Posts Tagged ‘Harlan’s Holiday’

The Official End of Summer

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 4, 2023 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Official End of Summer

    Many mark the day with a family BBQ or fireworks and sparklers for the kids. For horse racing fans in the Ohio / Northern Kentucky area, there was only one place to be. River Downs. It sat near the shores of the muddy Ohio River as the breezes blew gently through the big […]

Size Matters ?

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 25, 2018 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

It may be a large oval where marquee races are held, events of the year take place and the biggest players in sports call home. – Or, it may be the quaint little oval that has the spark of a country fair, and generations of horsemen have worked in the sport they love. I have […]

A Life Well Lived

    I’ve worked at the races since I was 18-yrs-old. I’ve had every job on the track minus selling tickets. – During this time you meet some pretty interesting people. Adding to the list was track photographer Pat Lang. – I first met him when I made my way down to get my picture taken […]

Calling an Audible

OMAHA –  OMAHA – Flip-Flop, Kentucky Derby, – READY, SET, and THEY’RE OFF !! If you read my “Fab Four” blog about my Derby hopefuls. You’ll see my magic prediction of marquee defectors has come true. This time it had my top runner (Constitution) taking a dive before the opening bell. Add in Cairo Prince, […]

Kentucky Derby Update / The “Super Seven”

There are 50 days at the time of this blog until Kentucky Derby 140. For some it’s a day to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports. Others come together for the world’s largest party in Louisville to celebrate the Thoroughbred. For me, it’s like my birthday, Christmas, Valentines Day, and every other holiday […]

Free Selections / Fair Grounds / Saturday 12-21-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 23, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

There is some really hot action in the “Big Easy” for Super Saturday. You’ll want to read over this, grab your bankroll, and download your E-Z Win Forms with the most complete data. Use these as a starting point, and proceed to the E-Z Win data to find that nugget of wagering gold that will […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Saturday 10-19-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 18, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The Fall racing season is in full swing, and the sun is beginning to set a little earlier each day. The foliage around the nation is turning from nature’s green goodness to the brilliant colors of autumn. Yes, this is my favorite time of year to watch Thoroughbred racing. Keeneland’s boutique meet is in session, […]

Free Selections / Saturday / 3-30-2013

The price of poker is going up, and so are the points for the Kentucky Derby. The rewards get a bit sweeter, and the runners are in high gear as they chase the  100 – 40- 20 – 10 point values. One thing is for certain, everyone will have their “A” game on display. So, […]

Gulfstream Park / Free Selections / Saturday

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 25, 2013 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

With no real football until next week, there should be no excuse to buckle down and really get capping. Most of the country has snow, ice, and rain. But if the weatherman is correct, it should be a solid day in Hallandale, Florida as we kickoff the road to the Derby. So, grab your E-Z Win […]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Bankroll!

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 4, 2013 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

This weekend, the game of racing begins the seasonal trek to Churchill Downs. One of the first tests await the early birds at Aqueduct, and that definitely has me in a New York state of mind. So, grab your E-Z Win Forms, and lets kick off 2013 with the first glimpse of the hopefuls. Aqueduct […]