On The Wrong Lead

By Josh Rodriguez

Handicapping. Wagering. Bourbon.

On The Wrong Lead is devoted to handicapping and betting on horse races. They cover all the big days with race by race analysis and produce beginner instructional videos so there is something for everyone. Pour your favorite whiskey and catch one of their live-streams or videos at youtube.com/onthewronglead

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Drank'n Champagne Ep. 37: The Return

On The Wrong LeadSep 20, 2023

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Drank'n Champagne Ep. 37: The Return

We are back! Josh and Andrew talk about Andrew's quick Vegas trip and have a little discussion about the state of racing. Get an OptixEQ Subscription at https://optixeq.com/ Help support OTWL by signing up for AMWager and get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $150 for new account holders. Click the link to sign up: https://link.amwager.com/OTWL Follow us on Twitter @wrong_lead: https://twitter.com/wrong_lead Follow us on Instagram and Threads! @otwlead Read our articles and check out our shirts and other merch at www.onthewronglead.com

Sep 20, 202352:10

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 36: Saratoga Opening Day Late P5 and Andrew's Big News!

Andrew and Josh handicap the late pick 5 on Saratoga's opening day card and Andrew shares some big news!

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Jul 12, 202301:06:48

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 35: Preparing for Saratoga

Andrew and Josh discuss hoiw to prepare for the Saratoga meet, where to stay if visiting, and a few of their favorite spots to eat.

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Jul 06, 202357:00

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 34: World Traveler Andrew Champagne and Is Horse Racing Just Luck?

Andrew is back to discuss his world travels, Josh reecaps his weekend at the Hawthorne Contest, and we discuss if Horse Racing is just all luck.

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Jun 29, 202301:02:21

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 33: Matthew Desantis aka the human content machine

With Andrew galavanting across Italy, Josh sits down with Matthew Destantis (@failedtomenace) to discuss his start with horse racing content, the state of the triple crown, and what to lookforward to later in the year.

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Jun 22, 202301:00:45

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 32: Belmont Stakes Weekend Recap

Andrew and Josh talk about Andrew's recent trip to London, recap the Belmont Stakes Weeklend, and talk about the future of Saratoga.

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Jun 13, 202358:04

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 31: Vegas Trip Report, Flying is a Nightmare

Andrew and Josh talk about Josh's recent Vegas Trip and how flying is just a terrible experience.

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Jun 02, 202351:12

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 30: Preakness Recap, Travel Plans, and the NTL

Andrew and Josh recap the 2023 Preakness Stakes and talk about optics in racing, their travel plans, and what the heck is the NTL?

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May 25, 202301:20:15

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 29: Recapping the Kentucky Derby and Oaks and the state of the Triple Crown

Andrew and Josh recap the 2023 Kentucky Oaks and Derby at Churchill Downs and talk about the state of the triple crown!

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May 14, 202351:18

Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Pick 6 Podcast

R1 - La Troienne - Matthew DeSantis @failedtomenace

R2 - Kentucky Oaks - Stu (Shoutout Keep_Pounding)

R3 - Derby City Distaff - Chase Sessoms @of_Oaklawn/@NotoriousOTB

R4 - CD Stakes - Ryan Dickey @FirehouseRacing

R5 - Bourbon Turf - Nick Felman @feldyman15

R6 - Kentucky Derby - Jay @jayvis

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May 04, 202302:11:18

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 28: Handicapping the Kentucky Oaks and Derby!

Andrew and Josh handicap the 2023 Kentucky Oaks and Derby at Churchill Downs!

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May 04, 202301:27:00

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 27: Stories from Derbies Past

Andrew and Josh start off the Derby Week festivities by talking about Derbies of the past and hot dog toppings.

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Apr 29, 202354:59

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 26: Keeneland Pick 6 Carryover for 4/20/22

Can Andrew and Josh catch lightning in a bottle for the second time on a Keeneland Carryover?

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Apr 20, 202301:07:60

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 25: Andrew's Victory Lap (Marathon)

Andrew and Josh recap last weekend's Derby Preps and talk about some of the misses on Keeneland's opening weekend. Oh, and did Andrew tell you he gave out the winner of the Wood on Twitter? Help support OTWL by signing up for AMWager and get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $300 for new account holders. Click the link to sign up: https://link.amwager.com/OTWL Follow us on Twitter @wrong_lead: https://twitter.com/wrong_lead Read our articles and check out our shirts and other merch at www.onthewronglead.com

Apr 12, 202349:34

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 24: Friday's Keeneland Turf Pick 3

Andrew and Josh recap last weekend's Florida and Arkansas Derby and look ahead to the opening day Turf Pick 3 at Keeneland. Help support OTWL by signing up for AMWager and get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $300 for new account holders. Click the link to sign up: https://link.amwager.com/OTWL Follow us on Twitter @wrong_lead: https://twitter.com/wrong_lead Read our articles and check out our shirts and other merch at www.onthewronglead.com

Apr 06, 202301:10:05

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 23: March Madness continued, Derby preps

Andrew and Josh discuss the crazy NCAA March Madness tournament and Andrew's Las Vegas trip as well as recap the weekend's Kentucky Derby Preps. Help support OTWL by signing up for AMWager and get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $300 for new account holders. Click the link to sign up: https://link.amwager.com/OTWL Follow us on Twitter @wrong_lead: https://twitter.com/wrong_lead Read our articles and check out our shirts and other merch at www.onthewronglead.com

Mar 29, 202301:00:03

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 22: March Madness and Vegas!

Andrew and Josh discuss March Madness and Andrew's plans for Las Vegas as well as recap Josh's trip from NHC Weekend.

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Mar 15, 202355:10

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 21: Kentucky Derby 2023 Contender Check-in

Andrew and Josh discuss their upcoming Vegas trips, how Southwest Airlines Early Bird no longer gets you A group boarding, and check in on the 2023 Kentucky Derby Contenders mid-way through the prep season.

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Mar 08, 202345:20

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 20: National Museum of Racing's 2023 Hall of Fame Finalists

Andrew is back with his thoughts on the National Museum of Racing's 2023 Hall of Fame finalists while Josh looks confused as racing didn't exist to him before 2018.

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Mar 02, 202301:09:05

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 19: The Wolf Returns

With Andrew in beautiful Hawaii this week, Josh is joined by the Wolf of Oaklawn to talk about Derby SZN, Rebel Day, Vegas, and Combatant.

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Feb 22, 202344:32

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 18: Early Pick 5 Carryover at Aqueduct

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez handicap the Early Pick 5 Carryover at Aqueduct on Friday!

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Feb 21, 202301:02:30

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 17: Sammy H and Turfway Park Oopsies, Withers Preview

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk about the Sam Houson reversal and the carryover confusion at Turfway as well as preview the Withers Stakes.

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Feb 09, 202348:23

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 16: Hooray Sam Houston, Boo Robert B. Lewis Stakes

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk about the good news coming out of Texas, the no derby points race at Santa Anita, and handicap the 4 graded stakes races on Santa Anita's Saturday Card.

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Feb 02, 202349:39

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 15: Andrew Didn't Really Win a Beemie and Pegasus Day Late Pick 4

Not Beemie Award Winner Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk through the late pick 4 at Gulfstream Park for Pegasus Day.

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Jan 26, 202358:34

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 14: What the heck Sammy H?. Lecomte Preview

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk about Andrew's dissapointment in not being able to play Sam Houston Race Park and preview the Lecomte Stakes at Fairgrounds.

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Jan 19, 202355:26

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 13: Andrew's 2022 Eclipse Awards Ballot

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk about Andrew's 2022 Eclipse Awards Ballot.

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Jan 05, 202353:22

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 12: New Years Betting Resolutions

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez talk about their New Years Betting Resolutions for 2023.

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Dec 29, 202258:37

Drank'n Champagne Ep.11: Opening Day Early Pick 5 at Santa Anita

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez look at the Early Pick 5 at Santa Anita for opening day on 12/26/22.

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Dec 22, 202257:31

Drank'n Champagne Ep.10: Late Pick 4 at Remington Park featuring the 2022 Springboard Mile

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez look at the Late Pick 4 at Remington Park featuring the 2022 Springboard Mile

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Dec 15, 202245:00

Drank'n Champagne Ep.9: Wedensday Late Pick 4 at Turfway Park

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez look at the Late Pick 4 at Turfway Park on 12/7/22.

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Dec 07, 202259:25

Drank'n Champagne Ep.8: Cigar Mile Day Stakes and Trip Recaps

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez recap their weekends in Vegas and the Hawthorne Tourney, respectively. They also take a look at the stakes on Cigar Mile Day at Aqueduct!

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Dec 01, 202201:05:17

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 7: VEGAS BABY!

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez recap Josh's recent Vegas trip, random Vegas stories, and shower Josh' wife with praise.

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Nov 23, 202201:12:24

Drank'n Champagne Ep.6: Late Pick 4 at Churchill Downs on 11/16

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez cover the Late Pick 4 at Churchill Downs on 11/16!

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Nov 16, 202253:08

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 5: Lessons Learned from the Breeders' Cup

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez give lessons learned from Breeders' Cup Weekend!

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Nov 08, 202201:11:26

Drank'n Champagne Ep. 4: Breeders' Cup Predictions

Andrew Champagne and Josh Rodriguez give their best bet, longshot, and bold predictions for Friday and Saturday's Breeders' Cup races at Keeneland!

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Nov 02, 202259:31

Drank'n Champagne Ep 3: Keeneland Pick 6 Carryover

Josh Rodriguez (@CherryDrank) and Andrew Champagne (@AndrewChampagne) hanbdicap the Pick 6 Carryover at Keeneland Racetrack on 10/26/22.

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Oct 26, 202201:06:55

Drank'n Champagne: Ep2, Slow but impressive horses, fan education

Josh Rodriguez (@CherryDrank) and Andrew Champagne (@AndrewChampagne) talk about impressive horses with slow speed figures and fan education.

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Oct 18, 202201:05:06

Drank'n Champagne: Ep. 1

Josh Rodriguez (@CherryDrank) and Andrew Champagne (@AndrewChampagne) talk about CA Fair Racing and cover the Late P4 at Fresno on 10/8!

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Oct 08, 202256:57

60: The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships The Wolf of Oaklawn

Josh sits down to talk with former OTWLer and man of the people, Chase Sessoms aka the Wolf of Oaklawn!

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Jan 20, 202230:12

59: Tournament Player Greg "Murphey" Caliwag

Josh sits down to talk with Tournament regular Greg Caliwag and talks about NHC as well as other mythical and live bankroll tournaments.

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Jan 13, 202237:35

58: Kaitlin Free Didn't Big Time Me

Josh chats with simulcast host and podcaster extroidinaire Kaitlin Free and talks crazy families, Turfway, and International racing.

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Dec 28, 202127:10

57: Nicky Dags aka Yung Maivia aka Nick Dayton

Josh sits down with one of the young guns from Horse Racing Discord, Nick Dayton, and talks about what got him intersted in horses, his approach, and why he tucked his t-shirt into his capris at Kentucky Downs.

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Dec 02, 202131:59

56: Database handicapping with Foxhound6

Josh sits down and talks about database handicapping with @Foxhound6, how he got started in the game, and how to get started in the modeling game.

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Oct 27, 202137:03

55: Josh’s Drive to Lexington

Josh rambles for 30 minutes while driving to Lexington from Chicago. Sign up for StableDuel!: stableduel.onelink.me/4MRg/acaae7f5
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Oct 21, 202135:13

54: Streams and Tourney Recaps

Josh talks about upcoming streams and some of his recent tourney success.

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Oct 14, 202117:25

53: Josh's final trip to Arlington

Josh talks about his last visit to historic Arlington Park.

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Sep 30, 202112:24

52: Jeege's Big Day

Josh welcomes guest Jay (@jayvis/Jeege on Discord) to talk about how he got into horse racing, his thoughts on Kentucky Downs, and his big hit on the group trip.

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Sep 23, 202135:41

51: Kentucky Downs Trip Recap, Playing at the track

Josh talks about his trip to Kentucky Downs and talks about the pitfalls about playing live on track.

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Sep 15, 202123:08

50: Chase leaves OTWL, Kentucky Downs trip, Caleb's StableDuel Heater

Josh talks about Chase leaving OTWL, his upcoming Kentucky Downs trip, and Caleb's StableDuel heater.

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Sep 02, 202117:57

49: Saratoga Alabama Weekend Trip Report

Caleb, Josh, and Mark talk about their trip to Saratoga for Alabama weekend.

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Aug 25, 202135:05