It is a thing of beauty when you get to make a trek down to Keeneland. From the drive down enjoying the beauty of the spring to walking past the ancient Sycamore in the paddock. – Words will never do it justice. But, for this handicapper it will be a day well-spent in the bucolic […]

The finally has come and the curtains are being pulled back to showcase some incredible betting opportunities! – A 12 race card with the first post of 12:45 pm will kick off an incredible closing day of racing. – Buckle up, it’s almost post time!   Turfway Park / Jeff Ruby Steaks Day     […]

As we enter the final days of live racing for the 2022 meeting, here are some free selections to get your bankroll moving in the right direction for closing day on Saturday for the Jeff Ruby Steaks card.   Turfway Park / Thursday   Race#1 – #5 – Good One ( 10-1) = Hails from the […]

Heavy rains in the low 50s in the Northern Kentucky region should have the Tapeta surface tightened up and ready to produce some faster racing at the Florence oval on Wednesday evening.   Turfway Park   Race#1 – #8 – Ola Que Tal = Hails from the hot barn of Paulo Lobo who is of […]

The weather in the Florence, Kentucky area is going to drop significantly as the week progresses. – Now, with that in mind, you can expect to see the Tapeta track tighten up quite a bit and possibly change the usual style of running. I’m guessing that speed will play quite a bit better and there […]

The Kentucky circuit has shifted its tack to Florence; home of Turfway Park. Once upon a time, Latonia Race Course in 1959, to the newly built and under-construction Chruchill Downs owned Turfway. – The paddock is perfectly manicured ready to saddle, the new Tapeta track surface is getting rave reviews, but the new building won’t […]

As some meets will be closing the doors after today, others will be just getting ready to circle back and kick off racing as we prepare to follow the Kentucky Derby Trail for next season. – What better place than here, and what better time than now to start building your bankroll! – Best of […]

As the turkey hangover subsides, this is a big weekend of horse racing as some venues get ready to close the doors and others swing open wide to welcome winter racing. There is nothing like another helping of free selections to get your inner-horseplayer ready! – Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies! […]

As the family gathers and the turkey is golden brown glistening on the table. We find ourselves folding hands and bowing our heads to give thanks for the past year. Being thankful should be a daily happening to enjoy each and every moment together. – With that in mind, here are some free power plays […]

The Kentucky circuit has shifted its tack to Louisville, and the Thursday card had a sloppy track. – More of the same predicted for weather, and even though the drainage is good, I’m looking for a track muddy-good. – Best of luck from your friends at Winning Ponies!   Churchill Downs   Race#1 – #3 […]