Become a Better Horseplayer with Duke Matties
A private community led by Hall of Famer Duke Matties — built to help horseplayers develop a clearer strategy and a deeper understanding of the game.
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What We Offer
Inside Duke's Picks
A complete hub for horseplayers looking to grow, learn, and follow racing with more clarity—not just buy picks
Insights
Weekly plays, strong insights & smarter decision-making.
Education
Skill-building courses, live zoom meetings & events.
Community
Private Chats: Connect, Strategize, and Win with Like-Minded Players.
What We Offer
What You’ll Find Inside Duke’s Picks
Insights
Weekly plays, early insights, & smarter decision-making.
Education
Courses, breakdowns, & real understanding.
Community
Private Chats: Connect, Strategize, and Win with Like-Minded Players.
Thursday, April 30th @ 5pm PT
Kentucky Derby:
Live w/ Duke & Paul Matties
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thursday, APRIL 30 @ 5pm PT
Duke's Picks Livestream
Two Hall of Fame horseplayers in one room, breaking down the Kentucky Derby weekend live and giving you the edge you need on the biggest race day of the year.
Thursday, April 30th @ 5pm PT
Kentucky Derby:
Live w/ Duke & Paul Matties
Duke & Paul Matties break down every angle of the Oaks and Derby — pace, class, bias, and who to bet. Live Q&A included.
How It Works
The VIP Experience
Horse racing is a game of nuance — breeding, track biases, intent, pace, class shifts, form cycles, and the little clues that matter far more than the morning line. Most horseplayers never get the chance to learn these deeper layers of the game.
A country-club feel — but for horseplayers
A focused, high-end space where members connect, learn, ask questions, and grow—without the noise of public groups.
Exclusive by Design
We’re limiting the number of members who can join to maintain quality, protect the pools, and ensure everyone gets real value.
Welcoming for all experience levels
Whether you're experienced or just getting started, VIP meets you where you are. Learn at your own pace with support from Duke and the community.
Join Us
What You Get Inside VIP
Inside VIP, everything is built to help you become a sharper, more informed, and more disciplined horseplayer — week after week.
Access to Duke
Duke’s daily insights, strategy & selections
Direct access to ask Duke questions anytime
Exclusive livestreams & zoom meetings
Education & Community
A private community of high-level horseplayers
Members-only lessons, courses, & strategy sessions
A distraction-free environment built for horseplayers
Duke Matties
Who You’re Learning From
Decades of experience. A lifetime of results. Duke doesn’t talk about betting — he lives it.
Hall of Fame Horseplayer
Duke was inducted into the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame in 2024
Decades in the Game
With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Duke has witnessed every evolution of modern horse
betting — and adapted at every turn.
Contest Highlights
4th in 2012 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge for $77,000
4th in 2016 NHC for $100,000 (19 year NHC qualifier)
3rd in 2014 Horse Players World Series for $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.
"...in my opinion the picks are secondary."
"Duke has created a welcoming, helpful community of like-minded horseplayers. You can ask for professional advice on ticket structure, bounce ideas off other players about a potential handicapping angle and laugh about bad beat stories all in the same place." - Chris Bowers
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 & Packages
Choose How You Want to Be A Part of Duke’s Picks
From just Duke's strongest plays to full VIP experience — pick what works for you.
Featured Track
$137/month
Access to Duke's insights & selections at his current featured track
Clubhouse community access
No private VIP community
No direct interaction with Duke
live events & courses not included
No Live Q&As
VIP Membership
$297/month
Weekly selections form Duke
VIP-only community discussions
Direct interaction with Duke
Duke's strongest opinions
VIP live events & courses included
Live Q&As
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Duke give out picks every day?
No. Duke gives his picks based on what he likes. You will get picks multiple days each week but it may not be every day.
Will Duke provide any picks in the FREE Community?
No. Duke's selections are only available to VIP Members. You can find helpful insights, a friendly community and learning material inside the FREE Community.
Is this beginner friendly?
Yes. Although Duke's Picks is for any level horseplayer, beginners can learn a lot about the game by joining our community and becoming a VIP member.
What if I purchase the VIP for one week and miss the Q&A or Live Event?
If you no longer have access to something you need, please email [email protected] and we will help you the best we can.
How many events do you have?
Duke will do a Live Event on most major race days to break down the races, give his selections and provide professional insights. He will also have live Q&As every 2 to 4 weeks. You can see the schedule inside the VIP Member Community under Events.
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