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		<title>Bridge Jumping Not for the Faint of Heart</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2011/09/07/bridge-jumping-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2011/09/07/bridge-jumping-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Horstradamus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you ask professional or serious horseplayers their opinions on show betting, most will tell you to not waste too much time with this type of bet.  As the easiest bet to hit on the wagering menu, payouts are low.  Even if you are an excellent handicapper, it is hard to make money betting on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Apple a Day</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2011/04/13/an-apple-a-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many fans over the years have called into question the use of medication in racing. When a group with mega-clout, such as The Jockey Club, steps up to mic and supports race day medication elimination, the winds of change are at gale-force and rising. In Europe, the runners have hay, oats, and water. The efforts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bet With Your Head And Not Over It!</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/08/05/horseplayers-should-always-keep-their-cool-when-wagering/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/08/05/horseplayers-should-always-keep-their-cool-when-wagering/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have we come to the track or O.T.B, and lost a nice wager?  We have this odd feeling that we are &#8220;on&#8221; and it is time to make a big bet to get all even and a few bucks ahead. In poker, it is called steaming, and in racing it is called [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homework</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/06/30/tips-on-reading-past-performances/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/06/30/tips-on-reading-past-performances/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Handicapping]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have to applaud your efforts in seeking out a data system that covers all bases. One that will uncover the hidden points you may miss. But, before you jump in head-first, I want you to do a little homework. The PP&#8217;s on WinningPonies can unfold and look like any program or DRF you have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pick Your Spots</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/04/03/picking-your-spots-is-the-most-important-handicapping-angle/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/04/03/picking-your-spots-is-the-most-important-handicapping-angle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I live for weekend wagering&#8230; Don&#8217;t you? Especially this time of year, there is a cornucopia of action of the best runners from the biggest connections. But, as fun as they are to watch, some real value may lay just beneath the surface. The marquee days have a big G-1 or G-2 race that takes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Your Homework!</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/02/05/some-profitable-horse-racing-handicapping-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/02/05/some-profitable-horse-racing-handicapping-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mom and Dad were right. Just do your homework and buckle down. It will payoff in the long run&#8230; Most get complacent at times during the year. You need to have a few habits locked in to help your bottom line. Here are a few simple suggestions that will keep your accounts heading in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dodge The Tax Man</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/01/26/lower-minimums-on-exotic-wagers-can-help-horseplayers-avoid-taxes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2010/01/26/lower-minimums-on-exotic-wagers-can-help-horseplayers-avoid-taxes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all like to beat the man&#8230;. The only constant is death and taxes.. One has to be for sure, but the other can be beaten. I love the dime super. It is a cool way around the tax man. I remember my first, which made me a believer. It was at Keeneland, and I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turfway Tips</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/12/02/turfway-park-handicapping-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want the inside scoop on what to look for, and what a player needs to have in hand, you are in the right place at the right time.  Just download your data, and take a look at these little nuggets. There is no exact diagram or design for winning at Turfway Park. But [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take A Break</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/08/20/overbetting-will-only-lead-to-losses/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/08/20/overbetting-will-only-lead-to-losses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love to play the races. Plain and simple, I am a fan. I wish racing would happen round the clock on TV and the computer, and you could bet anytime you wanted. Oh, it already does!  So what is the problem? As much as I love to play, I play selectively. If you watched fifteen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Start Our Bankroll!</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/05/06/place-parlay-strategy-to-build-bankroll-for-the-preakness-stakes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/05/06/place-parlay-strategy-to-build-bankroll-for-the-preakness-stakes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Preakness is a little more than a week away, and we need to recover by getting a roll ready to fire with on leg two of the Triple Crown. Don&#8217;t worry, there is time. I hate to advise straight chalk. I take what I can get, and when I can get it. But, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Bias??</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/01/01/aqueduct-seems-to-no-longer-favor-speed/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2009/01/01/aqueduct-seems-to-no-longer-favor-speed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Has anyone been paying attention to The Big &#8220;A&#8221;? The speed is being run down, stalked and caught at the wire. What is going on? Once upon a time, whoever had the lead at the 1/4 pole was getting ready for the camera. I have been watching very closely over the past few days. Two [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Gamble Or Wager?</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/12/23/the-key-to-wagering-successfully-is-having-a-clear-goal/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/12/23/the-key-to-wagering-successfully-is-having-a-clear-goal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides &#8220;Who do you like,&#8221; the question I hear the most is &#8220;How do you bet?&#8221; There&#8217;s no easy answer, but I&#8217;ll give it a shot. First of all, handicapping is easy; betting is hard. But beyond the actual execution of bets, there are many other factors going on that need to be understood if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Handicapping Magic</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/09/13/handicapping-magic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, here you are and you have your WinningPonies.com info in hand. You are more than halfway there, but you need to know the 1-2-3&#8242;s of finding the treasure. Use the tier rating system. This is more than just a list of favored runners as some sheets use. It lists them into tiers. This can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brother Can You Spare A Dime?</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/09/05/brother-can-you-spare-a-dime/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/09/05/brother-can-you-spare-a-dime/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love playing exotics. Everything from the opening double to whatever is offered in the final race of the day. It gives the player a chance to get out of a hole, or better the bankroll before heading to the car. A wager that has become popular for players at all levels is the 10-cent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Double Your Pleasure</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/08/18/double-your-pleasure/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/08/18/double-your-pleasure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Meyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A forgotten wager that has fallen by the wayside is the Daily Double. This wager makes the player choose the winner of two races in advance of the first wager. Sound like fun? It still is&#8230;.. To play doubles, you need to do your handicapping ahead. This makes your selection process easier, and WinningPonies.com can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>War Pass Demonstrates Why Bridge Jumpers Shouldnt Jump</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/03/15/war-pass-why-bridge-jumpers-should-not-jump/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2008/03/15/war-pass-why-bridge-jumpers-should-not-jump/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Horstradamus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[War Pass is no longer undefeated. Perhaps he lost because of a bad start or because he had a fever earlier in the week. Regardless, the 1-20 &#8220;lock&#8221; failed to Show (he ran dead last in a 7 horse field). Yes, we also thought War Pass was a &#8220;sure thing&#8221; (despite the fact the winner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Effectively Bet Superfectas</title>
		<link>http://blog.winningponies.com/2007/10/15/how-to-effectively-bet-superfectas/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.winningponies.com/2007/10/15/how-to-effectively-bet-superfectas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Horstradamus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On occasion, we receive comments from customers asking how we take credit for a Superfecta in our Big &#8216;Uns if our top pick didn&#8217;t hit the board or if our 6th or 7th pick ran 3rd or 4th. People often underestimate the difficulty in correctly predicting a Superfecta. For this very reason, it is usually [...]]]></description>
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