Belmont at the Big A Picks - Racing Dudes (2024)

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Who are the racing dudes? ›

The Racing Dudes are Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman, high school acquaintances who discovered a mutual love for horse racing. What began in 2012 as a weekly Oaklawn Park wagering guide has grown into an internationally-renowned must-read for handicappers of all experience levels.

The Backyard Look. Stick with a classic, casual outfit for the backyard, apron, frontside, or grandstand. Consider a short-sleeve button-down or polo paired with chino shorts and comfortable shoes like sneakers or loafers. Don't forget sunglasses for eye protection from a long day in the sun.

The safest bet you can make is a SHOW bet on the favorite. While it's the most likely to hit, it delivers a small return. If you want to make more money, you need to bet on the more exotic wagers. They include the EXACTA (top two horses in order), the TRIFECTA (top three in order) or the SUPERFECTA (top four in order).

Siblings. Emerson Fittipaldi raced in Formula One, like his brother Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior. In 1974, the two brothers formed the racing team Fittipaldi Automotive, for which Wilson raced in 1975, and Emerson from 1976 to 1980. Michael and Ralf Schumacher are the most successful sibling pairing in F1.

Willy T. Ribbs the first African American driver to qualify for the Indy 500. Bill Lester, the first African American to race in NASCAR'S Busch Series. Lewis Hamilton, seven time world champion F1 race driver for Mercedes.

1) The most common color of Kentucky Derby winners is bay with 56, including Mandaloun in 2021, followed by chestnut with 50 winners, including Mage last year, and brown with 17. Eight Kentucky Derby winners were gray or roan, most recently Giacomo in 2005.

Apart from metropolitan tracks, the handicapper's preferred horses, (number one) won more races than any other number.

In the steeplechase, the numbers between 11 and 29 have proved to be the most successful, supplying 12 winners over this period. 35 and 29, 13 and 10 lead the way, however, with these numbers claiming victory twice each so far.

How much does a $2 exacta box cost? ›

The formula for calculating the cost of an exacta box is (horses in box x (horses in box minus 1) x dollar amount of bet). A $2 box of two horses would be (2 x 1 x 2) = $4. A $2 box of three horses would be (3 x 2 x 2) = $12. A $2 box of four horses would be (4 x 3 x 2) = $24.

Usually, when a punter uses one horse as the key, it is best to make a trifecta or an exacta bet. An exacta bet means selecting the first and second-place horse in the correct sequence. A trifecta bet means choosing which three horses will finish first in the correct sequential order.

They are called jockeys. Technically, they can also be called equestrians because they are horse riders, but usually, people would not refer to them as that.

Behind every NASCAR driver is an essential pit crew that changes tires and adds gas to a car, all within 9 seconds. And most crew members are former college and professional athletes — not mechanics: “I never watched NASCAR a day in my life … But I was willing to try something new.”

Professional Motorsport Driver @Geoffbodine Geoff Bodine is the oldest of the three Bodine brothers (Brett Bodine and Todd Bodine) who are all NASCAR drivers. His racing career began in the micro-midget division when he was only 5 years old.