Archive for October, 2013

Tales from the Grandstand

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 29, 2013 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The summer leaves are turning the golden hue of autumn, and the winds of summer are drifting away to usher in the chilling feel of the Halloween season. Tracks have always been a fun place to enjoy seasonal festivities. Here are a few things I have had the pleasure of watching over the years. The Headless Horseman Churchill Downs has the Oaks, […]

Breeders’ Cup by the Numbers

The big weekend is just days away. We looked forward to this day about an hour after last year concluded, and it has the feel of an event that will not disappoint. I am a planner by nature and can be a bit of a worry-wart. Here is what you can expect as far as […]

The Magic Elixir

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 23, 2013 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Being around racing has been some of the best time I could have ever spent. My years as a horse owner were as eye opening as a blast of Arctic air. But I digress… I was reading a story that was posted in Equidaily about a trainer who had run into a problem with his medical […]

Are You in the Mood??

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 22, 2013 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

I was reading my nightly racing favorites, and took a peak at the Breeders’ Cup site. I was expecting the “ho-hum” usual coverage with the “more to come” soon message. But, I may have underestimated what they have are doing. I think they are on the right track. It sure hit this player between the eyes, and I am […]

Breeders’ Cup Preview / Distaff

Just when you didn’t think the biggest weekend could get any hotter, along come the ladies to “throw down.” If you’ve been living under a rock, or just hard at work when the announcement that Princess of Sylmar was going to run in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. I had this image of a duel at […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Saturday 10-19-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 18, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The Fall racing season is in full swing, and the sun is beginning to set a little earlier each day. The foliage around the nation is turning from nature’s green goodness to the brilliant colors of autumn. Yes, this is my favorite time of year to watch Thoroughbred racing. Keeneland’s boutique meet is in session, […]

Breeders’ Cup Preview / Classic

It is never too early to start thinking Breeders’ Cup. California gets center stage, and hopefully we can expect the weather to more than cooperate. For starters, I would take a glance over the charts. It always helps to get a foothold on what the past has shown. For this handicapper, you can never put enough […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Saturday 10-12-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 13, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The Breeders’ Cup will be here in the blink of an eye. In the meantime, you’ll want to enjoy some quality racing action to satisfy that sweet tooth. So sit back and enjoy, as Winning Ponies is serving up some “Free Selections” from the E-Z Win Forms.   Belmont Park The forecast call for 73 […]

Passing the Torch

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 9, 2013 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 4 Comments >>

Do you remember going to the races? Papaw or Uncle Don would pick up a DRF the day before, and they would be studying at the kitchen table most of the night. You would check the weather, get up early, and off you would go! It was the whole process of talking about our plans, getting ready, and […]

Place Parlay Madness

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 5, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Last week was a great payoff for the Breeders’ Cup bankroll. I started the three week run with $600, and I have it up to $1,825 thanks to an E-Z Win Form pick four. But, as luck would have it, I still have $200 to play for my final weekend to extend my bankroll. I am using […]