Hurricane Irene is racing up the east coast right now, but all is well here in the midwest. Had the option to go backslapping with a buddy at A.J.’s Roadhouse who won the first race today – or take in an evening as the lone soul in the grandstand enjoying a Cuban cigar jockey Francisco [...]
I am sure you have read that Turfway Park will not be training this spring and summer. The costs of upkeep are just too high. I think there will be more felt than just a loss of revenue at one track for sure. The horses that stabled at Turfway in Florence, Kentucky were perfectly located. [...]
Ohio Thoroughbred racetracks are all owned by casino companies. Gone are the days of the old ways, and the new horizon lays just ahead. Change is good. It does have some drawbacks, but racing will survive in the Buckeye state. Thistledown – Harrah’s Beulah Park – Penn Gaming River Downs – Pinnacle Entertainment River Downs [...]
I hate the old saying of hearing that good guys finish last… I was reading about the glorious life of Noble Threewitt, who passed away at age 99. He was a very good trainer, but even a better human being. It is not always the big tracks and big circuits. I have had the honor [...]
Every spring brings hopes of things to come. It was Derby time a few years ago that I met a gent who caught my attention. He was engaging, funny, and best of all, a “Happy Handicapper.” It was in our office at River Downs that my cohort and friend John Engelhardt, introduced me to a family friend, Mr. [...]
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 [...]
Monday is here, and you are either licking your wounds, or you are still celebrating the big win.. Either way, there is plenty of action and we have a few that need a good look…… River Downs – Monday Race #3- #5 Queens Tony (2-1) Sarvis and Cowans are 59% ITM…. 3/3 at RD, and [...]
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 [...]
Tuesday can be a nice day to cash in on a few winners. WinningPonies has been doing well with the Ohio circuit, and this blazing hot day along the river can be one for you as well. I like to think of it as one day closer to Saturday, and just another shot to make [...]
Monday is back, and it is time to do it all over again. There was an exciting weekend, but on Monday we are all even and the routine starts again….. River Downs/Thistledown – Monday Race #1 – #3 More Than Thought (8-5) Believe it or not, this is the second choice in here. Tolentino up for [...]
