch’s famous final line to win the rap battle way back in early March led to him receiving the number-one pick in the Racing Dudes Fantasy […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 305: Preakness Stakes 143 Recap Instant Reaction

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by writer Mike Somich and Saratoga Slim to recap Justify winning the 143rd running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes, becoming just one race […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Why Justify Won the Kentucky Derby

Each Kentucky Derby unfolds in its own unique way. We may try to compare Derbies of yesteryear to those of the present day, but each has its own idiosyncratic attributes. […] Read More

Fantasy Horse Racing

Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: Justify Rolls in the Derby

The 144th Kentucky Derby is in the books, and with it, the fantasy league has had movement in the standings. Team Welch is now a prime contender to win after […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis & Picks

“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is analyzed and prognosticated for thousands of hours. With 20 horses breaking from the Kentucky Derby starting gate each year, the possible permutations […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 299: Kentucky Derby 144 Preview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 144th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing, including race […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 298: Kentucky Oaks 144 Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 144th running of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks and rapid-fire preview the graded stakes undercards for both Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs. Rapid-Fire […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Post Position Trends and Analysis

Post position matters regardless of the race, but in the Kentucky Derby, it’s magnified in a huge way. With 20 horses loaded into one gate, post position analysis is an important […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contender: Free Drop Billy

Free Drop Billy is a very intriguing horse for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Currently 15th in the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 44, he’s guaranteed […] Read More