Archive for September, 2010

Track Tales

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 13, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

After spending most of my adult life working in racing, I have found it to be a special world within the world. The track is a special throwback to the old days; the way things used to be. Do you remember your first trip out? Was it with an uncle, or your dad? How about […]

Free Belmont Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 10, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 1 Comment >>

There is a guaranteed $300,000 Pick-4. It covers races 7-10, and it offers up some sweet action… Take a look at this ticket, and be sure to check it out with the tiers. Belmont – Saturday Race #7 Be sure to spread out with: #10 Keechi Bullet (4-1), who is dropping in class, and #2 […]

Fixed

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 10, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Man, how many times have you heard this statement at the track or OTB? If you get beat at the wire, it is part of the grand scheme of the “Fix-It” masters. You know, the people in the know who blow you out of the water…. I like to think of it as the conspiracy […]

The Passing of Summer…

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 8, 2010 in General Discussion, News | No Comments >>

Every spring brings hopes of things to come. It was Derby time a few years ago that I met a gent who caught my attention. He was engaging, funny, and best of all, a “Happy Handicapper.” It was in our office at River Downs that my cohort and friend John Engelhardt, introduced me to a family friend, Mr. […]

Free Del Mar Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 2 Comments >>

Today could be a nice day for the left coast. I took a look at some races, and found some runners that need a look by you before going to the windows. Be sure to run them against the tier levels, and take it all into consideration. Del Mar – Sunday Race #1 – #6 […]

Labor Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

This was the signal that summer is drawing the curtains to a close. There will be no more swimming, and sunburns will be a bad memory. I remember as a kid that we had a family get-together, and it involved a day at the races. Can you think of that? A day at the races? […]

Pigskins and Ponies

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

For a gambler who loves football, this can be a tough time of the year. You are torn between two lovers, and sometimes you can make a bad call trying to do too much.. Here is a suggestion to get your action on, and still keep your hair from falling out! Horse Racing This time […]

Free Saratoga Pick 4 Selections – Woodward Stakes

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | No Comments >>

OK, the undercard has gotten us this far. It is time to step up, and take advantage of the $500,000 guaranteed Pick-4. Here is an outline that you may want to run against the tier levels, and see if they may allow for a big score in a series of races that may have a […]

Free Saratoga Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 3, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

There is an incredible card at the Spa, but there are some sweet plays on the undercard that just may get you going to build your daily bankroll. Saratoga – Saturday Race #1 – #2 Rose Catherine (2-1) J.J Castellano in the saddle for Todd Pletcher (28%). They are ITM 67% as a team, and […]