Archive for November, 2009

Go Right, Go Left, And Go Straight

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 9, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

The 6-1/2 furlong downhill turf course at Santa Anita is one of the neatest in the country. Kinda reminds you of something from Europe. It has a unique twist to the course, and you have to keep your head and let patience prevail to be a winner. On Breeders’ Cup Day, Caton Bredar was doing […]

Greatness

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 9, 2009 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

On rare occasions we are on hand to see great things happen in our life. Thoroughbred racing is a sport, but as with all sports, there are defining moments that will be etched in our mind forever. The Classic is worth $5 million. It summons some of the greatest talent known to humanity. Some could […]

Ladies’ Night [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 6, 2009 in Breeders Cup, Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

Love is in the air. It is all about the ladies, and today is their day. I love a few plays, and W/P has helped me maximize the value end. Race #3 – BC Marathon…. This is the only race that I am going to play, where a gal will not rule the day. A top tier runner […]

Be Ready [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 6, 2009 in Breeders Cup, Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

The best handicappers in the world need to be ready. There are no inside info tips, and nobody is using this race for a prep. One thing is for sure, you will get your money’s worth… I have had the data from W/P in my hand all day. I always find something that I like, […]

Keep ‘Em In The Dark

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 4, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Ohio has become the 13th state to allow casino gambling. The best move on the part of the movement that supported the measure, is that they did not clearly define who would benefit. Would it be an outside casino interest, or would it be the racing industry? Today, at the track where I work, there […]

In A Nutshell

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 4, 2009 in Breeders Cup, Handicapping | No Comments >>

To uncover the Breeders’ Cup can be like finding the Holy Grail…. Things can be overwhelming.  Just take a deep breath and take a peek at the following. The handicapping gurus are leaning toward the stalkers and closers in all races. You can throw out speed, and look for the back of the pack runners. […]

Welcome Back

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 2, 2009 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

Getting back in the saddle can be pretty tough. Especially, if you have been off for 4 1/2 years. Riding in his first race back had bittersweet feelings. He has been there before, at least 4,000 times before. So, for Shane Sellers getting back in the irons in his native Louisiana, it was a homecoming […]

Did You See That?

by Ed Meyer

posted on November 1, 2009 in General Discussion | 3 Comments >>

I was 16 years of age, and I went on a family vacation with my dad to Florida.  I wanted to do something where wagering was involved, and he took me to see the fastest sport in the wagering world.. Next to NASCAR, this is the fastest game I have ever bet two bucks on, […]