It was a cold Sunday at Turfway Park and my buddy was hell-bent on taking down the final pick-four no matter what. – He had drawn up a ticket and made his wager. He was flipping between a bevy of gridiron glory and red-hot racing action. He quietly waited until the wager began and then […]
I was chatting with a friend when he broke the news to me. He was distraught and upset, and moreover disappointed in himself. “It’s all over now,” he said “And 2014 is only days old.” “That’s one way of looking at it, but why not give yourself a do-over ?” I replied. “A do-over, why would […]
After Breeders’ Cup, there is a shift in the racing world. The winds of spring turn into summer green, and the foliage change that showcases all of natures beauty. The best part about Thoroughbred racing is just when you thought it was over. It circles back for another run. This never ending cycle that has […]
The weeks leading up to Breeders’ Cup are going to be filled with some incredible action. It looks as if the next three weekends will be the springboard to make final preparations for Santa Anita. Winning Ponies has been nailing down all the details, and we have your back this weekend as well. Saturday will […]
When the first note of “My Old Kentucky Home” cranks up. This big fella’ tears up like a little kid. It reminds me of days gone by and great things to come. My family has enjoyed the races, my friends go to the races, and I live for this weekend. Breeders’ Cup is all about gambling, […]
Breeders’ Cup 2012 is only 18-days away at the time of this writing. It will take place over two days at Santa Anita on November 2, and 3, 2012. I ran into a friend of mine from the track, and he asked me the million dollar question. “Where do I begin my research for the […]
While huge payouts associated with multi-race wagers like the Pick-6 grab all the attention and headlines, there are a variety of other exotic and new wagers that offer a lot of betting action for a smaller investment. While some of these bets have been around for a long time, there are a lot of horseplayers […]