VSiN At The Track, A Horse Racing Podcast

The final Kentucky Derby prep race is here — find out who will rise on the leaderboard, which jockeys made key moves, and which horses are legitimate Derby contenders. Expert handicappers Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman preview the final Kentucky Derby prep race and the most important stakes races leading into Derby 152: the Maker’s Mark Mile, Lexington Stakes, Apple Blossom Handicap , and more. The...

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,...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 Easter...

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 wha...

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:...

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,...

The Virginia Derby features a wide-open field at Colonial Downs , with several three-year-olds showing Kentucky Derby upside. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the key contenders, pace scenarios, and smart picks for this exciting 1 1/8-mile dirt race. Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack In This Episode: Why the...

The Kentucky Derby trail is heating up — who are the real contenders, and which horses are moving the betting markets? Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze the latest Kentucky Derby news, top contenders, and prep race results , preview the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs , and discuss the controversial Turfway Park Octafecta , which they strongly advise bettors to avoid. Plus, the guys explain...

Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman from VSiN At The Track are on a hot streak, proving their expert horse racing handicapping with three winning Kentucky Derby prep race picks.  🏇 Winning Picks Featured:  Southwest Stakes (Feb 6, 2026) — Silent Tactic Rebel Stakes (Mar 1, 2026) — Class President  Tampa Bay Derby (Mar 7, 2026) — The Puma  Hear the moments these VSiN handicappers predicted the winners...

The Tampa Bay Derby (G3) features the strongest field in a decade, packed with multiple horses with Kentucky Derby upside. Our experts break down the key contenders, pace scenarios, and smart picks for this exciting 1 1/16-mile race for three-year-olds. Race Details: Tampa Bay Derby (G3) – Race 11 Track: Tampa Bay Downs Date: March 7, 2026 Purse: $400,000 Distance: 1 1/16 Miles Surface: Dirt Eligi...

The Kentucky Derby picture is starting to take shape, and these are the top 5 horses our experts believe have the highest ceiling right now. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down their current Top 5 Kentucky Derby horse rankings , analyzing the contenders with the most upside as the Derby prep season heats up. From rising stars to established threats, the VSiN At The Track crew explains why t...

The Kentucky Derby picture is shifting — and this weekend’s prep races could change everything. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman reveal their top Kentucky Derby contenders and handicap this weekend's most meaningful races at Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park and Tampa Bay Downs. This episode is packed with actionable insights for fans and bettors tracking Derby futures and prep race action...

Join Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman as they analyze a loaded field in the $1M Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.  They highlight early speed threats, horses that can close late, and the top contenders to watch for Kentucky Derby points.  What You’ll Learn In This Race Preview: Why the Rebel favorite Blackout Time could be vulnerable  Class President (post 3) as a 10-1 value and his distance potential ...

Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down one of the most talent-packed fields of the year in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Who has the pace, who can come from behind, and which horses are worth watching for the Kentucky Derby trail?  Race Details:  Saturday, February 28  Track: Gulfstream Park  Race 14  Distance: 1 1/16 miles  Surface: Dirt  For three-year-olds  Entries & Jock...

🏇 Kentucky Derby Trail Shakeup: Rebel & Fountain of Youth Picks Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman break down the latest Kentucky Derby trail developments, react to major news, and preview this weekend’s biggest prep races — including the Fountain of Youth Stakes and Rebel Stakes . If you're searching for Kentucky Derby contenders, pace scenarios, actionable betting strategies, and value plays in prep...

Bettors hear the term “trip” in horse racing — but few understand how to turn it into a betting edge.  Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down one of the most important concepts in horse racing terminology — the trip.  They explain what makes a good trip, what qualifies as true “trip trouble,” and how subtle ground loss, pace pressure, and positioning can create hidden betting value.  Most impo...

Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park, a key early Kentucky Derby prep race on the synthetic surface.  Somich and Halterman deliver pro-level analysis on pace setup, surface dynamics, value pricing, and betting strategy—showing serious bettors how to identify vulnerable favorites and capitalize on price horses.  They discu...

🏇 Chasing the Roses: Who’s emerging as the Kentucky Derby favorite? Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman break down the latest Kentucky Derby trail developments, recap major stakes action, and preview this weekend’s biggest betting races from around the country. If you're searching for Derby contenders, trip analysis, pace breakdowns, and actionable horse racing picks — this episode delivers. 🎯 VSiN Pr...

Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, one of the key early Kentucky Derby prep races.  This isn’t just a recap. Somich and Halterman provide pro-level analysis of pace, trip setups, class, and betting strategy—showing bettors how to block out the noise and focus on what matters.  They discuss Paladin, challengers like Golden Tempo and...

🏇 Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap this weekend’s biggest races, analyze contenders on the Kentucky Derby Trail and dish out best bets to help you cash in! 🎯 Don’t forget — VSiN Pro is your edge in the horse racing markets and across all sports. Try it for just $9.99 your first month and get our MLB Betting Guide included — head to VSiN.com/Subscribe and see all of the subscription optio...

🏇 Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap this weekend’s Derby Prep Races, dish out updates on the 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders, reveal their best bets and compare Super Bowl Quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold to race horses! 🎯 Special Offer: Save $60 on a VSiN Pro annual subscription with promo code TRACK — sign up at https://vsin.com/subscribe/ In This Episode: Key workouts and prep ra...

Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, one of the key early Kentucky Derby prep races. This is not just a picks recap. It’s a professional analysis of pace dynamics, trip setup, class considerations, and betting strategy —exactly the kind of insight that serious horseplayers use to find value. Somich and Halterman discuss Cannoneer ,...