#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
January 23, 2026
Jay's full Pegasus Card is now available, along with his Santa Anita cards!
Terrific card with full fields and great values, especially in the trifectas!
January 23, 2026
Saddle-Up with Steve & Jay covers the big Pegasus World Cup card!
Saddle-Up with Steve & Jay covers the big Pegasus World Cup card from Gulfstream Park, and talk about the Eclipse Awards and the Historical Horse Race wagering machines which were removed from Santa Anita after a very brief run.
Saddle-Up with Steve & Jay covers the big Pegasus World Cup card from Gulfstream Park, and talk about the Eclipse Awards and the Historical Horse Race wagering machines which were removed from Santa Anita after a very brief run.
January 17, 2026
Huge Pick 4 at Santa Anita!
JAY found $19 winner Opposite the Crowd at Gulfstream and also took down the $66 Trifecta despite the two favorites coming in. But he did his big damage locally where $136 upset winner Famous Forza, who was covered in the Exotics in Jay's picks, topped his first choice Troisieme Etoile, resulting in a $248 Exacta! And the big upsetter was also covered in the Pick 4 which Jay gave out 2X for a huge $1700 score!
January 16, 2026
It's California Cup Saturday!
Almost two weeks with no rain, but I don't want to jinx it. Cal Cup races at Santa Anita. Sunshine Millions races at Santa Anita and Gulfstream. Offering full card picks at Santa Anita for $25. Best Bet picks at Santa Anita and Gulfstream for $15. And the Gulfstream Best Bets include what I think is a very playable Pick 4!
Speaking of Gulfstream, the Pegasus World Cup, likely to include Breeders Cup Classic winner White Abarrio, Breeders Cup Mile winner Full Serrano and Florida Derby winne...
Almost two weeks with no rain, but I don't want to jinx it. Cal Cup races at Santa Anita. Sunshine Millions races at Santa Anita and Gulfstream. Offering full card picks at Santa Anita for $25. Best Bet picks at Santa Anita and Gulfstream for $15. And the Gulfstream Best Bets include what I think is a very playable Pick 4!
Speaking of Gulfstream, the Pegasus World Cup, likely to include Breeders Cup Classic winner White Abarrio, Breeders Cup Mile winner Full Serrano and Florida Derby winner Tappan Street takes place next Saturday! Look for our podcast a couple days before.
December 28, 2025
Opening Day Wins!
JAY started the meet strong with his Podcast Pick, Wishtheyallcouldbe paying $9.40 and the $21 exacta 2x. And best bet Cabo Spirit, paying $14.80 and the $39 exacta.
Next podcast is the week of January 20 covering the huge Pegasus World Cup card, potentially matching defending champ White Abarrio, Kentucky Derby/Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty and his Florida Derby conqueror, Tappan Street!
Steve Pollack
January 23, 2026
Pegasus!!!
The Gulfstream card is fabulous for Saturday. I will add several Gulfstream races to the full card at Santa Anita for Saturday, January 24th.
December 28, 2025
Happy New Year
Here we go with another opening day at Santa Anita. Fabulous card has some good races on both surfaces.
Thanks to you all for a fabulous 2025. Looking forward to a great 2026. Wishing each and everyone of you the best in 2026!!
December 10, 2025
Passing Friday 12/12 card at Los Al
The Friday card looks super tough. I'm going to pass and see what we can find over the weekend.
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!!