Posts Tagged ‘Kent Desormeaux’

Rites of Spring / Keeneland

The month of April brings the beauty of a new season. As the grass turns greenish-blue, and the buds on the trees explode into action. One could only assume that heaven has fallen to earth. That is the circle of life in the bluegrass state. Only one thing could make this season perfect, and that […]

Kentucky’s Finest / Free Kentucky Downs Selections September 2012

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 7, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The summer sun is getting cooler each day, and the usher of autumn is next up for the bluegrass state. Oh, don’t think the action is over just yet. Turfway Park kicked open the doors on Thursday, and you can watch and wager on the undulating turf at Kentucky Downs. A beautiful 1 5/8ths European […]

One More For The Road

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 23, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing | No Comments >>

As the weather-vane was being painted, and the winner’s circle festivities were taking place, there must have been some part of Doug O’Neill that wanted the trucks packed, and his runner heading to Belmont. I liken his “get er’ done” attitude to every horseman who has ever been in his shoes. They are extremely rare, […]

Free Keeneland/Oaklawn Selections – Saturday 4/14/12

The world of racing is focused on Arkansas and Kentucky. There are two prep races that have historically played a great role in sending players to the Derby. The weather is looking well for both ovals, and all that is left to do is let the horses do the talking.  One race looks like a […]

Free Keeneland Selections – 2012 Blue Grass Stakes

The track at Keeneland has been tough to get a handle. Last Saturday, 6/8 winners went wire-to-wire, or were just off the pace. As late as Wednesday, 4/6 runners made their way into the winner’s circle by closing down the lane. The weather is supposed to be in the low 70’s, and the poly track […]

Free Arlington Million Selections

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 20, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | No Comments >>

The focus can be anywhere in the country, and this weekend in Chicago there will be much action to watch.  There is an all graded Pick 4, and a sweet, all G-1 Pick 3. It should be a good day of racing, and you will want to get in on the action as it will […]

Free Saratoga Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 29, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

The weekend is hot, and I don’t mean the thermometer this time. The races are great, and you have a little time to score some bank to get in the game all weekend long. Be sure to watch Saratoga and Monmouth this weekend!  Check out the predictions for the Diana, and the IZOD Haskell Invitational […]

Free Colonial Downs Selections

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 16, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

Virginia is for lovers, and this weekend it belongs to horseplayers. At Colonial Downs, there will be some turf racing that will be some of the best in the country. So enjoy this little oval, and take in the greensward during the hot weekend that lies ahead. Colonial Downs – Saturday Race #9 – #5 […]