Equibase Podcast

🎙️ The Inside Track ep. #42, sponsored by Fan Duel Racing is available now on all platforms! This week, host Ben Kudla is joined by special guest Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast, for an in-depth recap of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby! PLUS: Ben and Colin each build a $4 Daily Double ticket for the G2 Ruffian Stakes and G3 Peter Pan Stakes in Saturday’s action-packed card...

The Inside Track: Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby Special | Presented by FanDuel Racing The biggest weekend in horse racing is here! 🐎🎉 In this special episode of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Corey Patton, CEO & Co-Founder of Pramana Labs Statlines, togive their picks and analysis for: Kentucky Derby Kentucky Oaks Pat Day Mile Derby City Distaff Don’t miss their value pl...

Christina Blacker (FanDuel TV), Dan Tordjman (America's Best Racing), Dan Piazza (2025 NHC Champion), and Scott Coles (2019 NHC Champion) share their analysis of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Sponsored by FanDuel Racing The Kentucky Derby is almost here and you can get in on all the Derby Day action with FanDuel. That’s right, you can bet the big race without leaving the Sportsbook app! So...

🎙️ Episode 40 of The Inside Track — presented by FanDuel Racing — is out now! Host Ben Kudla is joined by Ellis Starr , Equibase’s National Racing Analyst, to break down a loaded weekend of stakes racing across the country, including the final graded stakes of the Keeneland Spring Meet , the first stakes at Churchill Downs , and a stacked G3 at Santa Anita . 🏇 Yes, all eyes are on the Oaks and De...

In episode 39 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Ryan Anderson — host of The Saturday Show on America’s Best Racing — for his first appearance on the show! Ben and Ryan break down an exciting weekend of racing across North America, including expert analysis and picks for: 🏇 G2 Elkhorn Stakes 🏇 G3 Ben Ali Stakes 🏇 G2 Oaklawn Handicap Don’t miss this action-packed episode!

In Episode 38 of The Inside Track , presented by FanDuel Racing, host Ben Kudla welcomes Equibase’s National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr for an in-depth look at three key graded stakes at Keeneland this weekend. Together, they break down the G1 Maker’s Mark Mile (Friday), the G3 Lexington Stakes, and the G1 Jenny Wiley Stakes (Saturday), sharing their picks, betting insights, and race analysis. Plu...

Episode 37 of The Inside Track Podcast – Kentucky Derby & Oaks Prep Analysis! Host Ben Kudla welcomes back Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast on Trust The Prophets , for in-depth analysis on the final three major Kentucky Derby prep races—plus the last 100-point Kentucky Oaks prep. Featured Races: 🏇 G1 Blue Grass Stakes (KEE) 🏇 G1 Ashland Stakes (KEE) 🏇 G1 Santa Anita Derby (S...

This week on The Inside Track Podcast, host Ben Kudla welcomes Alexa Zepp from the Daily Racing Form to break down four pivotal races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Plus, 2025 NHC Champion Dan Piazza joins the show to share insights into his tournament strategy, his journey into competitive play, and how he leveraged Race Lens and DRF to take home $825K in cash. Ben and Alexa...

In episode #34 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla welcomes Equibase's National Racing Analyst, Ellis Starr—known as "Mr. Double Qualified" for securing two spots in next week's NHC in Las Vegas! Ben and Ellis dive into four exciting races on Saturday across North America as well as a Pick 3 contest against each other at Tampa Bay Downs! This week's featured races: G2 Azeri Stakes at OP - HOY Tho...

In episode #33 of The Inside Track, host Ben Kudla is joined by Dan Tordjman from America's Best Racing and Corey Patton from Pramana Labs Statlines to tackle an incredible Saturday of racing in North America! Ben, Dan and Corey give their picks and analysis in the G1 Santa Anita Handicap and G2 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita along with the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park and the...

In episode #32 of The Inside Track podcast, host Ben Kudla is joined by Eclipse Award winner and In The Money Media Network co-founder, Pete Fornatale! Together, they break down three pivotal races on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trail: 🏇 G2 Rebel Stakes – A key Derby prep at Oaklawn Park worth 50 points 🏇 G3 Honeybee Stakes – A key Oaks prep at Oaklawn Park worth 50 points 🏇 John Batta...

In Episode 31 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Colin Sheehan, making his highly anticipated 2025 return to the podcast since his last appearance on the Breeders' Cup Special ! Colin, the host of the Doubling Down podcast on the Trust the Prophets YouTube channel, brings his expert insight as they dive into three key races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Derby . Ben and Colin...

In episode 30 of The Inside Track, host Ben Kudla is joined by Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to tackle all things Tampa Bay Downs! The duo gives their analysis and picks in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, a 20 point Kentucky Derby prep, the Suncoast Stakes, a 20 point Kentucky Oaks prep race and the Minaret Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Only TWO free 'Race to the NHC' weekly feeder contests...

In ep. 29 of The Inside Track, Ben Kudla is joined by NHC qualifier and Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to tackle the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct, the G3 Holy Bull Stakes and the G3 Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Only three free 'Race to the NHC' weekly feeder contests are left to qualify for the 'Race Lens Final 50' contest on February 22! The top two finishers in each weekl...

In episode 28 of The Inside Track , Ben Kudla and Corey Patton dive into the Pegasus World Cup! The pair analyzes and shares their picks for the G2 PWC Filly & Mare Turf Invitational Stakes, the G1 PWC Turf Invitational, and the $3 million G1 Pegasus World Cup! Don’t miss their value picks for the Turf Invitational in the special Pegasus World Cup episode! This Saturday, Ben will be joining th...

In episode 27 of The Inside Track , guest analyst Corey Patton makes his debut appearance of 2025! Ben and Corey analyze and share their picks for three 20-point races on the 'Road to the Kentucky Oaks & Derby': the G3 LeComte and Silverbulletday Stakes at Fair Grounds, along with the Busanda Stakes at Aqueduct. This Saturday is another chance to earn a seat to NHC 2025 with the FREE 'Race to...

In the 2025 debut episode of The Inside Track podcast, host Ben Kudla is joined by Ellis Starr, Equibase's National Racing Analyst and a 2025 NHC qualifier, to analyze and share their selections for the Ladies Stakes at Aqueduct, the Sunshine Classic Stakes at Gulfstream, and the California Cup Oaks at Santa Anita. See why Ben is picking a 20-1 shot in the Sunshine Classic Stakes in this week's sh...

In The Inside Track's final episode of the year, Ben Kudla is joined again by Ellis Starr who delivered a brilliant performance last week as the Grinch to handicap some races on the powerhouse opening day at Santa Anita. Ben and Ellis give their analysis and top plays in the stacked G1 Malibu Stakes, G2 Mathis Mile Stakes and the G1 La Brea Stakes at the Great Race Place! This Thursday is a bonus...

In the Holiday Special of The Inside Track, Santa Clause (Ben Kudla) comes down from the North Pole to try and save Christmas in a betting challenge with the Grinch (Ellis Starr)! Santa and the Grinch each get $20 a race with any bet allowed except for multi-race wagers and whoever wins the most money is the winner. If Santa wins, he saves Christmas but if the Grinch wins, Christmas is cancelled....

In episode 23 of the Inside Track, Christina Blacker joins joins Ben Kudla and Corey Patton on the show to give her picks and analysis in the G2 Los Alamitos Futurity, Remington Springboard Mile Stakes and the Tropical Park Derby! PLUS Tom Bellhouse joins the show to talk all things West Point Thoroughbreds! More information on the 'Gold Standard in Racing Partnerships' at westpointtb.com

In ep. 22 of The Inside Track, Corey Patton is back on the show after a holiday hiatus! Ben and Corey give their picks and analysis for the G2 Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct as well as a couple 'Road to the Kentucky Derby/Oaks' prep races; the G2 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct and the G2 Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos. Saturday (12/7) is another chance to earn a seat to NHC 2025 in Las Vegas with the...

In ep. 21 of the Inside Track Podcast, 2025 NHC qualifier and Equibase's National Racing analyst Ellis Starr is back on the show after going 2 for 3 in last week's episode! This week, Ben Kudla and Ellis Star give their analysis and picks for a trio of G2 races at Churchill Downs this weekend: the Clark Stakes, the Golden Rod and the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Earn your seat to NHC 2025 with Equ...

In ep. 20 of The Inside Track Podcast, 2025 NHC Qualifier and Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr joins the show to give his picks in the G3 Native Diver Stakes at Del Mar and a couple competitive G3's in the Derby City (Louisville, KY) at Churchill Downs. Sign up and play in the 'Race to the NHC' contest! The 'Race to the NHC' is a free weekly feeder contest for active Race Lens subscr...

In episode 18 of the Inside Track, Ben Kudla and Corey Patton go over race replays of their most memorable 2024 Breeders' Cup moments as well as handicapping the G2 Red Smith Stakes at Aqueduct and the G3 River City Stakes at Churchill Downs. Earn your way to NHC 2025 with 'The Race to the NHC" free weekly contest on horseplayers.com The top two finishers from each weekly feeder contest will make...

🎙️ In episode 19 of The Inside Track , multiple graded stakes-winning trainer Grant Forster shares insights on his career journey, his move from the Pacific Northwest to Kentucky, his most memorable wins, and his connection to the University of Arizona Racetrack Industry Program. Don't miss this in-depth conversation! 🏇