In an attempt to increase revenue at US racetracks, many local jurisdictions have turned towards slot machines and table games in order to boost their business.  While some states like Florida and Arkansas have approved Vegas-style slot machines and live poker tables, others have struggled against political opposition to other forms of gambling besides the [...]

If you ask professional or serious horseplayers their opinions on show betting, most will tell you to not waste too much time with this type of bet.  As the easiest bet to hit on the wagering menu, payouts are low.  Even if you are an excellent handicapper, it is hard to make money betting on [...]

For the longest time, the issue of takeout has been addressed. I have worked at two tracks, and they would have rather taken a bullet than dropped the takeout. Things are already tough enough without taking food out of your own mouth. But, for the few tracks that ride into the face of adversity, the [...]

Every track has players that call themselves professionals. For me, it has had many meanings over the years. But now, it just means someone that can quietly turn a profit without turning a head. David was a star basketball player, and a real alpha dog. He always had to win, and was addicted to exercise, [...]

Don’t you just love when your favorite track, or most of the country is snow-bound? It kinda leaves you in the dark, and sometimes looking for your daily dose of action. But, here was an idea that I kept on the back burner just for this time. I made a VHS tape of twenty races. [...]

The weekend is here, and there is nothing like having some sweet plays to make your day better. As always, be sure to check all of the tier levels, and pay attention to the new stats with mega information for the rider/trainer. I think you will really enjoy having these at your fingertips, so buckle [...]

The weather should be ugly all over the country. If it is not snow, it will be wet. So, be sure to check in with the weather tab on WinningPonies before you go to the windows.  Also, be sure to update the track condition selectors on your form to get the most accurate WP selections. [...]

You read it right! Let’s start in Florida, and enjoy the sunshine of Gulfstream and then we will shift our tack out to the left coast for Santa Anita. I like solid weather, and even if it rains, it beats the snow and blustery winds of the mid-west. Saturday Gulfstream Park Race #7 – The [...]

Gamblers, punters, or anyone who enjoys making a wager will make some pledge of change as the ball drops, and Dick Clark will make his annual appearance. We can’t help it, and no matter what you say, it will cross your mind right as you see 2011 on the screen for the 1st time. I first [...]

I can feel the winds of winter rolling around the mountain. The days of big races have fallen by the wayside. We ran the races, and tallied the score. It is about this time of the year, that I begin playing two circuits. I start looking forward to Florida and the promise of the dream [...]