Posts Tagged ‘Pulpit’

Breeders’ Cup – First Glimpse – Day #2 – Part #4

The races are getting better and the fields assembled are some of the best in the history of the Breeders’ Cup. Be sure to take a look and get a good visual image of some of the runners and use this as an appetizer. Download the Winning Ponies E-Z Win Forms to see how the […]

Free Selections / Oaklawn Park / Saturday 3-15-2014

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 14, 2014 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

On February 24, 1905, Oaklawn Park rolled out their first race card. A whopping crowd of 3,000 people showed up in Hot Springs, Arkansas to watch Duelist win the very first race. Since 1905, Oaklawn has become a fixture in the world of racing. You can liken it to many of the boutique meets that […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Sunday 2-23-2014

by Ed Meyer

posted on February 24, 2014 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Winning Ponies is coming down with a bad case of “Derby Fever” after watching all of the red-hot action on Saturday. Do you think we saw a glimpse of the winner for Kentucky Derby 140 ? If you’re not sure, you can watch the replays for the Derby and Oaks preps here on Winning Ponies.  […]

Checking On The Competition

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 14, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

On the road to the Derby, many factors come into play. Did a horse get something out of the race ? – Did they encounter any trouble and learn ?? – Could a race be a “mirage” of sorts by fooling our eyes with an effort that wasn’t as good as posted ?? – Any […]

The 29th Breeders’ Cup: It’s Exotic Wagers, Horseplayers

Breeders’ Cup payoffs are often quite generous so exotic wagers should have upper hand over straight bets. While this year’s 29th renewal lacks full fields in half of the races over the two days, it should make wagering affordable for the average horseplayer.   There are 10 horses or fewer in seven of the 15 races, […]

Opening Day

No, not your favorite baseball team….. It is Keeneland time!  For racing fans, it is like going to the circus and riding all the rides at the amusement park. It does not get any better, and lets jump right in and fire away! Keeneland Race #1 #1 Gentlemans Code & 1A Everyday Dave – They […]

One Belmont Stakes Myth Keeps on Kicking

by Greg Melikov

posted on June 1, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | 3 Comments >>

The word is out again perpetuating a racing myth that won’t go away — the Belmont Stakes belongs to stretch runners. A couple of examples from two major racing websites that will go nameless: “Kentucky Derby runner-up Ice Box, the likely morning-line favorite for the June 5 Belmont Stakes, breezed four furlongs in 49 3/5 […]

New York’s Jewel

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 31, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | No Comments >>

I know we are a few days away from the drawing of the official post position order, but here are a few thoughts to keep in mind when examining all of the action this week. I know we may change our mind between now and the race, but as of right now, I am taking […]