Posts Tagged ‘Summer racing’

The Happy Horseplayer – End of Summer

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 2, 2019 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

” I can feel the cooler winds making their way in. – Summer is over.” – The Flamingo Kid   From the movie back in my younger years was the tale of gin playing moneymen at an exclusive club at the beach. – It was a great movie of a kid trying to find himself […]

The Happy Horseplayer

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 5, 2018 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Another month in the books and the summer tracks we waited for are gone again. But not to worry, they’ll be back and that’s the good news. – Watching and wagering on summer tracks is always great, but like the seasons they drift away and become a memory. Racing gives the horseplayer something to look […]

The Happy Horseplayer

      The summer is in full swing as heat and humidity replaced the snow and cold. – No complaints from this end. – There’s a great deal going on in my world of racing and life. The month of July is special and hopefully, it will hold a lucky streak at the windows […]

The End of Summer

Right about now you’re hearing Don Henley in your head. – No worries, it will disappear once you finish reading. But if not, the “Boys of Summer” are on You Tube to use as your personal handicapping music. – All of the complaining and crying about the humidity will be on the short list as the […]

The First Day of Summer

I just finished a day at the track, and now its time to relax. A cold beer in one hand, and a Macanudo in the other. What more could a man ask for? – The tracks are gearing up for some of the best racing of the year, and it all begins today. The Summer […]

Chalk Dusters

Summer is one best months to be a racing fan. You’ve just finished up the Triple Crown, and grass racing is in full-bloom. Oh, the days of watching and wagering on some my favorite tracks are coming. Come to think of it, I love all of the seasons. They bring in unique racing meets, and the […]

Winning Ponies / Free Selections / Labor Day / 9-2-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 1, 2013 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Labor Day signals the end of summer. The summer ovals that we awaited with are getting ready for that long winter slumber. But there is a super day of racing action on tap. Winning Ponies is geared up for the last blast of summer, and this is one day you won’t want to miss!   […]

Labor Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

This was the signal that summer is drawing the curtains to a close. There will be no more swimming, and sunburns will be a bad memory. I remember as a kid that we had a family get-together, and it involved a day at the races. Can you think of that? A day at the races? […]