VSiN At The Track, A Horse Racing Podcast

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VSiN has a weekly show dedicated to horse racing! Join Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman for the latest news and top storylines, plus previews of the best races throughout the summer including weekly picks and interviews with expert analysts. Whether you're a seasoned handicapper or just getting into the sport of kings, we'll help you make smart plays and have more fun with horse racing!

  1. Belmont Stakes Buzz + Weekend Horse Racing Best Bets at Churchill Downs & Penn

    6d ago

    Belmont Stakes Buzz + Weekend Horse Racing Best Bets at Churchill Downs & Penn

    The Belmont Stakes field is taking shape, the pace debate is heating up, and Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman break down the best betting opportunities for this weekend’s biggest horse races. Subscribe to VSiN At The Track for horse racing hot topics, debates, race previews and betting edges: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack?sub_confirmation=1 On this episode of VSiN At The Track, Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman discuss the latest Belmont Stakes developments including Chip Honcho and Potente skipping the race, Vitruvian Man joining the field, and the growing debate around the projected pace scenario after what happened in the Kentucky Derby. Plus, debate about the best length for the Belmont Stakes and whether or not it's a better horse race than the Kentucky Derby. The guys also recap major performances from Santa Anita including Thought Process, Formidable Man, and Forged Steel before previewing this weekend’s biggest races at Penn National and Churchill Downs. RACE PREVIEWS: • Friday: Penn Mile Stakes (G3) — Penn National • Saturday: Blame Stakes (G3) — Churchill Downs • Saturday: Aristides Stakes (G3) — Churchill Downs This episode includes: • Belmont Stakes pace and betting discussion • Penn Mile Stakes preview • Blame Stakes preview • Aristides Stakes preview • Santa Anita race recaps and takeaways • YouTube audience Belmont questions and reactions • Weekend Best Bets from Mike and Aaron Whether you’re betting horse racing this weekend, following Triple Crown season, or looking for sharper handicapping insights and wagering strategy, this episode delivers actionable analysis for serious bettors.   👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 1m
  2. Gamely Stakes (Gr.1) Preview: Loaded Field Creates Tough Betting Decisions at Santa Anita

    May 22

    Gamely Stakes (Gr.1) Preview: Loaded Field Creates Tough Betting Decisions at Santa Anita

    Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down Monday's Grade 1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita, a deep and competitive turf field featuring elite fillies and mares and where pace dynamics, trip setup, and tactical decisions will ultimately shape the outcome and create key betting implications. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for horse racing hot topics, debates, race previews and betting edges: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 Race Details: Race:  Gamely Stakes (Gr.1) Distance / Surface: 1 1/8 miles on turf Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3-year-olds and up Track: Santa Anita Park Entries & Jockeys: 1 Public Assembly (KY) – J. Rosario 2 Hang the Moon (KY) – F. Prat 3 A Thousand Miles (KY) – M. E. Smith 4 Take A Breath (GB) – E. Jaramillo 5 Thought Process (KY) – H. I. Berrios 6 Vronti (GB) – J. J. Hernandez 7 Rashmi (KY) – K. Kimura 8 May Day Ready (KY) – A. Fresu   👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min
  3. Santa Anita Monday Betting Previews + Preakness Fallout & Belmont Stakes First Look

    May 21

    Santa Anita Monday Betting Previews + Preakness Fallout & Belmont Stakes First Look

    The Santa Anita Monday stakes card headlines this week’s VSiN At The Track as Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap three graded stakes races, reveal takeaways from Napoleon Solo’s Preakness Stakes victory and give an early look at the Belmont Stakes picture heading into June. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for horse racing hot topics, debates, race previews and betting edges: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: Monday's Santa Anita stakes race previews and betting breakdown  Takeaways from Napoleon Solo's win at the Preakness Stakes Beyer Speed Figure debate (96) and pace interpretation disagreement Preakness Viewership Up from 2025 with 5.5 Million Viewers Churchill Downs Doubles Purse for Stephen Foster Stakes -Race of the Year How Weather Impacts Horse Racing Questions & Comments from the Audience on YouTube Early Belmont Stakes first look and handicapping thoughts Best bets from Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman Race Previews from Santa Anita: Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes (Gr. 2) Gamely Stakes (Gr. 1) Shoemaker Mile Stakes (Gr. 1) Smarter bets start here with VSiN Pro—14 months for $199 (promo code “PRO”) with best bets, betting splits, tools, and 24/7 show access: https://www.vsin.com/subscribe 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m

  4. May 17

    At the Track: Road to the Preakness Stakes | May 16, 2026 | Hour 2

    Join hosts Mike Somich and Marc Malusis as they recap the Preakness Stakes, discussing horse odds and insights and the winner, Napoleon Solo. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

  5. May 16

    At the Track: Road to the Preakness Stakes | May 16, 2026 | Hour 1

    Join hosts Mike Somich and Mark Malusis as they delve into the excitement of the Preakness Stakes. Get expert insights on the horses, betting strategies, and the significance of this prestigious race in horse racing's Triple Crown series. Gino Buccola joins the show to share his insights for the race, too. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  6. Preakness Stakes Picks + Triple Crown Debate + Laurel Park Previews

    May 14

    Preakness Stakes Picks + Triple Crown Debate + Laurel Park Previews

    The Preakness Stakes is here — and it’s bringing one of the most important betting weekends of the year, along with a heated Triple Crown schedule debate that continues to divide horse racing fans, bettors, and trainers across the sport. Follow the Podcast here and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack?sub_confirmation=1 In this episode, Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the 151st Preakness Stakes from every betting angle, including pace dynamics, win contenders, and how the race sets up for one of the most unpredictable editions of the second jewel of the Triple Crown. The guys also react to the growing Triple Crown schedule debate and whether changes to spacing between races could reshape the entire sport moving forward. Mike and Aaron also dive into major weekend stakes action at Laurel Park, giving expert handicapping analysis and best bets across three key races, along with additional wagering opportunities from around the card. In This Episode: Preakness Stakes full betting preview Expert race previews from Laurel Park stakes action Triple Crown schedule debate heating up Riley Mott enters Incredibolt in the Preakness with Bill Mott’s support Danon Bourbon injury fallout from the Kentucky Derby Stephen Foster Stakes emerging as best Race of the Year Best bets from Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman Race Previews from Laurel Park: Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (Gr.2) Dinner Party Stakes (Gr.3) Preakness Stakes (Gr.1) 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 10m
  7. Peter Pan Stakes Betting Preview: Growth Equity Leads Belmont Prep

    May 8

    Peter Pan Stakes Betting Preview: Growth Equity Leads Belmont Prep

    The Peter Pan Stakes serves as a key Belmont Stakes prep — and the betting picture is centered around a clear standout.  🎧 Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack?sub_confirmation=1 📺  Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Ovi5R6FQB8g  Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the race from Belmont at the Big A, focusing on pace dynamics, trip scenarios, and where the real betting value sits in exactas and exotics.  Growth Equity is the consensus top choice, but the real handicap comes down to how the race unfolds underneath him.  Instead of forcing chaos, this preview focuses on clarity — identifying the most likely winner and the best ways to structure tickets around him.  In This Episode:  Why Growth Equity is the clear horse to beat in the Peter Pan Stakes  How pace shape and distance impact this Belmont prep race  Why both hosts agree on the top contender  Which horses make sense underneath in exactas and exotics  How to approach the race from a betting strategy standpoint  Featured Race:  Peter Pan Stakes (Gr. 3) – Race 9  Track: Belmont at the Big A  Date: May 9, 2026  Purse: $200,000  Distance & Surface: 1 ⅛ Miles – Dirt  Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds  Number - Horse - Jockey - Odds:  1 – Trendsetter (KY) – K. Kimura – 3/1  2 – Azam (KY) – J. Lezcano – 10/1  3 – Growth Equity (KY) – F. Prat – 6/5  4 – Bull by the Horns (KY) – M.J. Husbands – 8/1  5 – Talk to Me Jimmy (NY) – M. Franco – 9/5  6 – Gulfy (KY) – K. Carmouche – 8/1  👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    6 min
  8. Kentucky Derby Fallout, Triple Crown Reaction, Race Previews & Best Bets | VSiN At The Track

    May 7

    Kentucky Derby Fallout, Triple Crown Reaction, Race Previews & Best Bets | VSiN At The Track

    The Kentucky Derby fallout is creating major debate across horse racing — from pace analysis and controversial rides to Derby Winner Golden Tempo skipping the Preakness, fanning the flames of the Triple Crown scheduling debate.  Subscribe to VSiN At The Track: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack?sub_confirmation=1  In this episode, Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the 152nd Run for the Roses from the winner to questionable jockey decisions, pace impact and the disadvantage of being on the rail.  Plus, the heated debate about the Triple Crown Schedule being changed so top horses won't skip the Preakness Stakes.  The guys also dive into the growing controversy surrounding Computer-Assisted Wagering (CAW) after T O Elvis’ massive odds drop in the Churchill Downs Stakes shocked bettors nationwide.  Mike and Aaron also preview three of the top races this weekend and dish out their best bets to help you cash in! In This Episode:  How Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby  Why the Derby winner is skipping the Preakness Stakes  Triple Crown schedule debate  CAW controversy after T O Elvis’ odds collapse  Retail bettors vs computer-assisted wagering Crude Velocity eyeing the Preakness  Race Previews from Belmont at the Big A & Churchill Downs  Best bets from Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman  Kentucky Derby Takeaways:  Pace analysis and race shape breakdown  Which jockey rides hurt horses the most?  Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby  Renegade’s difficult trip from the rail  Where does Danon Bourbon rank after the Derby?  Who actually ran the best race?  Early Preakness and Belmont implications  Race Previews:  Peter Pan Stakes (Gr.3) - Belmont at the Big A  Ruffian Stakes (Gr.2) - Belmont at the Big A  William Walker Stakes - Churchill Downs  👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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VSiN has a weekly show dedicated to horse racing! Join Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman for the latest news and top storylines, plus previews of the best races throughout the summer including weekly picks and interviews with expert analysts. Whether you're a seasoned handicapper or just getting into the sport of kings, we'll help you make smart plays and have more fun with horse racing!

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