I went into the weekend with excitement to play Saratoga and try to make a few bucks. – Trying to score is not a bad thing and keeping the bankroll growing is a great thing. – The best part of working at the track is you’ll never know what you’ll see. Maybe it’s an old […]
It has been 50 days into the Belterra Park meet, and there is definitely some angles to take advantage of before heading to the windows. What was once the beautiful River Downs has now shape-shifted and rebuilt in the image of a glitzy casino and new race track. The track is smaller than most, but […]
If you read any of my blogs you’ll hear about colorful characters, industry doings, and what needs to be fixed in the sport. All are true, and they all hold water. But life is more important than any of the problems that face racing. Sometimes the best days are ones where nothing incredible happens, but something magical […]
I have been working, attending races, or following the action longer than I would like to tell. Here are some ideas for handicapping the oval, and hopefully this will take some of the chill out of the season. The track The poly track that was installed in 2005 has stood the test of time. But, […]
The poly track can play many ways in Kentucky. In the fall, it plays for closers, and in the winter, it tightens up and allows speed to rule. Just keep your eye on the weather, and you won’t get fooled again. Turfway Park – Friday Race #2 – #7 Seaside Storm (3-1) James Lopez in […]
Here it is, Tuesday already…..It will only be a few days until the long weekend, and there will be a cornucopia of action once again…..Until then, here are some fine runners to get your action on. River Downs – Tuesday Race #2 – #4 Regent’s Daughter (3-5) Perry Outzs, who is closing in the all-time […]
Sunday is always my favorite day at RD. We have 8 live races, and it is the game I love to see. No mingling with Thistledown, and the day flies by with action. River Downs – Sunday Race #1- #4 Star Award (2-1) Gabriel Lagunes in the irons, for Sergio Baez. Baez was the longtime […]
Every track has them once in a while. This is where a player bets a HUGE amount of dough on a very big favorite. The ones that go off 1-9, and have to pay a minimum of $2.10 to show….. If you can get a nickle on a dollar from the bank, you better go […]