Posts Tagged ‘race tracks’

Memorial Day Memories

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 26, 2014 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The track has always been a place where I’ve gone. It was there when I was lucky enough to tag along with my dad. It was there when I had sad times in my life, for it always took my mind away. The track has always been there, and no matter how it has transformed. I […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go??

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 10, 2013 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Snow and ice are in the forecast, and tracks cancel from time to time. But that is winter racing, and horse players are well adjusted. Once upon a time when nine live races filled the day, you had to arrive early just to get a parking spot. Gamblers enjoyed the races, and going to the track was a big day out. […]

Behind the Velvet Rope

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 24, 2013 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Every track has a special place where big players can hide. Well, maybe hide is a bit strong, but they want out of the mutuel lines and enjoy personalized service. They are deserving, but how does one go about getting on the list behind the velvet rope? For many moons this was my job as Player Development […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Saturday 9-21-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 19, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The weeks leading up to Breeders’ Cup are going to be filled with some incredible action. It looks as if the next three weekends will be the springboard to make final preparations for Santa Anita. Winning Ponies has been nailing down all the details, and we have your back this weekend as well. Saturday will […]

Change for the Bettor

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 11, 2013 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Racing has changed in leaps and bounds over the years. In the last 25-years, there has been more innovation than the last two hundred. But that is all in the history books… I was looking over my bar of racing memorabilia, and many sweet memories came flooding back. I know we’re not suppose to live […]

Get To Know Your Most Valuable Asset

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 16, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

I was contacted two weeks ago by a manager from a local race track. He is versed in his field and knows how to make a buck. This guy wears more hats than many, and is involved in all areas of the game. So why is he calling?…  I know I could bring a up a point or […]

Three Wise Men

by Ed Meyer

posted on June 26, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

It was a Sunday evening, and it was the final card of a long week. The racing was conducted in brutal cold, and there was always that welcome time of having two days off.  Sunday meetings were held at least once a month, and your attendance was mandatory. Well, at least mandatory if you wanted to kick back […]

No Kids, No Fun, and No Business

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 22, 2013 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 2 Comments >>

We grew up going with grandpa, or making the weekend trek with dad to see the ponies. There were kiddie areas, game rooms, and of course ice cream. The many Memorial Day picnics we had as a family, still resonate in my memory bank today. Long story short, kids enjoy the races. If you doubt […]

Chasing The Prize

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 23, 2012 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

We all know what to expect when we bet with our local OTB, ADW, or the race track of our choosing. This is pointed at the wagering menu for the most part. But things don’t have to be so stale. I salute the tracks and out-of-the-box thinkers. It is up to the people that put on the […]

Change is Gonna Come

Ladies and gentlemen, the revolution has arrived, and it is a little different than we thought it would be. What we once hoped and prayed for, we now fear with our every breath. Oh, how we long for the simple days when things made sense, and all was well. Turfway Park lost its September dates to […]