I love to bet the ovals of the Chicago-land area. I started wagering at Hawthorne more when Arlington was shut down, and made many treks to Sportsman Park. They were even better when Arlington came back bigger and better. Overall, I love the circuit. It holds history, and there is plenty of value to be […]
It just so happened that for two weeks, Latonia Race Course was collecting entries, and twenty lucky owners would own 1/20th of a runner for the year. You would be in the big time. Also, it just so happened that a pad of entry blanks found their way onto the floor. I picked them up, […]
Every sport has big time hoopla after the big score. The dunk in hoops, the spike and dancing in football, everyone gathering at home plate after a walkoff… Racing needs a little boost.. I think we should allow groups of fans to enter the paddock area, you know, the sacred place of saddling.. That is […]
Yep… It is time to watch and wager on some of the best racing that the summer has to offer. Where the surf meets the turf is a signal that summer is hitting the final furlong. So enjoy these days as they will pass by like a warm summer day. For those who wager, I […]
I work at River Downs. For years, the track has tried to show the lighter side of racing, and educate the people with a show called “The Regular Guy Show.” This is the handiwork of John Engelhardt, and to this day it is a respected educational show. Oh, and whole lot of fun if you tune […]
Many people forget where they come from when they hit a big score and become a celebrity. The lights get so bright, and the fans’ cheers are deafening. That happens to many, but not Calvin Borel…. I had my doubts after Rachel rolled into history in the Preakness. I was sure that he would have an inflated […]
If you want to find the source of the fountain, just follow the stream. In this case, if you seek hidden value, just follow the money. I have always watched the pools closely. Just because a runner is short, does not exclude him from use in the exotic pools. A horse could be 4-5 in […]
I watch the races, mainly Kentucky, New York, and the track where I work. Any more tracks, and they wouldn’t get much out of me at the end of the day, and I would start seeing false information. First, keep track with notes about track biases. This combined with the right info can be deadly. Know […]
The latest craze on the horizon of racing is arguing about money. There are discussions about simulcast signals and slot machine money that hasn’t been spent. The old song title of “Nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin” keeps coming to mind. All players in the game that are horsemen should realize that tracks are a business […]
I like some runners at New York on Thursday. They are in the opener and the last race. I would dial up WinningPonies.com to fill in the remainder of the card. This should lead to a nice kickoff for the big weekend. Let us begin with the 1st at Belmont. Take a look at #3 […]
