#10 Praying in FM Sprint....getting good at the right time, could hit the board
#3 Lovesick Blues in Sprint. 7-7 in the $ on dirt, home game for 7yo in career form.
#4 Scylla in Distaff. A classy Mott mare who has run well @Del Mar at 15-1?!
#9 Journalism. Huge jock upgrade, training great, no Sovereignty, home game and might get 7-1
#8 Formidable Man in Mile. 6-6 at Del Mar, Johnny V takes over, local hero can hit the board like Johannes did last year
#6 Diamond Rain in FM Turf. Huge ...
#10 Praying in FM Sprint....getting good at the right time, could hit the board
#3 Lovesick Blues in Sprint. 7-7 in the $ on dirt, home game for 7yo in career form.
#4 Scylla in Distaff. A classy Mott mare who has run well @Del Mar at 15-1?!
#9 Journalism. Huge jock upgrade, training great, no Sovereignty, home game and might get 7-1
#8 Formidable Man in Mile. 6-6 at Del Mar, Johnny V takes over, local hero can hit the board like Johannes did last year
#6 Diamond Rain in FM Turf. Huge filly maturing nicely, will get the distance for sure and might be 10-1 for Appleby
Go get 'em!
October 29, 2025
Breeders' Cup Time!
I'm back, and just in time for the B CUP @ Del Mar.
Join me (the special guest), Steve and Jay for the early BC podcast (recording Wed night) to get some thoughts on Friday races, general BC and Del Mar trends and even some Saturday wagering thoughts.........check this spot Friday morning for some price plays and again on Saturday for some more plays I hope to score with........B Cup has been good to us over the years so here's to another winning weekend betting the best horses in the world (...
I'm back, and just in time for the B CUP @ Del Mar.
Join me (the special guest), Steve and Jay for the early BC podcast (recording Wed night) to get some thoughts on Friday races, general BC and Del Mar trends and even some Saturday wagering thoughts.........check this spot Friday morning for some price plays and again on Saturday for some more plays I hope to score with........B Cup has been good to us over the years so here's to another winning weekend betting the best horses in the world (except Sovereignty....guess they should have run in the Preakness)
April 19, 2025
THANK YOU
After 22 years, this is the end for “Inside Racing” on the radio. I wanted to thank all of you who have listened to the show for affording me the opportunity to share my thoughts/picks/gripes/fixes for a sport I grew up loving and have continued to love despite its many flaws. It’s time for me to move on but a special thank you to everyone who attended a live seminar at one of the tracks or restaurants or spoke to me at the track or somewhere else and shared their love of horse racing. Sometime...
After 22 years, this is the end for “Inside Racing” on the radio. I wanted to thank all of you who have listened to the show for affording me the opportunity to share my thoughts/picks/gripes/fixes for a sport I grew up loving and have continued to love despite its many flaws. It’s time for me to move on but a special thank you to everyone who attended a live seminar at one of the tracks or restaurants or spoke to me at the track or somewhere else and shared their love of horse racing. Sometimes it was with an upbeat tone, sometimes it was with real frustration but always with passion. Horseplayers and horse people care. Deeply. It meant a lot to me to share that passion every Saturday morning and be a part of your morning racing routine. I grew up listening to any racing I could find on the radio in the 70’s and for me to have been part of that tradition is special. I hope over the twenty plus years we’ve helped you expand your handicapping vocabulary and knowledge and made you think about some of the bigger picture issues facing the sport as well. Here’s wishing all of you a slew of winning photos, odds that rise on your horse during the race and DQ’s that only go your way. Go get ‘em!
JASON
PS - The website will continue to be the home for STEVE and JAY’s picks, Sunday free plays, blogs from both and much more…..I’ll likely pop up from time to time too…
Jay Friedlander
November 29, 2025
Churchill Downs Saturday Middle Pick 4/5 is now available! - TRIFECTA NOW ADDED
It's been a successful meet, so let's take a big swing at Saturday's middle Pick 4 and Pick 5! Here is a free selection to hopefully get you started.
Race 6, #12 Alone Time, 8-1,
Not much early speed in here, except cheap speed we expect to fade. This is a daughter of Justify and Weekday, a Dansili mare whose career ended after a lone race. However, the grand dam, Timepiece was a G1 winner, and finished close behind none other than Goldikova. Bullet 4f work looks strong. Devaux e...
It's been a successful meet, so let's take a big swing at Saturday's middle Pick 4 and Pick 5! Here is a free selection to hopefully get you started.
Race 6, #12 Alone Time, 8-1,
Not much early speed in here, except cheap speed we expect to fade. This is a daughter of Justify and Weekday, a Dansili mare whose career ended after a lone race. However, the grand dam, Timepiece was a G1 winner, and finished close behind none other than Goldikova. Bullet 4f work looks strong. Devaux enjoying a 31% winning meet, and convinces Prat to take the call.
Grade: B.
$10 Double: 12 with 12. 50 Cent Trifecta: 4,9,11,12 with 4,9,11,12 with ALL; 4,9,11,12 with 5 with 4,9,11,12
November 26, 2025
Saddle Up with Steve & Jay covers the Del Mar Turf Festival, plus the Clark Handicap from Churchill!
Handicappers Jay Friedlander and Steve Pollack cover the big Turf Festival races, drilling down deep into the G1 Hollywood Derby. Plus the Clark Handicap with an accomplished field including Dubai World Cup winner Hit Show, and give out a couple of selections.
Handicappers Jay Friedlander and Steve Pollack cover the big Turf Festival races, drilling down deep into the G1 Hollywood Derby. Plus the Clark Handicap with an accomplished field including Dubai World Cup winner Hit Show, and give out a couple of selections.
November 23, 2025
Churchill Downs first-timer scores at big odds!
JAY hit the early Pick 4's at both Del Mar and Churchill Downs yesterday. The one at Churchill paid $71. But the big hit there was first-time starter California Smoke, paying $25 and a fat $147 exacta for a buck. Listen to the Saddle-Up Turf Festival podcast dropping Wednesday night, and Jay will talk about what tipped him off to this big debut winner.
Let's keep that exotics roll going, and take a swing at the Del Mar late Pick 4 and Pick 5 with Jay's Best Bets today!
November 21, 2025
Saturday's Full Card at Churchill Downs available now!
Big card featuring the G3 Commonwealth Turf Stakes. Big fields, which means plenty of playable exotics, including the early Pick 4. There's a reason why the Ortiz brothers and Prat are riding here instead of Aqueduct this year. Check it out!
November 16, 2025
Claiming Crown Scores
Faire Plaisir, 15-1 on the morning line, was hammered down to 5-1. We settled for the $10 win payoff, $60 trifecta and the $98 Pick 4 she kicked off. And after leading most of the way, Sadie the Goat gave way late and lost a photo in the CC Glass Slipper, but still keyed a $100 trifecta. Several other trifectas and pick 3's were also hit. The Claiming Crown is worth your gambling money every year.
Steve Pollack
November 29, 2025
Sunday 11/30 early pick 5 carryover a massive #329,000!!
We will be playing the early pick 5 on the Sunday closing day card. Big carryover and a mandatory payout. Selections will be available on the full card.
November 25, 2025
Podcast for Turf Festival
Jay and I will be doing a podcast Wednesday 11/26 for the Del Mar Turf Festival. The racing at where the Turf meets the Surf should be great as we have had several days either cancelled or off the Turf. Fields are full and both of us will be looking for value!!
November 24, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving............Monday Racing today, here is today's 9th
Today's night cap is an interesting race. #6 Eternal Reign adds the shades and catches a field with very little speed, and the rails way out 24 feet. #4 Ambaya was awesome on tape after hopping in the air at the start. She is the horse to beat. Two price runners catch my eye. #2 Source is a first time four year old (Alan Benowitz!!) making her debut for for McCarthy, she could fire fresh. #1 Mizzen Queen gets Berrios and could make a forward step. Here is a small trifecta play for you. One dolla...
Today's night cap is an interesting race. #6 Eternal Reign adds the shades and catches a field with very little speed, and the rails way out 24 feet. #4 Ambaya was awesome on tape after hopping in the air at the start. She is the horse to beat. Two price runners catch my eye. #2 Source is a first time four year old (Alan Benowitz!!) making her debut for for McCarthy, she could fire fresh. #1 Mizzen Queen gets Berrios and could make a forward step. Here is a small trifecta play for you. One dollar Trifecta key 4,6 with 1,2,4,6 with 1,2,4,6. $12 wager. Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 23, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving
There are some good grass races at Gulfstream and Laurel on Thanksgiving Day. Those of you looking for something to do on Thanksgiving morning, I will have out of town up for those two tracks. Hope you have a wonderful holiday. Thanks to you all!!
November 13, 2025
Del Mar Racing cancelled for Saturday
Hey all. With a severe storms on the way to Southern California, Del mar has cancelled racing for Saturday. Sunday could be an off track and the turf races will be in question as far as surface goes.