TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon

Special Kentucky Derby edition!

Includes a look at the latest Derby doings in the News & Notes segment and a host of great guests in the U. of Bet segment:

LAUREN STICH: A pedigree expert with three books on the subject to her credit, Lauren offers her take on the Dosage Index, the “Storm Cat Jinx” and probable Derby favorite American Pharoah. She also unveils her Derby dark horse and gives her opinion on what to look for in a horse’s pedigree.

STEVE DAVIDOWITZ: Author of “Betting Thoroughbreds,” Steve opines on the perceived post-one bias in the Kentucky Derby and the “bounce theory,” as well as the prospects of Derby probables American Pharoah, Mubtaahij, Frosted and others.

JOHN SCHEINMAN: Winner of the 2014 Media Eclipse Award for Writing, John offers his thoughts on the probable Derby pace and a variety of Derby contenders. He also gives his opinion on the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao bout.

MARK CRAMER: With a book titled “Kinky Handicapping” (among others) to his credit, you know Mark is going to have some great insights on horseracing and the Kentucky Derby — and he doesn’t disappoint. He explains why breeding tends to be overrated in the Derby and shares his unique perspective on Bolo, racing in Dubai and trainer Michael de Kock.

Lastly, in the Handicapping segment, host Derek Simon analyzes the entire Derby field and gives his “contenders” and “pretenders,” along with his thoughts on how to play the big race.