Archive for August, 2008

New Kid On The Block?

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 29, 2008 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News | No Comments >>

It is no secret that Alan Garcia has picked up his game and moved it into the ranks of jockeys to watch.  This 22-year-old rider bagged 5 wins on the card last Saturday, and is dangerous on the lead and off the pace. Garcia’s agent Tony Micallef may have gotten him into a bit of a […]

All That and Fries

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Other Events | No Comments >>

Racing needs a hero. Plain and simple. Will it happen in the 10th race at Saratoga on Saturday? Oh, I forgot…. Curlin is running in this race. The G-1 Woodward has always been a testing ground for past champs, and will this give us the glimpse we are looking for in October? I think so, […]

The Future Is Now

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 27, 2008 in General Discussion, Horse Racing | No Comments >>

I recently sat through a racing commission meeting. There were a few things missing: a monkey and a football; the three stooges; or maybe cartoon superheros. It was a sad scene; the topics seemed mundane. The elected officials looked as if they could not wait until they could bang the gavel and go home. Or, […]

True Pioneers

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 25, 2008 in Educational Articles, Horse Racing | No Comments >>

Many sports have had barriers that have broken down over the decades. It only makes sense, but some things just seemed to take a little more time. For decades, African American riders and trainers dominated racing. They won major stakes, and laid the groundwork for what would become a national pastime. This past Saturday marked […]

A Million Reasons

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 22, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Other Events | No Comments >>

Reach in the jeans and pull out the greens. Oh, and be sure to hit WinningPonies.com and nail the Travers $1 million guaranteed Pick-4. The pool will be huge, and don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone and throw some prices at the board. I love days like this where you have […]

Double Your Pleasure

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 18, 2008 in General Discussion, Help/Educational Articles, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

A forgotten wager that has fallen by the wayside is the Daily Double. This wager makes the player choose the winner of two races in advance of the first wager. Sound like fun? It still is….. To play doubles, you need to do your handicapping ahead. This makes your selection process easier, and WinningPonies.com can […]

Count to Three

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 13, 2008 in Educational Articles, Handicapping, Horse Racing | No Comments >>

The Pick-3 is one of the best wagers at the track. Period. Here are just a few reasons why, and then we’ll look at some ways to knock this wager off the tee. Despite being compared to a parlay wager, the Pick-3 has only one takeout versus three when you roll your money over in […]

A New Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 11, 2008 in General Discussion, Horse Racing | 1 Comment >>

All players start out being a little hesitant about jumping into the game of racing. If you can count to 21, you think you can play blackjack; if you have a handful of coins, you are headed to the slots; and the number of games that call your name at casinos and online seem to […]

Taking It On The Chin

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 11, 2008 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News | No Comments >>

Punter (or bettors as known here at home) have nailed bookmaker Ladbrokes. I guess you can call it one for the good guys. You seldom get to hear the player getting the best of the house, but in jolly ole’ England this has not been the case. Ladbrokes is reporting that profits have fallen 16% […]

Sweet Home Chicago

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 8, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The card at Arlington will be filled with value. You will need WinningPonies.com more than ever. After taking a look at the card (and expecting the track to be a little soft for turf runners), here are a few plays that have caught my eye, and may require that extra look before going to the […]