At the Track: Road to the Belmont Stakes | June 6, 2026 | Hour 1

Saturday Horse Racing Previews & Best Bets | Hawthorne Sale Signals Trouble

Get your Saturday horse racing edge with expert handicapping, race previews, and best bets from Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman.  The guys break down the Haskell Stakes, Diana Stakes, and San Diego Handicap while discussing why the sale of Hawthorne Race Course could be a troubling sign for the future of horse racing. Plus, recaps of the Indiana Derby and Iowa Derby, Mike & Aaron's favorite memories from Del Mar and the most interesting YouTube comments about the sport of kings. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1] In This Episode: * Hawthorne Race Course sold to a non-racing entity * Could Las Vegas get a new racetrack? * Leading Change wins the Indiana Derby * JJ Grey captures the Iowa Derby * Haskell Stakes (Grade 1) betting preview * Diana Stakes (Grade 1) betting preview * San Diego Handicap (Grade 2) betting preview * Our favorite things about Del Mar * Viewer questions and comments from YouTube * Mike and Aaron's best bets for Saturday Race Previews:  Haskell Stakes (Grade 1) – Monmouth Park  Diana Stakes (Grade 1) – Saratoga Race Course  San Diego Handicap (Grade 2) – Del Mar Thoroughbred Club   👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weekend Horse Racing Picks & Previews + Why the End of TVG Matters

Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the biggest weekend horse races, including the Iowa Derby, Indiana Derby, and Bowling Green Stakes, plus why the end of TVG matters for the future of the sport. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1] In this episode, Mike and Aaron discuss the latest developments in horse racing, including the impact of TVG/FanDuel TV ending its coverage and what the loss of a dedicated racing network means for fans, bettors, and the future growth of the sport. The guys also recap a huge weekend of racing featuring Kensington Lane's Belmont Oaks victory, Title Role's Belmont Derby win, and Phileas Fogg repeating in the Suburban Stakes. Plus, they break down the latest news surrounding Crude Velocity, Nysos, and the biggest betting opportunities on Saturday's racing cards. SATURDAY RACE PREVIEWS: * Iowa Derby | Prairie Meadows  * Indiana Derby (G3) | Horseshoe Indianapolis  * Bowling Green Stakes (G2) | Saratoga  IN THIS EPISODE: * Why the end of TVG/FanDuel TV matters for horse racing * The need for platforms that introduce new fans to the sport * Belmont Oaks recap: Kensington Lane gets the win * Belmont Derby recap: Title Role captures the trophy * Phileas Fogg repeats in the Suburban Stakes * Crude Velocity skips the Haskell Stakes * Nysos targeting the Whitney Stakes * Iowa Derby betting preview from Prairie Meadows * Indiana Derby (Grade 3) betting preview from Horseshoe Indianapolis * Bowling Green Stakes (Grade 2) preview from Saratoga * YouTube viewer questions and horse racing discussion * Mike and Aaron's best bets for the weekend   👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Weaver on the End of TVG + Saratoga Betting Preview

Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman preview Saturday's top races at Saratoga and FanDuel horse racing analyst Dave Weaver joins to discuss the end of TVG, his top betting opportunities and ice cold exacta for this weekend. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1] In This Episode * Dave Weaver on the end of TVG & Fanduel TV * Magnitude dominates Stephen Foster Stakes * Sovereignty and Baeza performance breakdown * Lagynos wins Wise Dan Stakes again * Golden Tempo targets Travers Stakes * Saratoga betting strategy and insights * High temperature impact at Saratoga * Dave Weaver’s Ice Cold Exacta * Viewer questions and comments * Best Bets from Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman * Race previews and handicapping analysis RACE PREVIEWS (SARATOGA SATURDAY) * Belmont Oaks (Grade 1) * Suburban Stakes (Grade 2) * Belmont Derby Stakes (Grade 1) 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Churchill Downs Saturday Betting Guide | Stephen Foster Preview + How to Bet Small Field Horse Races

Churchill Downs Saturday betting takes center stage as Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down a massive stakes-filled card highlighted by the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes. Get expert horse racing analysis, betting strategy, and best bets from VSiN At The Track as the guys preview Saturday’s biggest races and reveal how sharp bettors approach small field race scenarios. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1] In This Episode: * The Puma targets the Haskell Stakes in a major summer racing storyline * Shocker: Nitrogen steps up to face the boys in the Whitney Stakes * Commandment pointed to the Jim Dandy Stakes * How professional bettors approach small field horse racing races * Key betting edges when fewer horses change pace dynamics and value * Viewer questions and live comments from the VSiN At The Track community * Mike & Aaron’s Best Bets for Churchill Downs Saturday card 🏇 RACE PREVIEWS FOR CHURCHILL DOWNS ON SATURDAY * Stephen Foster Stakes (Grade 1) – Feature race of the card with major summer implications * Fleur de Lis Stakes (Grade 2) – Top older fillies and mares in a key stakes matchup * Wise Dan Stakes (Grade 2) – Turf milers square off in a competitive field If you’re betting Churchill Downs this Saturday, this is your full handicapping guide. 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are We Wrong About This Year’s 3-Year-Olds? Weekend Race Previews & Best Bets

Royal Ascot explained, Churchill Downs and Thistledown race previews featuring the Chicago Derby and Ohio Derby, plus Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman respond to backlash over last week’s Belmont Stakes 3-year-old crop debate. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack?sub_confirmation=1] Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down a packed week in horse racing, starting with why Royal Ascot is one of the sport’s most unique global events and how handicapping it differs from U.S. racing. The guys preview weekend stakes action from Churchill Downs and Thistledown, featuring the Chicago Derby and Ohio Derby, while also looking ahead to a loaded Stephen Foster Stakes, which is shaping up as a potential Race of the Year candidate. Mike and Aaron also respond to audience comments calling them out after they declared this year’s 3-year-old crop stinks.  IN THIS EPISODE • Royal Ascot explained: global prestige and handicapping differences • Churchill Downs & Thistledown weekend race previews • Chicago Derby and Ohio Derby analysis • Stephen Foster Stakes Look Ahead • 3-year-old crop debate  • Viewer comments and community reactions • Mike and Aaron’s Best Bets RACE PREVIEWS Saturday, June 20 • Ohio Derby (Gr.3) — Thistledown • Chicago Derby (Gr.2)— Churchill Downs • Lady Jacqueline Stakes — Thistledown Get early access to the VSiN NFL Betting Guide with futures, win totals, and division analysis for just $175, plus full-season access to daily best bets, betting splits, and AI-powered props through the Super Bowl at VSiN.com/subscribe 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇  🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive  📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.