Archive for the ‘Handicapping’ Category

Preakness Runners By the Numbers

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 17, 2022 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Preakness Runners By the Numbers

The second leg in the Triple Crown happens this Saturday. Sorrowful to say the Derby winner Rich Strike will pass on this race and enjoy the extra time needed to prepare for the Belmont. The team involved feel this is best and felt if they would have had another week, he would have been ready. […]

Why I Love Horse Racing

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 13, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Why I Love Horse Racing

As I walk through the paddock, chatting a bit while the majestic horses thunder past, snorting and whinnying as workout riders become one with the animal. That is my office for the day, and there hasn’t been a time when I haven’t loved every second and think I never will. Kentucky Derby 148 went to […]

Sunday Funday – Free Selections Keeneland

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 24, 2022 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Sunday Funday – Free Selections Keeneland

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 […]

Two Ways to Keep Them Looking

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 10, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Two Ways to Keep Them Looking

In racing, I have had the distinct pleasure of watching the big boys and the little tracks. Both have merit, and my learning from one helped me with the other. I used to have to ultra focus on pennies just so we could have a fan-friendly event for the smaller venues, and when breaking into […]

Three Ways to Get New Players Involved

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 10, 2022 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Three Ways to Get New Players Involved

We live in times of putting our masks away only to pull them out again at a later time. During this time many yearned to try and get back to normalcy and enjoy the things the pandemic put on hold. As I watched the opening of Keeneland yesterday, I think we may have a new […]

Free Selections – Turfway – Jeff Ruby Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 9, 2022 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Selections – Turfway – Jeff Ruby Day

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     […]

Free Selections – Turfway Park – Friday

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 9, 2022 in Blogroll, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Selections – Turfway Park – Friday

Only a couple days left in the race meet, and this Saturday is bound to have your inner gambler ready to roll. – But, in the meantime still, plenty of spot plays to have your bankroll in ship-shape! – What are ya’ waiting for? It’s almost post-time!   Turfway Park / Friday   Race#1 – […]

Turfway Park Free Selections – Thursday

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 31, 2022 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Turfway Park Free Selections – Thursday

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 […]

The Big Ticket

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 23, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Big Ticket

There is nothing like having a shot at the big prize. Usually, a pick 4, 5, or pick-six. -I have been watching pools this winter and sometimes they are definitely worth the shot. But, taking a shot at the big pool comes along with a large ticket cost. – “You can’t win it unless you […]

Free Selections – Wednesday – Turfway Park

by Ed Meyer

posted on February 22, 2022 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Selections – Wednesday – Turfway Park

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 […]