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: 05/04/2025
Beaugay Stakes Picks
See how Matthew DeSantis is playing the Beaugay (G3) at Belmont At The Big A.

Race Picks

Belmont At The Big A, Race 8, Beaugay Stakes (G3), Post Time-4:24 PM ET
4
Raqiya
1
Grayosh
2
Heredia
7
Dynamic Pricing

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 05/02/2025
Alysheba Stakes Picks
The Alysheba (G2) marks the return of Fierceness for his 2025 campaign. Will the Repole owned Pletcher trainee triumph on Friday? Get Matthew DeSantis' take.

Race Picks

Churchill Downs, Race 6, Alysheba Stakes, Post Time-1:42 PM ET
2
Locked
5
Most Wanted
4
Fierceness

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 05/02/2025
Kentucky Oaks Picks
Kaylie Shapiro shares her top picks, betting strategy and best bet for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

Race Picks

Churchill Downs, Race 11, Kentucky Oaks, Post Time-5:51 PM ET
14
Quietside
11
Good Cheer
10
Take Charge Milady
13
Bless the Broken
9
Tenma

THIS WEEK IN RACINGRace Date: 04/18/2025
Doubledogdare Picks
Four familiar foes will meet in this week's Doubledogdare Stakes (G3) at Keeneland when Tarifa, Just FYI, Candied, and Occult face off for another Graded Stakes win to add to their resume. Find out which one Matthew has his eye on in Friday's must-match showdown.

Race Picks

Keeneland, Race 9, Doubledogdare Stakes (G3), Post Time-5:16 PM ET
5
Tarifa
1
Just FYI
6
Candied
7
Occult

KENTUCKY DERBY PREP RACERace Date: 04/12/2025
Lexington Stakes Picks
Find out how Matthew DeSantis is playing the final Kentucky Derby prep race of the season.

Race Picks

Keeneland, Race 9, Lexington Stakes (G3), Post Time-5:16 PM ET
6
Gosger
3
Bullard
7
Praetor
5
Native Runner
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