Well, I guess I am going to partly break a rule and lean in a direction. I had said wait until we see some of the other big preps before you buy your stock. Now I am really starting to lean, and it is the fault of a couple of nice runners. The big dance, […]
Sunday is just a few days away and it is never too early to get your plans together. I like two plays on the Gulfstream card, it may be worth a few shekels. Gulfstream Park It is the Florida Derby, and that signals to horse players all over, that the big dance is about 5 […]
There are some big guns aiming for Sunday’s $1 million Florida Derby. Winners of the Fountain of Youth (FOY) have won Gulfstream Park’s showcase event more times than the other two traditional preps combined during the past 20 years. That’s a good omen for Soldat, who captured the 65th FOY at 1 1/8th miles by […]
I have been looking at some plays that really attract my interest, and more importantly my wallet. Sometimes it is better to select a few races and make a couple of prudent wagers. It sounds like parlay time, and what better time than now. I would suggest picking two – three tracks, and no more. I […]
There are several talented 3-year-olds going in the 98th Louisiana Derby that must prove themselves worthy of continuing on the Road to the Roses. The uncoupled trainees of Neil Howard figure to give morning line 9-5 favorite Mucho Macho Man the most trouble. Wilkinson has been freshened since his head victory over Pants on Fire […]
Last weekend, the Rebel at Oaklawn gave us a peek at a very nice runner. The Factor goes from flag fall to that’s all, and very impressive all the way. But will it be enough?? Martin Garcia in the irons went to the lead and put the field to sleep. Before we go any further, Sway […]
Last year’s initial rankings of my Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders included all three winners of Triple Crown races from Derby winning Super Saver at No. 10 to Preakness champ Lookin’ at Lucky at No. 2. It also rated Belmont victor Drosselmeyer at No. 9. So here we go again from the bottom to the […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, finished second four times and ran third eight times since Jan. 9. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct We Need […]
Nothing like a few on the house. Hopefully we can kick start your weekend, and WinningPonies can roll in and give better value. I am focusing on a few races that look good, and one in particular. So, hold on tight and here we go! Oaklawn Park – Saturday Race #9 – G-3 Azeri – […]
The Sunshine State will be rocking on Saturday, and my money will be laying in the sun. I think you will want to follow the action on this day, and WinningPonies will be dialed in to mine for the gold. Tampa Bay Downs – Saturday Race #5 – #5 Media Madness (5-2) Ramon Dominguez is […]