




Podcast Host: Derek Simon
Podcast Owner: DDS511
Website: http://www.youbet.com/youbetupdate/d
Location: USA
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Fun and informative look at the Sport of Kings and sports gambling.
2/4/2010 | Download File (22.36 MB) - right click to download
The announcement that Oaklawn Park will put up $5 million in the Apple Blossom Handicap should both Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta compete is discussed. Derek Simon talks about ambiguous handicapping factors. Thoroughbred races from Beulah Park, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita are analyzed, as well as a standardbred contest from Cal-Expo.
1/28/2010 | Download File (24.49 MB) - right click to download
Eightyfiveinafifty works around two turns, Cannonball attempts to make history and news on the Risen Star is featured. 10 signs that you MAY be a horrible handicapper are discussed. Derek Simon analyzes thoroughbred races from Beulah Park and Sam Houston Race Park, as well as a standardbred event from Freehold Raceway.
1/21/2010 | Download File (23.96 MB) - right click to download
The Eclipse Awards are discussed, as well as Rachel Alexandra's return to training and Santa Anita's problem with draining. Situational handicapping is explained. Derek Simon analyzes this weekend's Holy Bull Stakes from Gulfstream Park and LeComte Stakes from Fair Grounds.
1/14/2010 | Download File (27.91 MB) - right click to download
Brian Zipse, creator of the popular “Zipse at the Track” blog discusses Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta, synthetic surfaces and the Breeders' Cup. Derek Simon analyzes thoroughbred races from Aqueduct and Philadelphia Park, as well as standardbred contests from Cal-Expo and Northfield Park.
1/7/2010 | Download File (22.12 MB) - right click to download
Lava Man's retirement plans are discussed, as well as Quality Road's return to the races in the Hal's Hope. Derek Simon discusses racing knowledge: how much do handicappers need to be successful? Derek Simon analyzes thoroughbred races from Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct and Philadelphia Park, as well as a couple of standardbred contests from Freehold Raceway.
12/30/2009 | Download File (24.08 MB) - right click to download
Lava Man's un-retirement, along with the best racing - and wagering - moments of 2009 are discussed. A 2006 podcast segment on racing and racing fans is revisited. Derek Simon handicaps races from Aqueduct and Hialeah Park.
12/23/2009 | Download File (19.99 MB) - right click to download
Derek Simon provides an update on I Want Revenge and slots in Maryland. The inside scoop on racetrack "insiders." Derek Simon analyzes races from Fair Grounds, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Hawthorne and Dover Downs, while Frank Cotolo hands out harness racing handicapping hints.
12/17/2009 | Download File (17.24 MB) - right click to download
An update on the status of Louisiana Champions Day is provided, along with news on the return of Tyler Baze and Chantal Sutherland to Santa Anita. Derek Simon shares parts of a conversation he had with professional bettor/handicapping author Barry Meadow. Derek Simon discusses races from Beulah Park, Flamboro Downs, Hawthorne and Penn National, while Frank Cotolo points out a standardbred trainer/driver combo worth keeping tabs on.
12/10/2009 | Download File (15.56 MB) - right click to download
A correction regarding Summer Bird's "retirement" announced last week and news on the return of champion Lava Man to Southern California faux soil. Derek Simon rails against anonymous critiques and discusses horseracing systems and angles, including the Thomas Herding Technique and the Dosage Index. Derek Simon chats about a thoroughbred Key Selection at Philadelphia Park, as well as a quarter horse Prime Overlay from Sunland Park, while Frank Cotolo comments on a couple of standardbred events from the Great White North.
12/3/2009 | Download File (19.84 MB) - right click to download
Updates on Summer Bird's premature retirement and owner Jess Jackson's thoughts on the Horse of the Year award. Derek Simon explains how to unearth "false" favorites and how doing so can produce pari-mutuel profits aplenty. Derek Simon unveils his "Lock of the Year" and also analyzes the Caribbean Derby and Friday night's $100,000 guaranteed pick-4 from Delta Downs, while Frank Cotolo offers his thoughts on this weekend's biggest and best harness events.