Posts Tagged ‘Arlington Park’

Make a Racing Bucket List

We’ve all seen the movie, or at least used the term a thousand times. – ” I want to see this track before they make it a shopping mall.” – Good idea as there are more tracks that have fallen by the wayside and they’ll only be visited in pictures. – Maybe you’ve been wanting […]

The Eyes of Chicago Are Upon You

  I love Arlington Park. You have to get there at least an hour and half to walk around and examine the manicured grounds, and see the beautiful artwork and statues. Keep this one on your bucket list before CDI (Churchill) has this one-of a-kind venue holding $4,000 conditioned races. But I digress. – I’ve […]

The Start of a New Week

The past seven days have surprised, enlightened, and made me happy. There is something magical about this time of year. I’ve read about the runners who are heading to Louisville and there is a new wind a blowing. We have family, friends, and those who fit in between. Today I heard a voice from the past. […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selection Saturday / 9-14-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 13, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

As each week passes and the heat of summer fades. The racing action just keeps getting better. Winning Ponies has been delivering winners all summer long, and we look forward to rounding the big turn into the autumn racing season. Here is a sampling from the E-Z Win Forms so you can get to handicapping! […]

Change for the Bettor

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 11, 2013 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Racing has changed in leaps and bounds over the years. In the last 25-years, there has been more innovation than the last two hundred. But that is all in the history books… I was looking over my bar of racing memorabilia, and many sweet memories came flooding back. I know we’re not suppose to live […]

Free Selections / Arlington Million Card / Saturday 8-17-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 16, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

I have always loved Chicago. There is something about the city that just grabs you in a bear hug and doesn’t let go. This weekend brings back some fond memories of great food, good times, and incredible racing. As Arlington Park gets ready to kick off the 31st edition of one of my favorite races, there is only one […]

Q & A with Scott Hazelton of HRTV

When my local cable company began offering the racing package, I knew there was going to be an indention on my couch cushion. We were offered TVG in the beginning, and it stayed on for quite sometime. Then came along HRTV. I have to say it took awhile, but eventually it took over and became […]

Free Selections / Arlington Park / Saturday / 5-25-2013

There is nothing like trip to “Sweet Home Chicago” for some exciting racing action. But, if you can’t make it. – No problem… Winning Ponies is giving you a little something to consider as you are grabbing your E-Z Win Forms for the weekend!   Arlington Park Partly sunny with a high of 59 degrees. Sounds […]

Chasing The Ace

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 21, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The track is like a holy place of worship. Where else in the world can you hear thousands of fans speaking to their maker with wishful tones all at once?  I have seen some of the biggest, best, and most interesting players in the sport. Not because I had a special seat, or had a ticket […]

Winning Ponies Free Selections / Wednesday / 5-22-2013

There will be no Triple Crown winner this year. The countdown to next year began at the top of the lane in the Preakness. The illusive beast that has hidden for 35-years will be able to rest quietly, as punters from around the globe will start focusing on summer racing. But why wait? Winning Ponies […]