Archive for January, 2010

Hump Day [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 13, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

You are just a couple of days from the weekend. The races get better, and with every passing week we are smelling the roses of Louisville. I have a couple at Gulfstream that may need a double look, and see where they fit in the tier levels. I think you will like the prices, and […]

Will There Be Another Day?

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 11, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Racing is in so much trouble. We used to be the reigning champ of gambling. That was because we were the only game out there. That is like the other team not showing up when you take the field. We need more than just slot infused purses. I think we need less racing. Yes, you […]

The Good Old Days

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 11, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

I was talking the talk with a couple of retirees from the racing world the other day. They were recalling the days when we tried anything to keep the people happy. We had “mortician’s night,” people were allowed to wed in the paddock, and all-gal races on Valentine’s Day. We had fun, and nobody got […]

Wise Men Don’t Need It, And Fools Won’t Heed It

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 7, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

My dad once told me: “Scared money never wins, and a jealous man can’t work.” Now, I don’t know about the second part, but the first holds more truth than water in the ocean. Here are a couple of insights that I have found working in racing. It is cold winter days such as these that […]

Wednesday Winners [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 6, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 1 Comment >>

I like free things. Especially those that may make some cash for me…. Gulfstream is open, and WinningPonies is already dialed in to make this a great winter for you. Weather is expected all across the country in the next few days, but the racing is always hot in Florida. Let us begin in Race […]

What Is Going On?

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 6, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Back in the old days, the biggest caveman won the battle. Then the gangland approach held sway, and threatened those that could not be beat. So, here we are in 2010. Some of the events of the day make me scratch my head and ask, “what is going on?” The gambler that threatened Conduit to […]

Give Them One

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 3, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

I was watching the games on Sunday. I saw many teams pulling starters, and not living up to their ability. It got me thinking about winter racing. After the football games, I began to think about stables who do well, and those who use the winter to prepare. Gulfstream is a great track to watch […]

Deja Vu All Over Again

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 3, 2010 in General Discussion, Handicapping | No Comments >>

After the holidays, and the ten extra pounds I added to my waist and not my wallet, I am ready to get back in the action. I love it. I stay away for a couple of days, and I feel like a new man. It wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have a contest on […]