Posts Tagged ‘Animal Kingdom’

It’s Post Time!

For months we have watched every prep, and read about all of the works. You have heard about the defections, excuses, and late arrivals of great efforts. But as the Hall Of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was quoted, “people have opinions, and horses have answers.” The Kentucky Oaks may take place under conditions other […]

The 137th Derby: Pretenders, Maybes, And Contenders

by Greg Melikov

posted on May 5, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby | No Comments >>

This is one tough Kentucky Derby to figure out, sort of like 2009. And there’s a good chance of rain on Saturday for the 137th edition. Remember over the past three decades only four favorites have won — all in the 21st Century. Big Brown was the last in ’08; Street Sense,’07; Smarty Jones, ’04; […]

What Did We Learn?

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 17, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby | 2 Comments >>

After the Toyota Bluegrass and the Arkansas Derby, I have come out with a few thoughts. With all due respect; you can keep Santiva, Brilliant Speed, Uncle Mo, Elite Alex, Anthony’s Cross, Silver Medallion, Sway Away, The Factor, Comma to the Top, and Pants on Fire. Some won’t have enough earnings, and this is the […]

Opening Day

No, not your favorite baseball team….. It is Keeneland time!  For racing fans, it is like going to the circus and riding all the rides at the amusement park. It does not get any better, and lets jump right in and fire away! Keeneland Race #1 #1 Gentlemans Code & 1A Everyday Dave – They […]

Polycapping

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 29, 2011 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby | 1 Comment >>

The synthetic revolution arrived in the middle of the night, and before our eyes, has transformed racing.  Well, maybe not so dramatic, but you get the picture. For all of the good stuff that synthetic ovals have provided for racing, the issue of determining a runner’s ability to compete on the greatest stage, can be […]

Weekend Plans

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 24, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

I have been looking at some plays that really attract my interest, and more importantly my wallet. Sometimes it is better to select a few races and make a couple of prudent wagers. It sounds like parlay time, and what better time than now. I would suggest picking two –  three tracks, and no more. I […]