Belmont Stakes:
Live w/ Duke Matties
Thursday, June 4th @ 5:00pm PT
Join Duke live for a private Belmont Stakes Livestream — the horses he likes, the pace scenarios, and how a professional structures race-day strategy. Q&A included.
Replay available if you cannot make it live.
What We Offer
What You’ll Find Inside The Live Session
For horseplayers looking to grow, learn, and follow racing with more clarity—not just buy picks.
Insights
Duke's selections, early thoughts, & smarter decision-making for Belmont day.
Education
Strategy, breakdowns, & real understanding of how the race sets up at Saratoga race course.
Community
Talk horses, stay connected, & follow the action with fellow horse players.
THE VALUE
You'll walk away sharper
Every session with Duke sharpens the way you see the races — and that edge doesn't stop at the Belmont.
ONE
Duke's Selections &
the reasoning behind them
Duke shares which contenders he's focused on, and how he's structuring his approach from morning line to post time.
TWO
A clear game plan
for race day
Duke maps out the entire day — where the edge is, where to stay away, and how to size your wagers so your bankroll survives the card.
THREE
Live Q&A with
a Hall of Famer
Ask anything, directly. Specific horses, ticket construction, track bias — this is the access that doesn't exist anywhere else at this price.
FOUR
How a professional
builds winning tickets
Exactas, trifectas, Pick 3s. Duke walks through not just who to back, but how to construct tickets for maximum value when the pools are massive.
FIVE
Repeatable edge you
keep after the race
The way Duke thinks about pace, class, and market inefficiency is a framework you'll bring to every card you play for years.
Our Schedule
One event.
A full weekend inside the community.
Register for the live session and you'll have access to the community all weekend — a chance to see how Duke's Picks works in real time.
04
Thursday, June 4th · 5:00 PM PT
Belmont Stakes
Live Strategy Session
Duke goes live on Zoom for a private Belmont Stakes handicapping session. Full breakdown, ticket construction, live Q&A. This is where the work gets done — two nights before the gates open.
06
Saturday, June 6th
Weekend Community Access
When you register for the live session, you get access to the Duke's Picks community all weekend. See how members interact, follow along on race day, and get a real feel for what's inside before the gates close.
Duke Matties
Who You’re Learning From
Decades of experience. A lifetime of results. Duke doesn’t talk about betting — he lives it.
Duke
Matties
Professional Horseplayer · NHC Hall of Fame
Decades of experience. A lifetime at the window. Duke doesn't talk about the game in theory — he wagers it every week and has the results to prove it. One of the most respected handicappers in the country, inducted into the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame in 2024.
30+
Year in the game
NHC
Hall of Fame
$700k+
Tournament Earnings
4th in the 2012 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge — $77,000
4th in the 2016 NHC — $100,000 (19-year NHC qualifier)
3rd in the 2014 Horse Players World Series — $47,187
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TESTIMONIALS
What Others Are Saying
How Duke’s insights have helped everyday players win — and build a smarter, more profitable approach to the game.
"Duke - you are amazing at what you do."
"I have hit the Pick 5 at Churchill both days in a row based on your picks. Actually, I had the Pick 5 twice yesterday, so I can honestly say, I am over $3K up since I joined" - Jason Park
Ken McMahan finishes 2nd in the 2025 BCBC
Steve Byk and Ken speak about how Duke's livestream helped Ken finish 2nd in the 2025 BCBC to earn $580,000.
Listen to the full interview HERE. (Ken comes on at 46:30)
"Your tip... helped me cash $3k on a pick 3."
"Duke, this was my first time ever paying for a service of a professional handicapper. So glad I did it. I thoroughly enjoyed your live session. And was very impressed with your knowledge and picks." - Michael Steinberg
Pricing
One session.
Everything you need.
Belmont Stakes Live Session
$97/one time
Live session with Duke Matties
Direct interaction with Duke
How Duke structures real wagers, not just picks
Weekend community access included
Live Q&A
Replay available
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with the live event?
You get the full livestream with Duke, his Belmont Stakes breakdown, live Q&A, and community access through race day on Saturday. A replay is also available after the session.
Can I ask Duke questions directly?
Yes, you will have a Live Q&A at the end of the livestream and have access to the community for the weekend where you can ask any questions.
How long will it be?
The live stream will be between around an hour and could go longer with the Q&A section.
Will this cover every race?
Yes but Duke will focus on the races that matter most — the ones worth betting. Time is spent where the edge is.
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