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. 1D AGO

    Blue Grass Stakes 2026: Who’s the Favorite After Class President Scratches?

    A twist late in the week—#2 Class President (7/2 ML) has scratched out of the Blue Grass Stakes! Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze how this changes the race, top contenders, pace scenarios, and betting insights so you can have more fun and make smarter plays. Don't miss their breakdowns of Further Ado, Reagan’s Honor, Great White, and Talkin. They discuss trip scenarios, speed dynamics, and jockey strategies to give you the edge to bet this Grade 1 race! Whether you’re learning or a seasoned horseplayer, this is your guide for everything Blue Grass Stakes 2026 and having fun with the action! Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis, news and race previews: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack In This Episode: Class President scratch: how the late-week twist shakes up the race Further Ado: pace positioning, Keeneland form, and favorite status Reagan’s Honor: trip considerations and betting impact Great White: price value, dirt pedigree, and tactical advantage Talkin: third-place / exotic play and Rosario’s mount Other horses to watch: Creole Chrome, Ocelli, Moonstrocity, Ottinho Race Details: Blue Grass Stakes (Gr. 1) – Race 11 Track: Keeneland Date: April 4, 2026 Purse: $1,250,000 Distance & Surface: 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds Position – Horse – Jockey – ML 1 – Talkin (KY) – J. Rosario – 10/1 2 – Class President (KY) – J.R. Velazquez – 7/2 (SCRATCHED) 3 – Great White (KY) – A. Achard – 15/1 4 – Reagan’s Honor (KY) – J.L. Ortiz – 5/2 5 – Creole Chrome (LA) – T. Gaffalione – 8/1 6 – Further Ado (KY) – I. Ortiz, Jr. – 8/5 7 – Ocelli (KY) – J.D. Ramos – 30/1 8 – Moonstrocity (KY) – J.E. Morelos – 30/1 9 – Ottinho (KY) – F. Prat – 20/1 Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! 👇 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.

    13 min
  2. Kentucky Derby Preps: Paladin Out, Blue Grass Shakeup + Picks

    2D AGO

    Kentucky Derby Preps: Paladin Out, Blue Grass Shakeup + Picks

    Paladin is off the Kentucky Derby trail and the Blue Grass Stakes just changed—are you betting it right? Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down a high-stakes Kentucky Derby prep weekend as major shakeups reshape the Derby picture, with full previews of the Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby, plus updates on top contenders Commandment, Renegade, The Puma, and Chief Wallabee. With Paladin out and Class President scratched, the path to Churchill Downs just got tighter—and more valuable for bettors. 🔗 Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack What You’ll Learn: What Paladin being off the Derby trail means for futures How Class President’s scratch reshapes the Blue Grass Stakes Why Commandment, Renegade, The Puma, and Chief Wallabee are the top tier Derby contenders How these four project heading into the Run for the Roses Where the smart money could be this weekend Best bets from Mike and Aaron Races Previewed This Episode: Blue Grass Stakes (Gr. 1) – Keeneland Wood Memorial Stakes (Gr. 2) – Aqueduct Santa Anita Derby (Gr. 1) – Santa Anita Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, Kentucky Derby previews and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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
  3. Florida Derby Betting Preview: Why Sharps Love Chief Wallabee

    MAR 27

    Florida Derby Betting Preview: Why Sharps Love Chief Wallabee

    The Florida Derby is here! Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze the field and top contenders, key pace scenarios, and betting insights so you can have more fun and make smarter plays!  Don't miss their breakdowns of Chief Wallabee, Nearly, The Puma, and Commandment. Mike and Aaron discuss trip scenarios, speed dynamics, and jockey strategies to give you the edge to bet this race!  Whether you’re learning or a seasoned horseplayer, this is your guide for everything Florida Derby and having fun with the action!  Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack  In This Episode:  Why the Florida Derby 2026 has four legitimate Kentucky Derby contenders  Chief Wallabee analysis: inside draw, pace scenario, and Derby upside  Commandment evaluation and distance concerns  Nearly: pace, versatility, and potential  The Puma: role in the race and realistic expectations  Other horses to watch: Albus, Wayne’s Law, Redland Rebels, Timeless Victory, Gregarious  Race Details: Florida Derby (Gr. 1) – Race 14  Track: Gulfstream Park  Date: March 28, 2026  Purse: $1,000,000  Distance & Surface: 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt  Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds  Position – Horse – Jockey:  1 – Albus (KY) – T. Gaffalione  2 – Chief Wallabee (KY) – J. Alvarado  3 – Wayne’s Law (FL) – M. Meneses  4 – Commandment (KY) – F. Prat  5 – Redland Rebels (FL) – J. Rosario  6 – Nearly (FL) – J.R. Velazquez  7 – Timeless Victory (KY) – J.E. Morelos  8 – The Puma (KY) – J. Castellano  9 – Gregarious (KY) – R. Maragh Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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.

    19 min
  4. Prepping for This Weekend: Florida & Arkansas Derby Handicapping

    MAR 26

    Prepping for This Weekend: Florida & Arkansas Derby Handicapping

    A thrilling weekend of Derby preps is here and we're getting you ready so you know what to watch, how to bet, and where the value is. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the two biggest Kentucky Derby prep races: the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park and the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park, analyzing every angle — horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, track conditions, weather, and the odds — revealing insights you need to make smarter bets and spot value before the weekend’s action. Mike and Aaron also dive into the latest horse racing news, preview the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), give out their best bets, pop a horse racing quiz and respond to questions and comments from the YouTube audience. 🔗 Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack In This Episode: Full Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby race previews Key Kentucky Derby contenders and how they’re shaping up Takeaways from the Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks How to identify betting value in each race Mike & Aaron’s best bets at Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn Park At The Track Quiz: Who was the last Florida Derby winner to win the Kentucky Derby? Answers to viewer questions from the YouTube chat Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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 6m
  5. Louisiana Derby Preview: Favorites, Price Plays & Derby Trail Implications

    MAR 20

    Louisiana Derby Preview: Favorites, Price Plays & Derby Trail Implications

    Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the Louisiana Derby key contenders and pace scenarios, with smart picks for this exciting 1 3/16-mile dirt prep race.  Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack  In This Episode:  Why the Louisiana Derby 2026 is wide-open and competitive  Top tactical picks: Emerging Market and Easterly  Which favorites to watch, including Chip Honcho and Golden Tempo  Price plays and potential surprises, including Blacksmith  Key factors: pace, distance, blinkers, and jockey/trainer impact  Race Details:  Louisiana Derby (G2) – Race 12  Track: Fair Grounds  Date: March 21, 2026  Purse: $1,000,000  Distance: 1 3/16 Miles – Dirt  Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds   Position – Horse –Jockey: 1 – Pavlovian (CA) – E.A. Maldonado – 6/1  2– Autobahn (KY) – M. Pedroza, Jr. – 8/1  3 – Chip Honcho (KY) – L. Saez – 3/1  4 – Universe (KY) – B.J. Hernandez, Jr. – 12/1  5 – Golden Tempo (KY) – J.L. Ortiz – 7/2  6 – Spirit of Royal (KY) – F. Arrieta – 20/1  7 – Blacksmith (KY) – F. Geroux – 6/1  8 – Easterly (KY) – E.J. Zayas – 6/1  9 – Emerging Market (KY) – F. Prat – 6/1  Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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.

    14 min
  6. 2026 Kentucky Derby Draft: Who Will Win the Run for the Roses?

    MAR 20

    2026 Kentucky Derby Draft: Who Will Win the Run for the Roses?

    Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman go head-to-head in a Kentucky Derby draft, selecting their top contenders and breaking down how they approach betting the Run for the Roses.  Plus, they cover news and storylines surrounding the leading three-year-olds, analyze how upcoming prep races could shape the Derby picture and debate which horses are worthy of being selected.  Tell us what you think of Mike and Aaron's draft picks and post your questions and comments in the chat area.  🔗 Subscribe to VSiN At The Track: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack  🔗 Get VSiN Pro for $29.99 through May 1st: https://vsin.com/subscribe/  🏇 In This Episode:  News and storylines about the Kentucky Derby’s top contenders  Kentucky Derby Draft selections: Mike vs. Aaron Betting strategy for the Kentucky Derby  How prep races like the Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, and Blue Grass Stakes impact the field  🏆 Kentucky Derby Draft Selections:  Mike’s Picks: Paladin  Renegade  The Puma  Intrepido  Incredibolt  Aaron’s Picks:  Chief Wallabee  Nearly  Commandment  Class President  Cherokee Nation  Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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.

    9 min
  7. Weekend Kentucky Derby Prep Races + Draft: Experts Pick Their Favorites

    MAR 19

    Weekend Kentucky Derby Prep Races + Draft: Experts Pick Their Favorites

    Heading into a huge weekend of racing for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze the top contenders to help you pick winners in the prep races and the Run for the Roses. Plus, we cover news and storylines about the leading three-year-olds, reveal our Kentucky Derby Draft selections, and share this weekend’s best bets. 🔗 Subscribe to VSiN At The Track: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack 🔗 Get VSiN Pro for $29.99 through May 1st: https://vsin.com/subscribe/ 🏇 In This Episode News and storylines about the Kentucky Derby’s top contenders  Prep race previews from Fair Grounds & Turfway Park  Kentucky Derby Draft selections: Mike vs. Aaron  Best bets for the weekend   Viewer questions and comments on YouTube 📋 Race Details Louisiana Derby (Gr. 2) – Fair Grounds, Race 12 Date: March 21, 2026Purse: $1,000,000Distance: 1 3/16 Miles (Dirt)For: Three-Year-Olds Fair Grounds Oaks (Gr. 2) – Fair Grounds, Race 11 Date: March 21, 2026Purse: $400,000Distance: 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt)For: Fillies, Three-Year-Olds Jeff Ruby Steaks (Gr. 3) – Turfway Park, Race 12 Date: March 21, 2026Purse: $777,000Distance: 1 1/8 Miles (All Weather Track)For: Three-Year-Olds Kentucky Derby Draft Selections Mike’s Picks: Paladin Renegade The Puma Intrepido Incredibolt Aaron’s Picks: Chief Wallabee Nearly Commandment Class President Cherokee Nation Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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 12m
  8. Track Bias Explained + Oaklawn Park’s Struggles + Fictional Matchup: Sovereignty vs Chief Wallabee

    MAR 16

    Track Bias Explained + Oaklawn Park’s Struggles + Fictional Matchup: Sovereignty vs Chief Wallabee

    Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman bring you closer to horse racing and help you become a smarter bettor by answering viewer questions in Trackside Q&A, covering three key topics: Track Bias Explained – Learn how speed bias, rail bias, and early race trends can give you an edge  Oaklawn Park’s Struggles – Why this historic track no longer attracts top Derby contenders, including shipping challenges, trainer cycles, and racing circuit dynamics. Fictional Matchup: Sovereignty vs Chief Wallabee – The hosts debate a hypothetical head-to-head matchup between last year's Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes winner and this year's Derby contender, analyzing who might have come out on top. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Viewer Questions on Track Bias 00:13 – What Track Bias Means: Speed & Style Advantages 00:58 – Spotting Track Bias Over a Race Card 01:17 – Rail Bias & How Jockey Decisions Signal Track Conditions 01:48 – Using Track Bias in Pick 3 & Pick 4 Bets 02:06 – Viewer Question: Why Oaklawn Park Struggles to Attract Top Horses 03:06 – Trainer Strategies, Shipping Challenges & Track Cycles 04:40 – Fictional Matchup: Sovereignty vs Chief Wallabee Debate 06:47 – Discussion of Top Derby Contenders & Fan Picks Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race previews, and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 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.

    8 min
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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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