THIS WEEK IN RACING

Keep up with the best of horse racing each week with handicapping analysis and tickets to help you make the most of your betting bankroll.

NYRA Bets is bringing you expert picks from Matthew DeSantis all week long. Check back as we continually update with more picks and analysis.

Don't forget - NYRA Bets has Free Equibase PPs to do your own handicapping, and provides TrackMaster Picks for every race as well as the selections below.

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 09/13/2025
Iroquois Stakes Picks
Find out how Matthew DeSantis is playing the Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs.

Race Picks

Churchill Downs, Race 8, Iroquois Stakes (G3), Post Time-4:26 PM ET
7
Comport
1
Nothing Personal
5
Spice Runner
9
Nine Ball

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 08/31/2025
Jockey Club Gold Cup Picks
Get Matthew DeSantis' top picks & analysis for the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga.

Race Picks

Saratoga, Race 5, Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), Post Time-1:45 PM ET
3
Sierra Leone
2
Highland Falls
1
Disarm
4
Mindframe

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 08/30/2025
Spinaway Stakes Picks
Find out how Matthew DeSantis is playing the Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga.

Race Picks

Saratoga, Race 11, Spinaway Stakes, Post Time-5:38 PM ET
8
Tommy Jo
1
Ornellaia
6
Sina
9
Spirit Doll

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 08/28/2025
With Anticipation Stakes Picks
Get Matthew DeSantis' top picks & analysis for the With Anticipation (G3) at Saratoga.

Race Picks

Saratoga, Race 7, With Anticipation Stakes (G3), Post Time-4:28 PM ET
5
Dr. Agne
7
Gloves Off
3
Capital Partner
4
Caroline St. Beat

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 08/21/2025
H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Picks
Get Matthew DeSantis' top picks & analysis for the H. Allen Jerkens (G1) at Saratoga.

Race Picks

Saratoga, Race 10, H. Allen Jerkens (G1), Post Time-4:22 PM ET
4
Chancer McPatrick
2
Midland Money
5
Verifire
1
Patch Adams
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