Aaron Halterman joins the show to break down a packed sports landscape, starting with the road to the Kentucky Derby. As co-founder of RacingDudes.com, Halterman walks through how the platform grew from a passion project into a go-to source for picks, and more importantly, how those picks are actually made. It’s not guesswork. It’s a mix of race replays, insider connections, and understanding how horses perform under different conditions, especially at prep tracks like Oaklawn Park.

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When it comes to this year’s field, the focus turns to contenders like Renegade and Forte, and the major storyline surrounding jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. and which horse he ultimately chooses to ride. It highlights how much influence that decision carries, not just for the race itself, but for how bettors read the field. There’s also a shift into college basketball, with a betting-focused look at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, including where Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball stands and how to approach the over/under.

The conversation rounds out with a check-in on the St. Louis Blues and their late push toward the playoffs. Halterman points to a young core that’s starting to click and a noticeable shift in performance coming out of the Olympic break. It hasn’t been a perfect climb, and the gap with teams like Nashville and Los Angeles still matters, but it highlights a group that’s at least given itself a chance down the stretch.

The takeaway here is simple: whether it’s horse racing, basketball, or hockey, the edge comes from understanding the details. And right now, there’s plenty to watch, from Derby decisions to postseason races starting to take shape.