Small Tracks; Big Excitement

The wafting smell of fresh popcorn as you walk through the gates. As you make your way to the program stand and purchase your book for the day, tip sheet hawkers yell out their sales pitch of winner’s from yesterday, and the ones that await today. – You have made your way into the massive […]

A Sonny Day

I walk into the jocks room, clock in, and gab with the valets, clerk of scales, silks man, and riders just coming into the room. The energy of what awaits is quietly in the background as the buzz of getting ready is underway. I would shake hands, give a big hug, or just say “hello” […]

The Feeling That Only Racing Can Bring

We all remember our first date, first kiss, wedding, and when you held your baby for the first time. These are the important dates that never leave you. But when it comes time to enjoying a day at the races, this gambler has done some soul searching and came up with a few feelings that […]

Best Seat in the House

We all have our favorite jobs. You know, the ones when we pull into the parking lot and run in to start the day? Yeah, most of us have had them, and for the ones who haven’t, yours are on the way. – Me, I’ve had a helluva good time. The majority of my working […]

Don’t Ever Count Him Out

Don’t call it a comeback I’ve been here for years Rocking my peers and putting suckers in fear – LL Cool J “I just wanted to be the best rider from Rivervale, Arkansas. That was good enough for me.” – Ouzts began riding horses with his cousins Earlie Fires and Jackie Fires. Earlie was inducted […]

Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 6, 2021

The final four days of the 2021 race meet are winding down. Man, where has the beautiful days of summer disappeared to? – Just seems like we just got started and 93 days later here we are. But, not to worry. We’ve been doing well with our selections and there is no better time than […]

Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 5, 2021

The final four days of the 2021 race meet are winding down. Man, where has the beautiful days of summer disappeared to? – Just seems like we just got started and 93 days later here we are. But, not to worry. We’ve been doing well with our selections and there is no better time than […]

Belterra Park – Free Selections – Wednesday, 9/22/2021

The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers on both days and the temperatures are going to be dropping by mid-week. We’ll take a good look at the card and start getting a jump on our bankroll building for the weekend. – What are we waiting for? It’s almost post-time! Belterra Park […]

Belterra Park – Free Selections -Tuesday, 9/21/21

The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers on both days and the temperatures are going to be dropping by mid-week. We’ll take a good look at the card and start getting a jump on our bankroll building for the weekend. – What are we waiting for? It’s almost post-time! Belterra Park […]

Belterra Park – Free Selections – Weds, 9/15/2021

As of now, there is a 70% chance of thunderstorms this day. – I’ve always loved the different track conditions and how they affect the running when the conditions change. Just sit back and fear not. If it rains, let it pour! – We’ll be ready with some good selections to make it feel like […]

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