Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’

Historical Fair Grounds

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 8, 2016 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

      Getting out of town is a treat. For horse players, when they arrive at their destination it is reminiscent of searching under the Christmas tree for the gift with your name attached. I know this to be true when I pulled into the gates of Fair Grounds race track on Saturday. – If you’ve […]

Yesterday’s Roses

The roses are blooming in the hot house buildings at Churchill Downs. For the throngs of fans, we see them in our hearts year long. I remember doing a radio show years ago for Turfway Park. Our producer secured us a spot in the old press box area, and I had never attended a Kentucky Derby. […]

Free Selections / Kentucky Oaks / 5-3-2013

The Derby belongs to the world, but the Oaks is Louisville’s day at the races. Some of the best fillies in the world will battle at Churchill Downs in one of the best matched fields in years. So, grab your E-Z Win Forms, and get ready for one incredible weekend!   Churchill Downs The most up-to-date […]

Weekend Recap

It happens every year about this time. Racing fans from all walks start talking about the first Saturday in May. After this past Saturday, I can see the picture becoming crystal clear. We have a few more weekends left before the world of racing gets quiet, and the runners make their way to Churchill Downs. […]

Thoughts From the Man Cave

by Ed Meyer

posted on February 25, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Now, before you get any wild ideas about Hollywood parties or chocolate fountains just hold on there partner… Oh, it is nice and has all of the comforts that a horse player needs. A couple of computers, a big screen TV, and a stocked fridge with your favorite drinks. But this past week gets me thinking about what have […]

Greed of the Game

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 7, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

In the racing industry there are many that relish the opportunity to smile in your face, and plan to stab you in the back. Racing is a noble sport, but there are some events that really make me scratch my head… What is going on in Florida? Has Gulfstream lost their mind? Why in the name […]

Q & A / Thom Amoss

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 26, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

Thomas  M. Amoss Born – November, 17, 1961 – New Orleans, Louisiana Began working in Thoroughbred racing in 1976, and took out his trainer’s license in 1987   Question: Thom, what do you feel was one of your most instrumental preparations in becoming a professional trainer ? Answer: That would be the time I spent as a […]

Race Analysis for Fair Grounds

by Horstradamus

posted on February 14, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, News, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

A great betting race is coming up at the Fair Grounds on Thursday, February 16th.  The 9th race on the card is a 1 mile event on the turf for maidens 3, 4, and 5 years old.  Though this race is an open event all 13 entrants are males.  What makes this race so attractive […]

LeComte Stakes at Fair Grounds Preview and Picks

On Saturday, June 21 a highly competitive race for up and coming 3-year-old horses can be found at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans.  The LeComte Stakes (G3) run at one mile and 70 yards on the dirt is a chance for these talented sophomores to earn some graded stakes money and for their connections […]