THIS WEEK IN RACING
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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.
See how Matthew DeSantis is playing the Beaugay (G3) at Belmont At The Big A.
Race Picks
4
Raqiya
1
Grayosh
2
Heredia
7
Dynamic Pricing
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
2
Locked
5
Most Wanted
4
Fierceness
Kaylie Shapiro shares her top picks, betting strategy and best bet for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Race Picks
14
Quietside
11
Good Cheer
10
Take Charge Milady
13
Bless the Broken
9
Tenma
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
5
Tarifa
1
Just FYI
6
Candied
7
Occult
Find out how Matthew DeSantis is playing the final Kentucky Derby prep race of the season.
Race Picks
6
Gosger
3
Bullard
7
Praetor
5
Native Runner
