It is time to start taking inventory. No, not on how many boxes you have or why you didn’t do your work project. One where you take a look at your methods, and find your madness. I get a lot out of talking with folks and knowing what makes them tick. It is like handicapping [...]

After the Toyota Bluegrass and the Arkansas Derby, I have come out with a few thoughts. With all due respect; you can keep Santiva, Brilliant Speed, Uncle Mo, Elite Alex, Anthony’s Cross, Silver Medallion, Sway Away, The Factor, Comma to the Top, and Pants on Fire. Some won’t have enough earnings, and this is the [...]

When the Arkansas Derby runs on Saturday, I think we will have what I like to call the “false positive.” We will see a very nice runner, The Factor, whose style does not fit Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Martin Garcia is teaming up with Bob Baffert, and they do extremely good [...]

Rare is it to find me wanting to do some small track wagering this early in the week. I have an itch, and Beulah Park in Columbus, Ohio has the scratch. Beulah Park Race #1 – #4 British Banker (2-1) He is ridden by a (24%) rider, and trained by national win player Joe Woodard [...]

Injuries and upsets in major preps have muddled my list of Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders. Here’s the revised lineup from the bottom to the new No. 1: Stay Thirsty: The Gotham winner flopped in the Florida Derby, but the son of Bernardini wasn’t the only stakes winner to stub his hoof this spring. He [...]

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, finished second three times and ran third four times since Jan. 23. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct W. W.’s [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

The “Big Easy” is getting in swing, and they will only get better as the meet goes along. So, we might as well kick it in high gear and enjoy this Louisiana-bred card. Fair Grounds – Saturday Race #6 – #4 Superior Storm (6-5) A gal who loves the course, and is 4/4 ITM. Exits [...]