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| Episode 13: Ladies Day and the Bounce (21:25) | |
| 6/25/2009 | Download File (16.09 MB) - right click to download | |
| Chat with Donna Keen, wife of trainer Dallas Keen, regarding the couple’s efforts to look after retired racehorses through their non-profit organization Remember Me Rescue. In U. of Bet we explain the “Bounce Theory,” using this Saturday’s Cornhusker Handicap at Prairie Meadows as an example. Lastly, we provide analysis of Saturday’s Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Stakes, the Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park and a race from Yavapai Downs. Horses discussed include Rachel Alexandra (Mother Goose) and Zenyatta (Vanity). | |
| Episode 12: Sprint Festival and Indian Blessing (17:35) | |
| 6/18/2009 | Download File (16.09 MB) - right click to download | |
| Episode 11: Borel to Blame? (17:00) | |
| 6/11/2009 | Download File (15.50 MB) - right click to download | |
| Episode 10: The Belmont Stakes (23:42) | |
| 6/4/2009 | Download File (21.70 MB) - right click to download | |
| Episode 9: The Efficient Market Hypothesis for Racing (15:00) | |
| 5/28/2009 | Download File (13.73 MB) - right click to download | |
| Derek Simon discusses the Efficient Market Hypothesis as it relates to the Sport of Kings and offers selections from Belmont Park and Harrington Raceway. | |
| Episode 8: Preakness review, value betting and free picks (14:44) | |
| 5/21/2009 | Download File (13.48 MB) - right click to download | |
| A look back at this year’s Preakness Stakes and a discussion of value betting, specifically as it relates to Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra. | |
| Episode 6: Derby Reflections & Free Selections - (31:15) | |
| 5/21/2009 | Download File (28.60 MB) - right click to download | |
| Billy Huntington, one of the few handicappers who picked Mine That Bird in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby explains how he did it. Derek Simon discusses Saturday’s Peter Pan from Belmont, the Lone Star Derby from Lone Star Park, as well as races from Haydock, Nottingham and Harrah’s Chester. | |
| Episode 7: The 134th Preakness (33:00) | |
| 5/15/2009 | Download File (30.21 MB) - right click to download | |
| A review of the 134th Preakness Stakes including analysis of the big contenders and long shots. While guests Jason M and Matt D who talk about their big Derby superfecta payout. | |
| Episode 6: Derby Reflections & Cruelty to Animals & Free Selections - (31:15) | |
| 5/8/2009 | Download File (28.60 MB) - right click to download | |
| Billy Huntington, one of the few handicappers who picked Mine That Bird in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby explains how he did it. “Horse racing will eventually break down -- and not a day too soon,” a recent article by sports columnist Gregg Doyel is discussed. Derek Simon discusses Saturday’s Peter Pan from Belmont, the Lone Star Derby from Lone Star Park, as well as races from Haydock, Nottingham and Harrah’s Chester. | |
| Episode 5: The 2009 Kentucky Derby featuring full analysis & Free Selections (51:29) | |
| 5/1/2009 | Download File (47.12 MB) - right click to download | |
| This weekend's "Simon Says" racing podcast is your Kentucky Derby bat cave, as Derek Simon offers up more analysis and Derby talk than a backstretch bar -- minus the slurred speech and teary-eyed confessions… well, one out of two ain't bad. Sid Fernando, former bloodstock editor of the Daily Racing Form offers his opinions on the pedigrees of some of this year’s top Kentucky Derby candidates, including Chocolate Candy, Pioneerof the Nile, Advice, I Want Revenge and Musket Man. Derek Simon and Dick Harbin offer their opinions on West Side Bernie, Musket Man, Mr. Hot Stuff, Advice, Hold Me Back, Friesan Fire, Papa Clem, Mine That Bird, Join in the Dance, Regal Ransom, Chocolate Candy, General Quarters, I Want Revenge, Atomic Rain, Dunkirk, Pioneerof the Nile, Summer Bird, Nowhere to Hide, Desert Party and Flying Private. | |
| Episode 4: DRF's Dan Illman; Exotic Wagering & Free Selections (31:49) | |
| 4/24/2009 | Download File (29.14 MB) - right click to download | |
| Dan Illman of the Daily Racing Form joins host Derek Simon in a discussion of trip handicapping. Races covered include the Derby Trial and a steeplechase event from Market Rasen. | |
| Episode 3: KY Derby Updates, Lexington Stakes & Synthetic Speed Figures | |
| 4/17/2009 | Download File (26.95 MB) - right click to download | |
| Derek Simon discusses some of the recent Kentucky Derby developments with Horseplayer magazine and New York Times contributor Peter Thomas Fornatale. Topics include last weekend’s Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes, as well as Mr. Fornatale’s take on Derby favorites I Want Revenge and Pioneerof the Nile. In the U. of Bet segment, Craig Milkowski of www.pacefigures.com drops by to share his views on synthetic speed figures, while the Handicapping & Analysis portion of the show focuses on the $300,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes being run this Saturday at Keeneland Racecourse. | |
| Episode 2: The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby | |
| 4/10/2009 | Download File (27.47 MB) - right click to download | |
| This week’s show focuses on the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby, run at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park respectively. The program also features commentary on last weekend’s trio of sophomore stakes, as well as a discussion of racetrack chicanery and how it relates to value betting. In addition, host Derek Simon reveals which two highly touted Kentucky Derby favorites he probably won’t be backing come the first Saturday in May. | |
| Premiere episode: The Santa Anita Derby and The Wood | |
| 4/3/2009 | Download File (27.47 MB) - right click to download | |
| The first weekly Simon Says racing show sponsored by Youbet.com kicks off with a discussion of pace handicapping, as well as a recap of the UAE Derby in Dubai and the Florida Derby from Gulfstream Park. Host Derek Simon also analyzes the big three sophomore stakes taking place this weekend -- the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial and the Illinois Derby (where trainer Michael Trombetta offers his opinion on Perfect Song). | |
| Handicapping with Harbin | |
| 1/13/2007 | Download File (24.87 MB) - right click to download | |
| Special Saturday show that features the return of Dick Harbin! Dick offers his opinion on handicapping maiden races and joins host Derek Simon in analyzing Saturday's feature races at Santa Anita. The Racing News segment includes more commentary on Barbaro vet Dean Richardson and news on the unfortunate passing of Owner's Stable manager Thomas Thompson. The I Need To Know segment focuses on claiming races, while the Crazy News portion of the program includes malfunctioning mole machines, inebriated mail carriers, the "ugly" truth about Justin Timberlake, and the best workplace in the country. The broadcast also contains commentary from the guys at ATSProfits.com and a virtual update from Troy Racki of Horseracing Park. | |
| The Sartin Methodology | |
| 1/6/2007 | Download File (22.93 MB) - right click to download | |
| The new year brings a visit from Dylan Alliata of the Yahoo! SartinAlums group, who provides his insights on the Sartin Methodology and its controversial founder Howard "Doc" Sartin. In the Racing News segment, host Derek Simon gives his opinion on Dean Richardson's controversial comments regarding Barbaro's recovery and offers "exclusive" audio concerning the recent sale of Thor's Echo to Sheikh Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai. The brand new I Need To Know segment explains what "changing leads" means and Troy Racki of Horse Racing Park apprises listeners of the current happenings on the virtual scene. Lastly, the ever-popular Crazy News segment features violent honeymoons and the dangers of mixing large meals and small caves. | |
| Working for a Living | |
| 12/16/2006 | Download File (14.93 MB) - right click to download | |
| Great visit with East Coast trainer Kathy Mongeon. Ms. Mongeon discusses the harsh realities of training cheaper stock and dealing with owners' expectations. She also sets the host straight on "recorded" workouts and comments on the impact of illicit drugs in thoroughbred racing. Sunday's jam-packed show also includes NTRA CEO Greg Avioli's thoughts on marketing the Breeders' Cup, while the Crazy News segment features a 7-legged deer, a boisterous kids choir, and the dangers of a snake in the gr(ass). Happy Holidays everyone! Talk to you all again in 2007! | |
| Focus on the Fair Grounds | |
| 12/9/2006 | Download File (19.02 MB) - right click to download | |
| Host Derek Simon welcomes Justin Dew, the official track blogger at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana and Dallas Keen, a top local trainer. Justin shares his unique blogging approach while Mr. Keen discusses the trials and tribulations of a trainer, expresses his opinion on the "fragility of the breed" argument, and comments on one of his Sunday runners. | |
| Beulah Twins | |
| 12/3/2006 | Download File (15.89 MB) - right click to download | |
| As part of an ongoing effort to promote the beauty of racing, this Sunday's SimonSays Audio features the "Beulah Twins." Former mutual clerks at Beulah Park, twin sisters Jenna and Katie now serve as the Ohio track's on-screen handicappers and have also been featured in Playboy Magazine, the New York Daily News, Horseplayer Magazine, and on the television show Extra. Host Derek Simon also chats with Beulah Park's Director of Publicity Jessica Hamlin about the track's First Annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Qualifier taking place on Saturday, December 9, 2006. | |
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