Archive for 2013

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Kentucky Downs / 9-25-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 23, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

The undulating course in Franklin, Kentucky is one-of-a-kind. It is the only European turf course in the states, and the purses have drawn quite a bit of attention from the big outfits. Daily purses hovered in the $900,000 range, and the rider colony was second to none. With that in mind, Winning Ponies is serving […]

Lotto-Man Racing Fan

I drove up to play a few races. I spoke to some old friends, talked with other players, and was looking to find a seat. There was a lottery machine against the wall, and it had five players in line. Normally I don’t play much lotto, and I wouldn’t even think twice. But, I had a $4 winning […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Saturday 9-21-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 19, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The weeks leading up to Breeders’ Cup are going to be filled with some incredible action. It looks as if the next three weekends will be the springboard to make final preparations for Santa Anita. Winning Ponies has been nailing down all the details, and we have your back this weekend as well. Saturday will […]

Confessions of a Thoroughbred Owner

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 17, 2013 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

There is nothing like it in the world. When you see your shining racing silks arrive in the paddock with your rider, it is like being the owner of a sports franchise. You select the look, design, and rider who will carry your flag on this day. You may or may not have had a voice in […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selection Saturday / 9-14-2013

by Ed Meyer

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

As each week passes and the heat of summer fades. The racing action just keeps getting better. Winning Ponies has been delivering winners all summer long, and we look forward to rounding the big turn into the autumn racing season. Here is a sampling from the E-Z Win Forms so you can get to handicapping! […]

Change for the Bettor

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 11, 2013 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Racing has changed in leaps and bounds over the years. In the last 25-years, there has been more innovation than the last two hundred. But that is all in the history books… I was looking over my bar of racing memorabilia, and many sweet memories came flooding back. I know we’re not suppose to live […]

Wednesday Turf Special / 9-11-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 10, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Hump Day is a perfect time to get ready for the weekend, but this Wednesday is a super opportunity to watch and wager on some great turf racing. We are going to examine races at Belmont and Kentucky Downs. All you need to do is find a cool place and watch some hot action!   […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Kentucky / 9-7-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 6, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Kentucky racing is giving you a double-dip of Thoroughbred action. Normally Turfway Park would be running in the September, but now the dates have shifted to Churchill Downs. Add in the undulating European turf racing at Kentucky Downs and you have a bluegrass festival. Winning Ponies has your back, and here is a glimpse of […]

European Bluegrass

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2013 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

If you travel down I-65 in Kentucky and hang a left, you will find yourself in a vortex time machine that transports you to a European country track. Or, you could be making your way to the one-of-a-kind Kentucky Downs located in Franklin, Kentucky. As you drive past a few truck stops, and many BBQ joints, […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Labor Day / 9-2-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 1, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Labor Day signals the end of summer. The summer ovals that we awaited with are getting ready for that long winter slumber. But there is a super day of racing action on tap. Winning Ponies is geared up for the last blast of summer, and this is one day you won’t want to miss!   […]