If you were wondering, here is the current list of graded earnings leaders among the Derby contenders.  This will be the talking point for many runners in the upcoming weeks. Take a look, and see the who is looking good, and who is on the bubble. 1. Regal Ransom – $1,250,000 2. Pioneer of the […]

This time of year gets our blood pumping. The great races have us thinking about building a bankroll to go on a run. By selectively picking your betting opportunities, you have a much better chance at building your wad for the Oaks / Derby weekend. I was chatting with a couple at Keeneland the other […]

This weekend is the last glimpse of the three-year-olds. We have had plenty of time to watch and learn about the runners we like. So, pay attention and dial up WinningPonies.com and get ready. There is a helluva great card at Keeneland. There will ten live races on tap with a first post of 1:05pm […]

General Quarters strutted to the Churchill Downs track yesterday morning sporting one of the new, gold Kentucky Derby 135 saddle towels, which had just been handed out to the three likely Derby horses on the grounds. Several hours later, the 3-year-old colt was one of 11 entered for Saturday’s $750,000, Grade I Toyota Blue Grass […]

The first racetrack accredited under a national racing group’s safety certification program is Churchill Downs, the site of the fatal breakdown that spurred questions about whether the thoroughbred industry was lackadaisical about the well-being of its horses and jockeys. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Safety and Integrity Alliance announced yesterday that the track — where […]

With all sports, we have a watchful eye keeping the integrity of all games. As we approach the national stage in a few weeks in racing, we need to set examples for the world to see if we find examples of abuse or neglect. If I had the seat of power, the decision would be […]

If you are playing the Kentucky signal, here are few patterns you may want to play.  Couple this with your daily info from WinningPonies, and this could make for a sweet payday. If you have watched riders progressively get better, one name comes to mind: Julien Leparoux. This kid is good on the front, closing, […]

This Saturday is the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland. This race has produced some real nice runners for the Derby. The timing is right, and history does not lie. Here is the field and odds for the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes: 1.*Patena*Albarado/Dutrow*10-1 2.*Join in the Dance*Velazquez/Pletcher*10-1 3.*Theregoesjojo*Borel/McPeek*7-2 4.*Cliffy’s Future*Castanon/Miller*20-1 5.*Mafaaz*Hills/Gosden*12-1 6.*Terrain*Leparoux/Stall*6-1 7.*Loch Dubh*Theriot/Talley*50-1 8.*General Quarters*Coa/McCarthy*15-1 9.*Charitable […]

I have found myself playing Tuesdays more and more. If you would have asked ten years ago, I would have found 100 reasons not to play.  Now, I have chosen to focus on opportunities to win rather than just looking to the weekend. I enjoy playing the big race days. They draw all of the attention, […]

If you saw the Florida Derby, you were seeing a field of top notch runners. The winner Quality Road had his speed figures adjusted, and things were starting to just look good. Trainer Jimmy Jerkins is worried.  Quality Road has developed a quarter crack. Now, this development changes the landscape greatly. It is in his right […]