The Midsummer Derby Special of The Inside Track podcast is available now on all platforms! 🎙️ This week, host Ben Kudla is joined by Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast on the Trust the Prophets YouTube channel, to preview a spectacular card at Saratoga on Saturday headlined by the $1.25M G1 Travers Stakes! Featured races: G1 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial S. G1 Ballerina S. G1 Forego S. G1 Travers S....
Aug 21, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode #53 of The Inside Track is available NOW on all platforms! This week, host Ben Kudla is joined by Matt Miller - author of A Bettor Way of Thinking , 2021 BCBC Handicapping Champion, multiple NHC qualifier, and seasoned tournament horseplayer - to handicap some marquee races at Woodbine and Del Mar! This week's featured races: 🏆 G1 E. P. Taylor Stakes ( Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In ) – Woodbine 🏆 $1M King’s Plate – Woodbine 🏆 G1 Del Mar Oaks – Del Mar Tune in and check out their val...
Aug 14, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The 52nd episode of The Inside Track is available NOW on all platforms! 🎙️ This week, host Ben Kudla is joined by Equibase National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to build a $1 all-stakes Pick 3 at Colonial Downs PLUS they dive into their picks and analysis for the G1 Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga, a "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup! This week's featured races: 🏇 G2 Secretariat Stakes – Colonial Downs (Leg 1) 🏇 G2 Beverly D. Stakes – Colonial Downs (Leg 2) 🏇 G1 Arlington Mil...
Aug 07, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this week’s episode of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast, for a special Whitney Day preview at Saratoga! Ben and Colin break down and share their picks for four Grade 1 races on Saturday at The Spa: 🏇 G1 Fourstardave S. 🏇 G1 Saratoga Derby Invitational S. 🏇 G1 Test S. 🏇 G1 Whitney S. Check out their picks for a fantastic Saturday at Saratoga!
Jul 31, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 51
🎉 The 50th episode of The Inside Track is available NOW! 🎉 To mark the occasion, host Ben Kudla is joined by a real "Starr" of the show... Ellis Starr, Equibase’s National Racing Analyst! The duo recaps the Haskell Stakes and breaks down their picks and analysis for some exciting stakes action at Saratoga and Del Mar . 🏇 This week's featured races: G2 Jim Dandy Stakes – Saratoga G1 Bing Crosby Stakes – Del Mar G2 San Diego Handicap – Del Mar Thank you for tuning in to The Inside Track and her...
Jul 24, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this week's episode of The Inside Track, host Ben Kudla is joined by Jackson Muniz from In the Money Media to break down a loaded weekend of coast-to-coast stakes action! Ben and Jackson give their picks and analysis for the G1 Haskell Stakes, G2 San Clemente Handicap and the G2 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap!
Jul 17, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In the 48th episode of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Equibase National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to share their picks and wagering strategies for a stellar slate of stakes races on Saratoga’s opening weekend! This week's featured races: 🏇 G2 Bowling Green Stakes 🏇 G1 Diana Stakes 🏇 G3 Quick Call Stakes Don't miss their Saratoga picks in this week’s episode!
Jul 10, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
🎙️ Episode 47 of The Inside Track is out now! Host Ben Kudla is joined by Pete Fornatale, founder of the Eclipse Award–winning In the Money Media, to break down a stacked July 4th card at Saratoga! 🐎 Ben and Pete share their picks and analysis for: 🔹 G3 Manila Stakes 🔹 G1 Belmont Derby Invitational 🔹 G2 Suburban Stakes Celebrate Independence Day with this week’s episode of The Inside Track!
Jul 02, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In Episode 46 of The Inside Track , presented by FanDuel Racing, host Ben Kudla is joined by Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to break down an exciting Saturday card at Thistledown featuring the G3 Ohio Derby and some late-night Downs After Dark action at Churchill Downs! This week's featured races: Jacqueline Stakes (TDN) G3 Ohio Derby (TDN) G2 Chicago Stakes (CD) Don’t miss their top value plays for the daily double at Thistledown in this week’s episode!...
Jun 18, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In Episode 45 of The Inside Track , presented by FanDuel Racing, host Ben Kudla is joined by Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast on the Trust the Prophets YouTube channel, for a full Belmont Stakes recap! PLUS they each build a daily double ticket for the inaugural Delaware Derby and the Grade 3 Delaware Oaks. 🎙️ Don’t miss their picks, insights, and betting strategies — watch now and check out their daily double tickets in this week’s episode!...
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Join Dan Tordjman (America's Best Racing), Corey Patton (Pramana Labs), Dan Piazza (2025 NHC Champion), and Ben Kudla (The Inside Track Podcast) as they handicap the G1 Met Mile Stakes, G1 Belmont Stakes and more!
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In episode 44 of The Inside Track podcast, presented by FanDuel Racing, host Ben Kudla is joined by Ryan Anderson, host of The Gallop Out podcast as well as The Saturday Show on America's Best Racing! This week, they’re diving into an all-stakes Pick 3 on Saturday’s stacked card at Churchill Downs, featuring 5 graded stakes races. Ben and Ryan each build a $1 Pick 3 ticket with a $20 budget in the G3 Arlington Stakes (R9), G3 Blame Stakes (R10) and the G3 Regret Stakes (R11) Don’t miss their top...
May 29, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
🎙️ Inside Track Podcast Ep. 43 – Preakness Recap + Shoemaker Mile & Gamely Stakes Picks! The Preakness may be over , but the racing action rolls on! In Episode 43 of The Inside Track , presented by FanDuel Racing , host Ben Kudla is joined by Ellis Starr , Equibase’s National Racing Analyst, for a full recap of the G1 Preakness Stakes plus a look ahead at a stacked Memorial Day card at Santa Anita! This week's races: 🏇 G1 Shoemaker Mile 🏇 G1 Gamely Stakes 🏇 Paradise Creek Stakes (Belmont...
May 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Christina Blacker (FanDuel TV), Dan Tordjman (America's Best Racing), Corey Patton (Pramana Labs), Dan Piazza (2025 NHC Champion), and Scott Coles (2019 NHC Champion) share their analysis of the 150th Preakness Stakes Sponsored by FanDuel Racing The Preakness Stakes is almost here and you can get in on all the racing action with FanDuel. They have all the ways you can bet on the big race! So what are you waiting for? Download the app and bet the Preakness with FanDuel Racing right now!...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min
🎙️ The Inside Track ep. #42, sponsored by Fan Duel Racing is available now on all platforms! This week, host Ben Kudla is joined by special guest Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast, for an in-depth recap of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby! PLUS: Ben and Colin each build a $4 Daily Double ticket for the G2 Ruffian Stakes and G3 Peter Pan Stakes in Saturday’s action-packed card at Belmont at the Big A!
May 08, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The Inside Track: Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby Special | Presented by FanDuel Racing The biggest weekend in horse racing is here! 🐎🎉 In this special episode of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Corey Patton, CEO & Co-Founder of Pramana Labs Statlines, togive their picks and analysis for: Kentucky Derby Kentucky Oaks Pat Day Mile Derby City Distaff Don’t miss their value plays, betting insights, and how to make the most of the first weekend in May. 📺 Watch now & get ...
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Christina Blacker (FanDuel TV), Dan Tordjman (America's Best Racing), Dan Piazza (2025 NHC Champion), and Scott Coles (2019 NHC Champion) share their analysis of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Sponsored by FanDuel Racing The Kentucky Derby is almost here and you can get in on all the Derby Day action with FanDuel. That’s right, you can bet the big race without leaving the Sportsbook app! So what are you waiting for? Download the app and bet America’s Number One race with America’s Number ...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min
🎙️ Episode 40 of The Inside Track — presented by FanDuel Racing — is out now! Host Ben Kudla is joined by Ellis Starr , Equibase’s National Racing Analyst, to break down a loaded weekend of stakes racing across the country, including the final graded stakes of the Keeneland Spring Meet , the first stakes at Churchill Downs , and a stacked G3 at Santa Anita . 🏇 Yes, all eyes are on the Oaks and Derby... but don’t sleep on this weekend’s racing action! This week’s races: G3 Bewitch Stakes – Keen...
Apr 24, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In episode 39 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Ryan Anderson — host of The Saturday Show on America’s Best Racing — for his first appearance on the show! Ben and Ryan break down an exciting weekend of racing across North America, including expert analysis and picks for: 🏇 G2 Elkhorn Stakes 🏇 G3 Ben Ali Stakes 🏇 G2 Oaklawn Handicap Don’t miss this action-packed episode!
Apr 17, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In Episode 38 of The Inside Track , presented by FanDuel Racing, host Ben Kudla welcomes Equibase’s National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr for an in-depth look at three key graded stakes at Keeneland this weekend. Together, they break down the G1 Maker’s Mark Mile (Friday), the G3 Lexington Stakes, and the G1 Jenny Wiley Stakes (Saturday), sharing their picks, betting insights, and race analysis. Plus, Ben and Ellis each give their $3 Daily Double ticket combining the Lexington and Jenny Wiley Stak...
Apr 09, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Episode 37 of The Inside Track Podcast – Kentucky Derby & Oaks Prep Analysis! Host Ben Kudla welcomes back Colin Sheehan, host of the Doubling Down podcast on Trust The Prophets , for in-depth analysis on the final three major Kentucky Derby prep races—plus the last 100-point Kentucky Oaks prep. Featured Races: 🏇 G1 Blue Grass Stakes (KEE) 🏇 G1 Ashland Stakes (KEE) 🏇 G1 Santa Anita Derby (SA) 🏇 G2 Wood Memorial (AQU) Tune in for key insights, betting strategies, and everything you need t...
Apr 03, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This week on The Inside Track Podcast, host Ben Kudla welcomes Alexa Zepp from the Daily Racing Form to break down four pivotal races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Plus, 2025 NHC Champion Dan Piazza joins the show to share insights into his tournament strategy, his journey into competitive play, and how he leveraged Race Lens and DRF to take home $825K in cash. Ben and Alexa give their analysis and top picks for the G1 Florida Derby and G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks at Gulfstrea...
Mar 27, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In episode #34 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla welcomes Equibase's National Racing Analyst, Ellis Starr—known as "Mr. Double Qualified" for securing two spots in next week's NHC in Las Vegas! Ben and Ellis dive into four exciting races on Saturday across North America as well as a Pick 3 contest against each other at Tampa Bay Downs! This week's featured races: G2 Azeri Stakes at OP - HOY Thorpedo Anna's 4yo debut G2 Hillsborough Stakes at TAM G3 Florida Oaks at TAM G3 Tampa Bay Derby - A k...
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In episode #33 of The Inside Track, host Ben Kudla is joined by Dan Tordjman from America's Best Racing and Corey Patton from Pramana Labs Statlines to tackle an incredible Saturday of racing in North America! Ben, Dan and Corey give their picks and analysis in the G1 Santa Anita Handicap and G2 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita along with the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park and the G3 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct! Check out their long shot top plays in the Santa Anita Handicap and th...
Feb 27, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In episode #32 of The Inside Track podcast, host Ben Kudla is joined by Eclipse Award winner and In The Money Media Network co-founder, Pete Fornatale! Together, they break down three pivotal races on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trail: 🏇 G2 Rebel Stakes – A key Derby prep at Oaklawn Park worth 50 points 🏇 G3 Honeybee Stakes – A key Oaks prep at Oaklawn Park worth 50 points 🏇 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes – An exciting showdown at Turfway Park worth 20 Kentucky Derby Points Get exper...
Feb 20, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In Episode 31 of The Inside Track , host Ben Kudla is joined by Colin Sheehan, making his highly anticipated 2025 return to the podcast since his last appearance on the Breeders' Cup Special ! Colin, the host of the Doubling Down podcast on the Trust the Prophets YouTube channel, brings his expert insight as they dive into three key races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Derby . Ben and Colin break down the G2 Risen Star Stakes , G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes , and the $400K Sunland Park Derby ...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In episode 30 of The Inside Track, host Ben Kudla is joined by Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to tackle all things Tampa Bay Downs! The duo gives their analysis and picks in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, a 20 point Kentucky Derby prep, the Suncoast Stakes, a 20 point Kentucky Oaks prep race and the Minaret Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Only TWO free 'Race to the NHC' weekly feeder contests are left to qualify for the 'Race Lens Final 50' contest on February 22! The top two finishers in e...
Feb 06, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In ep. 29 of The Inside Track, Ben Kudla is joined by NHC qualifier and Equibase's National Racing Analyst Ellis Starr to tackle the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct, the G3 Holy Bull Stakes and the G3 Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Only three free 'Race to the NHC' weekly feeder contests are left to qualify for the 'Race Lens Final 50' contest on February 22! The top two finishers in each weekly feeder contest will qualify for the 'Race Lens Final 50' and the top two finishers in that contest...
Jan 30, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In episode 28 of The Inside Track , Ben Kudla and Corey Patton dive into the Pegasus World Cup! The pair analyzes and shares their picks for the G2 PWC Filly & Mare Turf Invitational Stakes, the G1 PWC Turf Invitational, and the $3 million G1 Pegasus World Cup! Don’t miss their value picks for the Turf Invitational in the special Pegasus World Cup episode! This Saturday, Ben will be joining the America's Best Racing show LIVE from Gulfstream Park at 4 PM ET! The show will be live streamed on...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In episode 27 of The Inside Track , guest analyst Corey Patton makes his debut appearance of 2025! Ben and Corey analyze and share their picks for three 20-point races on the 'Road to the Kentucky Oaks & Derby': the G3 LeComte and Silverbulletday Stakes at Fair Grounds, along with the Busanda Stakes at Aqueduct. This Saturday is another chance to earn a seat to NHC 2025 with the FREE 'Race to the NHC' contest for active Race Lens users! Weekly feeder contests are on horseplayers.com with the...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
