TwinSpires.com Horse Racing podcast

 Host Derek Simon and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com discuss Verrazano’s proposed European campaign, as well as the Kentucky Derby Future Pool #2 and the impending retirement of Groupie Doll. In the U. of Bet segment, Derek takes an in-depth look at the NFL as it relates to horse racing and, in the Handicapping segment, gives his sleeper pick for the Kentucky Derby. 

In honor of the Super Bowl, TwinSpires' Derek Simon interviews Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks — kind of, sort of— before turning his attention to racing news. Derek and Ed DeRosa discuss Cairo Prince’s impressive victory in the Holy Bull, as well as the status of Eclipse Award winner Shared Belief. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave Schwartz stops by to chat about the “tools of handicapping.”

In the News & Notes segment, Derek Simon and Ed DeRosa recap the Eclipse Awards and discuss the new reality show "Horseplayers." In the U. of Bet segment, Derek and Dave Schwartz give their opinions on what constitutes a track bias, how one can be spotted and, most importantly, what to do about it.

Ed DeRosa makes his triumphant return in the News & Notes segment, as he and host Derek Simon discuss the infamous Nov. 29 race at Yonkers Raceway, as well as the Eclipse Awards. In the U. of Bet segment, Derek and Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz talk about “red-boarding” (the act of listing winning plays after the fact). Is it just an exercise in ego or a potential learning tool? Lastly, in the Handicapping segment, Derek relates the career of recently retired Dallas Braden to horse racing.

TwinSpires' Derek Simon recaps the 2013 horse racing season and gives his opinion on "luck" in the game. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave Schwartz drops by to talk about a red bird house he once built... and how it relates to handicapping.

Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz joins Derek Simon of TwinSpires.com to discuss pick-3 and pick-4 wagering for the “casual” player. Bet sizing, ticket structure and other important considerations are discussed. In the Handicapping segment, Derek welcomes Paul Bessire of PredictionMachine.com. Paul is one of the foremost authorities on mathematically modeling and analyzing all sports and, prior to launching PredictionMachine.com, he served as the product manager of quantitative analysis and content for FoxSports Interactive.

A real holiday treat, as host Derek Simon of TwinSpires.com unearths a 2009 chat he had with Andrew Beyer, the award-winning writer and creator of the Beyer Speed Figures. In a discussion relating to Quality Road’s controversial track record in the Amsterdam Stakes, Beyer describes the painstaking process that he and his team go through to come up with their speed figures. Derek also discusses the closing of Hollywood Park in the News & Notes segment and dissects a few races in the Handicapping segment — all while high on Nyquil and Sudafed.

In the News & Notes segment, Derek Simon of TwinSpires.com and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com discuss a recent study on Lasix in the Breeders’ Cup  and opine on the merits of juvenile sensation Shared Belief. In the U. of Bet segment, Derek and Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz gives his thoughts on “pro” vs. “casual” players. Lastly, the “Wizard of Odds,” Michael Shackleford, a professional actuary who has made a career of analyzing casino games, helps to explain the role of mathematics in gambling.

Derek Simon of TwinSpires.com and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com discuss everything from Bob Baffert, to exacta payoffs at Yonkers, to the 2014 Walter Blum calendar and Xbox 360. In a special Racing History segment, Derek tackles the legacy of George “Pittsburg Phil” Smith — describing, in Smith’s own words, Smith’s data-driven, value-betting approach. Lastly, in the U. of Bet segment, Dave Schwartz drops by to discuss the changing pari-mutuel landscape: Prices are falling, will the get up?  

TwinSpires' Derek Simon discusses all the latest happenings in the Sport of Kings, including a recap of the current news and a preview of some of the big weekend races. The show features insightful guests along with expert handicapping as well. Join in the fun at (347) 855-8641.

TwinSpires' Derek Simon discusses all the latest happenings in the Sport of Kings with Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com, including a look at Ed’s latest column about the exploits of social-worker-and-auditor-turned-“self-employed statistical analyst” Ron Cooper. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz opines on database handicapping and answers the age-old question: Why would anyone who (supposedly) wins at the races sell stuff? Lastly, in the Handicapping segment, Ryan Patterson of GradedStakes.com defends Orb’s virtue as a promising young sire.

In the News & Notes segment, host Derek Simon and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com discuss the (early) retirement of racing’s stars as well as the potential impact of federal involvement in the oversight of race horses. In the U. of Bet segment, Derek and Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz chat about “seasonal” handicapping and Dave answers the following questions: When are the field sizes the largest? What month of the year produces the highest average payoffs? What 3 months of the year?

TwinSpires' Derek Simon chats with Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com about the passing of turf writer Paul Moran, as well as the Eclipse Awards. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz drops by to discuss “negative handicapping.” At least he tries to… Derek’s preoccupation with the 3rd race at Laurel Park briefy interrupts the discussion. Lastly, in the Handicapping segment, Derek offers some “horses to beat” on Wednesday’s card, which includes racing from Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, Hawthorne and Portland Meadows.

Host Derek Simon and Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com recap last weekend's Breeders' Cup races, including Wise Dan's electrifying run in the Mile, Goldencents'  scintillating score in the Dirt Mile and Mucho Macho Man's gutsy win in the Classic. They also delve into the Juvenile (was the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner in the field?), the "track bias" (was it real or imaginary?) and the Eclipse Awards. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave “The Horse Handicapping Authority” Schwartz drops by to discuss how one can learn from the Breeders’ Cup races, as well as the value of practice (insert Allen Iverson jokes here). Lastly, Derek visits the BC archives to determine who the best Mile winner was — Wise Dan, Goldikova or Gio Ponti.

TwinSpires' Derek Simon and Brisnet's Ed DeRosa look ahead to this weekend's Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita Park, highlighting the contenders and pointing out the pretenders. In the U. of Bet segment, Dave Schwartz “The Horse Handicapping Authority” and Derek discuss "singles" — the kind found at the racetrack, not the bar — and how they can be used effectively in the Breeders’ Cup. Last but not least, in the History/Handicapping segment, Derek opines on the BC races and offers handicapping insights on all the races. Join in the fun at (347) 855-8641.