On the first Saturday in May, everyone is a horse racing fan. Some wager, many watch, and even more do both. As a reminder, keep these tools in your arsenal. – At the time of this blog there are only 21 days until post time. Best of luck from Winning Ponies!   Forget trying to […]

As we swing into the next bend of the Triple Crown journey, start your real handicapping now. The real running has begun and the time to get serious is upon. – Here are three handicapping tools to make your work more productive.   1. As much as we’ve studied, there is still more to do. […]

Mother Nature has mellowed out and live racing returns to Florence, Kentucky. – The nation was in her crushing grip and many tracks have canceled over the past few weeks, but the sun shines through and there are only 26 days until spring. – With this in mind, there are some quality races this week […]

Monday is a great day to start thinking about the weekend. You know, when the big races run and marquee events fill the card. No better time to start building that bankroll than right now. So, what are ya’ waiting for? It’s almost post time.   Delta Downs   Race#2 – #1 / #1A – Reach […]

As the holiday season is upon, we have mixed feelings as we celebrate. But trust me, there will be better days ahead. – In the meantime, here are some red-hot selections for Gulfstream as you finish your wrapping, cookie making, and making the best of the season.   Gulfstream Park   Race#1 #4 – Coworth […]

  The undulating European course is down to just a few days of racing action before it disappears again for a year. – So, it’s time to play some of the best racing action in the country with a few free selections to whet your handicapping whistle. – For the complete view on how the […]

I looked over the balcony from the old press box with a smile from ear-to-ear. As a kid in the candy store, there was nothing better. Roses perfectly manicured in the infield winner’s circle, the made-to-order 75-degree day with sunshine. I was there. I had finally made it. Going to the Derby was a far-away […]

Sometimes you’ll find some of the best value at the marquee races, and sometimes it’s the small track that cashes tickets. Either way, we’ll take it any way we can get it as long as it builds our bankroll. – I make the morning line for Belterra and have first look over the runners. I […]

Let’s get hump day started in the right direction! – You’re only a couple of days from powerhouse racing action and there’s no better time than now to get that bankroll stuffed. – Best of luck from Winning Ponies!   Belterra Park     Race #1 – #4 – Heaven Sent Angel = ran 2nd last […]

Most tracks get fast when they get wet. For Belterra Park, right outside of Cincinnati, it really gets quick. This is something you’ll want to remember when making a wager on the card. – When it gets wet they protect the turf and races come off the greensward. So, if Mother Nature is predicting rain, […]