It is the "inside" information. Stuff like specific stats for today's race, things like comments from previous races, trouble, biases, etc. I don't care who the picks are.

I agree with Tom. Inside information.

My opinion may not be popular, but Serling can't pick his nose. But he does sometimes offer some interesting information. And, he/s the contrarian that people tune in to hear what he's going to say.

Could you explain what you mean by "Inside Information?"

So, what you guys are calling "inside information" - could that be SPECIAL information instead?

When I think of inside info, I think of stuff like "I heard the trainer say that ______," or "The jockey on the favorite is sleeping with the 2nd choice's trainer."

In defence of Andy Serling, he'll be the first to admit that he'd rather not make selections in every race but is obliged to do so by his job description. He does ,however, sometimes offer interesting insights that players might have overlooked. For my money ,the best shows offer such information in detail for select races and not for a whole card. Many races are best left unplayed.

He does ,however, sometimes offer interesting insights that players might have overlooked. — William Zayonce

Can you give me an example of interesting insights?

Interesting insights might include common races for more than one competitor, troubled trips not mentioned in the trouble line, an alternate view of the likely pace scenario , mentions of jockey /trainer proclivities and/or skills or track bias comments. The list is long!

Thank you

"inside info" is like pointing out that nothing won inside on turf for days, or controlling speed horse didn't break, that's why Old Paint wired the field, or Cox is 0 for 45 last 5 years with MSW to MC on turf at Toga.....

I play NY almost exclusively. I try to catch Talking Horses every day. I feel that the show offers valuable opinions from handicappers that focus on the circuit. While I enjoy all the personalities (Andy, Anthony, Acasio, Maggie and even Greg) I find Andy's analysis most beneficial. He takes a stand and lives or dies by it.
There is an interesting podcast on youtube hosted by ex jockey Kali Francois. Andy Serling is the guest and Andy fully describes his daily handicapping routine. I felt that Kali overmanaged the conversation a bit but it was still a good watch!!
If I was going to recommend ideas for a handicapping show I would use Talking Horses to build my foundation.

I'd say inside information is info not typically found in 10 race PP's.

Kendrick Carmouche recently changed agents and immediately went on a winning tear.

It could be something odd, such as a horse has been winning since they put a goat in his barn.

Or, the jockey flew in for this one mount.

Or, the jock has not finished in the money since being thrown from his mount 10 days ago.

Or, the jockey had his head surgically removed from his butt on Monday! :)

I probably missed something up there, but that sums it up well! I hope this helps Dave — Conley

It does help.
Thank you.

If I was going to recommend ideas for a handicapping show I would use Talking Horses to build my foundation. — Tony Kofalt

Thank you for that!

Or, the jockey had his head surgically removed from his butt on Monday! :) — Tom

LOL - Do they still call them "Pinheads?"

I watched a show this morning and it finally struck me... what I should have noted long ago. There's no structure. None. To get anything out of the show, you have to listen carefully to every word. Even then, it is difficult.