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Frankie is a Villanova alumni who created the first Casino Fantasy Sports program in Vegas book. He was the 2019 FFWC 10K Top Gun Champion & 2017 + 2018 Back-to-Back Top 100 Players in World Invit. Champ! He is a sports fanatic, a Vegas whisperer, and a horse racing expert handicapper!
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2025 Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby: Frank Taddeo’s Expert Betting Previews

April 5, 2025 Frank Taddeo

2025 Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby: Frank Taddeo’s Expert Betting Previews Top Picks and Winning Wagers from a Vegas Insider Who’s Nailed 7 of the Last 13 Kentucky Derbys Get ready for a blockbuster Saturday, April […]

Get ready for a blockbuster Saturday, April 5, 2025, as three critical Kentucky Derby prep races—the Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby—set the stage for the Run for the Roses. Who better to guide your bets than Frank Taddeo, a longtime Vegas Insider and respected handicapper on X, who’s correctly picked 7 of the last 13 Kentucky Derby winners? Highlighted by his 2023 triumph with Mage, where he nailed the win, (115-1) exacta, and a mind-blowing (982-1) trifecta, Taddeo’s proven he’s a force in horse racing. With standout contenders like River Thames, Grande, and Journalism in the spotlight, his betting previews deliver sharp odds analysis and strategic wagers to help you cash in today. Dive into the action with a pro you can trust.

UPDATE 2:30pm EST: Due to bad weather, the Blue Grass Stakes has been moved to Tuesday, April 8th.

2025 Blue Grass Stakes (G2)

  • Racetrack: Keeneland
  • Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (Updated)
  • Purse: $750,000
  • Distance: 1 1/8 Mile, Dirt
  • Race: 10
  • Post Time: 5:52 p.m. EST / 2:52 PST
  • TV: FanDuel TV

Blue Grass Betting Breakdown

My top play is No. 1 River Thames (5/2), who drew the rail with top jockey Irad Ortiz in the saddle. Todd Pletcher’s top entry won’t have the lead alone as he’s likely to be joined by both Owen Almighty and East Avenue up front battling for the lead.

  • TOP Exacta Part-Wheel: 1 / 3,4,6 — $1 wager: $3
  • Exacta BOX: 1-3-4-6 — $1 wager: $12
  • TOP Trifecta Part-Wheel: 1 with 3,4,6 with 3,4,6 — $1 wager: $5
  • Spread Tri: 1,3 / 1,3,4,6 / 1,3,4,6 — $0.50 wager: $6

All wagers display ticket cost. Adjust wager amounts based on your bankroll.

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2025 Wood Memorial (G2)

  • Racetrack: Aqueduct
  • Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • Purse: $750,000
  • Distance: 1 1/8 Mile, Dirt
  • Race: 12
  • Post Time: 6:10 p.m. EST / 3:10 PST
  • TV: FOX

Wood Memorial Betting Breakdown

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Dynasty Rankings: 3 Veteran RBs to Fade

April 5, 2025 Frank Taddeo

As the rookie season heats up and Dynasty Football enthusiasts prepare for the next season, now is an excellent time to trade off aging veterans. Selling players for draft capital is a time-honored tradition in dynasty formats. These Dynasty Rankings: […]

As the rookie season heats up and Dynasty Football enthusiasts prepare for the next season, now is an excellent time to trade off aging veterans. Selling players for draft capital is a time-honored tradition in dynasty formats. These Dynasty Rankings: 3 Veteran RBs to Fade will allow you to cash out high or know which veteran backs to ignore in start-up drafts.

This feature is courtesy of Frank Taddeo.

Christian McCaffrey (RB) San Francisco 49ers

Last summer, Christian McCaffrey was the near-unanimous No. 1 pick in fantasy football drafts following a stellar 2023 season, where he racked up 2,023 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. However, after appearing in just four games last year, the San Francisco 49ers running back left fantasy managers disappointed.

Looking ahead to 2025, fantasy players should hesitate before using a first-round pick on the three-time Pro Bowler, who has now missed substantial playing time in three of his past five seasons.

The seasoned running back struggled to stay healthy last season, sidelined by Achilles and knee issues. Fantasy managers who selected McCaffrey early were let down, especially as the 49ers appeared to downplay the severity of his injuries during the preseason.

After finishing as the RB69 in PPR leagues last season, fantasy managers should approach McCaffrey with caution rather than slotting him as an RB1 for the upcoming year. His recent injury history and the physical toll of eight NFL seasons make him a questionable value, despite an ADP that still places him among the top five running backs.

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Rookie Isaac Guerendo stepped up for the 49ers, delivering four double-digit PPR performances after Week 7. The ex-Louisville star is currently the direct backup to McCaffrey on San Francisco’s depth chart.

Grant Cohn, OnSI’s 49ers reporter, recently noted that head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted at the NFL League meetings about adding another running back in this month’s draft: “We’ll see if we add one in the draft, but you’d like to add one every year.”

Though McCaffrey is only one year removed from a historic 2023 season—where he scored a touchdown in 16 straight games—the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year carries significant risk as a first-round pick.

With injury concerns and potential competition for the lead role, McCaffrey stands out as an overvalued selection who may not deliver the elite RB1 numbers fantasy managers expect.

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2025 NFL Draft: Two Teams Emerge as Favorites to Land Tyler Warren

April 1, 2025 Frank Taddeo

2025 NFL Draft: Vegas Names Favorites to Select Warren A pair of TE-needy AFC squads have emerged as the overwhelming favorites to select stand-out Notre Dame tight end Tyler Warren. Widely regarded as the premier tight end prospect for the […]

2025 NFL Draft: Vegas Names Favorites to Select Warren

A pair of TE-needy AFC squads have emerged as the overwhelming favorites to select stand-out Notre Dame tight end Tyler Warren. Widely regarded as the premier tight end prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren is generating buzz. Where will he end up, and what’s his fantasy football potential as a rookie? FullTime Fantasy’s 2025 NFL Draft: Two Teams Emerge as Favorites to Lad Tyler Warren has the answers.

With April underway, the NFL Draft—the offseason’s most anticipated event—is just weeks away for football fans.

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Among the early-round prospects is Penn State’s Tyler Warren, the 2024 John Mackey Award winner. The standout tight end recorded 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 touchdown receptions in his final college season while also contributing 218 rushing yards and 4 rushing scores. Over four years with the Nittany Lions, the multi-faceted playmaker averaged 12.0 yards per reception and tallied 25 total touchdowns across 56 games.
Warren’s rare combination of skills has NFL teams buzzing. DraftKings Sportsbook recently launched a betting market on his draft destination, spotlighting the race to select him.

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Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025

March 31, 2025 Frank Taddeo

Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025 With NFL free agency fading from focus, fantasy football enthusiasts are now fixated on the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Dynasty League trades are buzzing at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) as […]

Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025

With NFL free agency fading from focus, fantasy football enthusiasts are now fixated on the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Dynasty League trades are buzzing at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) as managers vie for the top rookie skill-position talents. Now is the time to move on from Dynasty Rankings: WR to Fade in 2025.
While snagging a premier rookie wide receiver remains a priority, three veteran wideouts with inflated ADP rankings are worth steering clear of in 2025 drafts.

Tyreek Hill (WR) Miami Dolphins

Hill epitomizes the trap of drafting a big name in the early rounds purely for reputation. The 31-year-old, who once reeled in 119 catches and surpassed 1,700 yards in back-to-back seasons, saw his output plummet last year. He finished with just 959 receiving yards—30th among wide receivers—and averaged a modest 12.8 PPR points per game, landing as the WR18 overall in 2024 despite being a top-five pick in most redraft leagues.
The uncertainty surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s health only amplifies the risk in Miami’s passing attack. Hill’s ADP of WR10 in early rankings feels like a steep overpay for a player coming off a six-touchdown season. I’d rather target receivers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ladd McConkey, or Terry McLaurin, who sit behind Hill in ADP but offer better value…

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Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep Sleeper Targets After NFL Free Agency

March 28, 2025 Frank Taddeo

Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep Sleeper Targets After NFL Free Agency With the recent wave of free-agent signings settling, these players are poised for a significant fantasy value boost heading into the 2025 season. This is the time to send out […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep Sleeper Targets After NFL Free Agency

With the recent wave of free-agent signings settling, these players are poised for a significant fantasy value boost heading into the 2025 season. This is the time to send out trade inquiries for Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep sleeper targets after NFL free agency.

As the free-agent chaos begins to wind down, the football world shifts its attention to next month’s NFL Draft. With the biggest offseason event approaching, Dynasty Fantasy Football drafts are gaining momentum. Especially at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC).

While high-profile stars have found new homes, targeting lesser-known players through trades or late picks could unlock huge dynasty potential. Let’s dive into three Dynasty Fantasy Football deep sleeper targets after NFL free agency…

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