Posts Tagged ‘2012 Kentucky Oaks’

Weekend of Surprises

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 6, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, WinningPonies.com | 2 Comments >>

  I really looked forward to this weekend of racing. I entered in with many thoughts before Friday, and now I have a renewed vision of sorts. How many people thought the pace would collapse?  I sure did, and man was I surprised. They sizzled through six panels in 1:09, and Bodemeister looked like a […]

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Believe You Can: Congrats to Napravnik!

by Horstradamus

posted on May 4, 2012 in Horse Racing, News, News and Announcements, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Jockey Rosie Napravnik has left her mark in the racing history books by becoming the first female rider to win the 2012 Kentucky Oaks!  Aboard 13-1 Believe You Can, she certainly did just that, and this rising star deserves her moment in the spotlight.  Napravnik sat patiently right off of the pace and went on […]

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