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TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon 03/27 by TwinSpires Radio | Blog Talk Radio

POSTED Mar 20, 2013 By Derek Simon

In the U. of Bet segment, which leads off the program for a change, Dave Schwartz of the thehorsehandicappingauthority.com and TwinSpires’ Derek Simon discuss money management, and Dave makes the distinction between how much to bet and how to bet a particular race or series of races.

In the News & Notes segment, Derek is joined by Brisnet's Ed DeRosa and they exchange views on trainer D. Wayne Lukas, old vs. new trainers and Rachel Alexandra. Ed also gives his longshot pick for Saturday’s $550,000 Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park.

And in the Handicapping segment, Derek provides some additional thoughts on money management and handicapping and offers a “Strong Favorite” on Thursday’s Aqueduct card.

TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon 03/27 by TwinSpires Radio | Blog Talk Radio

West then Southwest--a prime win bet & questions for Joel

POSTED Feb 16, 2013 By Unknown
Golden Gate Fields gets its turn in the Derby trail spotlight Saturday afternoon with the El Camino Real Derby, the penultimate 10-points-to-the-winner Kentucky Derby qualifying race. The final race in this stage of the points system is the Southwest Stakes on Monday at Oaklawn Park.

Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert ships horses into both races, and he'll be formidable in both per usual, but Mandando, to me, is the most likely winner among both races, and I'm prepared to make a prime win bet on him in the El Camino Real at anything better than 3-to-2.

Let's see what the Triple Crown Insider duo thinks, and to come up with your own opinion, have a look at these FREE Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances.

As far as the top ten goes, Jon is absolutely right... the better (faster!) horses are ranked 7th, 9th, and 10th. There's no way Oxbow is a better Derby contender than Verrazano, Itsmyluckyday, or Shanghai Bobby!
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Derek Simon

TwinSpires' horse racing author, handicapper, and podcast host, Derek Simon of Denver, Colo. offers his insightful, humorous and sometimes controversial take on the horse racing industry. He even publishes the ROI on the picks he gives out.

Frank Cotolo

TwinSpires' harness racing expert, Frank Cotolo follows all of the big North American circuits throughout the year, providing the best value picks and latest news from the sulky.

Ed DeRosa

The Director of Marketing for Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS) and a lifelong Thoroughbred racing enthusiast and astute handicapper, Ed joined Churchill Downs Inc. following nine years as a writer and editor with Thoroughbred Times.

Peter Thomas Fornatale

A writer and editor who has been following horse racing for fifteen years. Peter has written books for the Daily Racing Form Press; Crown; and Simon and Schuster; among other publishers, and regular features in The Horseplayer Magazine.

Jill Byrne

A television racing analyst for Churchill Downs, Jill has earned acclaim and a loyal audience throughout Thoroughbred racing.

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