Archive for September, 2008

Bettors’ Bonanza

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

On Breeders’ Cup Day, the world’s largest Pick-6 pool and new Super High-5 wagers will take center stage. The two day event will include 14 Breeders’ Cup races worth $25.5 million in purses. What a day this will be. In addition to the standard fare of Win, Place, and Show betting, there will be Exacta […]

One Month Until The Big Show Comes To Town

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Handicapping | No Comments >>

Players have one month to get their thoughts together. This is the first Breeders’ Cup since 1984, which the big dance will be run on artificial surface. The Australian company who created the Pro-Ride surface has made a composite of granulated sands, a unique cushioning agent, and a patented polymeric binding agent. It is created […]

I Sure Hope You Saw It Happen

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 28, 2008 in General Discussion, News | No Comments >>

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, history was made. We have a new leader at the top of the money heap. The way we gauge our game is by how well you get paid. I think we’ll be talking about Curlin for years to come. In the G-1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational, the stage was […]

Super Horse?

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 27, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Other Events | No Comments >>

Televised on ESPN News today we will possibly see history being made. It will happen at 6:02 p.m EST, and the books of history may be opened again. This time to etch Curlin’s name into the pages. According to WinningPonies.com Curlin has some positive signs. He is making a start off a 28 day race in […]

History Will Be Televised

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 25, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Other Events | No Comments >>

The NTRA has announced that it will bring you the Jockey Gold Cup on ESPN News this Saturday. It will be race #10, and Curlin will attempt to etch his name in the history books by edging Cigar as the leading money winner in racing. Cigar retired in 1996, and earned $9,999,815 lifetime. Curlin has […]

A Weekend Not To Miss

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 25, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Handicapping, Other Events | No Comments >>

This is a GREAT Saturday, and one that may play a big piece of the handicapping puzzle. There are eleven G-1 races between Belmont and Santa Anita. Not only will you see some of the warm action for Breeders’ Cup Day, but these races have historically played a prep for the big dance. Starting at […]

A Tough Game

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 24, 2008 in General Discussion, News | No Comments >>

When the thoroughbred racing game forces good solid trainers to retire, it is a sure sign things are a changing. That is exactly what is happening. It is happening to a man we have been discussing recently here on WinningPonies.com. His name is Larry Jones….. From a small time trainer in Henderson, Kentucky to the […]

Santa Anita is Back in Business

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 23, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, News | 1 Comment >>

The Autumn Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita is kicking off on Wednesday. This would be news for all horse players to take heed, but this year is one that you will want to watch going into the Breeders’ Cup. The Pro-Ride surface, a synthetic surface, has replaced the non-draining Cushion Track. The two day, […]

The Euros Are Coming, The Euros Are Coming!

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 23, 2008 in Breeders Cup, Handicapping | No Comments >>

The clock is ticking down to Breeders’ Cup, and we are starting to focus on the runners. But some are making their way across the sea, and they may be worth a hard look before you make final decisions. I will be studying the Euro horses a lot more because many more look like they […]

Old Friends

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 22, 2008 in General Discussion, Other Events | No Comments >>

On Saturday, October 18 there will be a very interesting race taking place at Santa Anita. It will be the “Living Legends Race.” This is one that you will not want to miss, so be sure to mark your calendar. The race itself will have stars that we have watched over the years. It will […]