Archive for 2008

Another Year In The Books

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 31, 2008 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

The year of 2008 was interesting, competitive, and compelling.  This could be the same line written about every year practically, but we may be a little biased. This is after all The Sport of Kings. We saw a wonderful crop of runners emerge early on, and with the blowing winds of winter, we begin our […]

Head To Head

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 31, 2008 in General Discussion, News | No Comments >>

Thoroughbred racing’s all-time winningest jockey Russell Baze, and three of his colleagues, will fly up from Northern California to take on four of the top riders at Portland Meadows, on Jan. 7th in the first Golden Gate versus Portland Meadows Jockey Challenge, sponsored by XpressBet. The competition at the Portland, Ore., racetrack will consist of […]

California Recap

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 29, 2008 in News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Opening day at Santa Anita means Christmas is over, the springtime “Road to the Roses” is on the horizon, and there’s one last chance to evaluate some of the top runners of the waning year before voting for the Eclipse Awards. The Santa Anita “validation” may not be as important as it was before the […]

Things Are Tough All Over

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 29, 2008 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

We’re mucked and mired in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Housing, banks, retailers, auto makers and candlestick makers. You name the industry and it’s probably feeling at least a pinch from this global economic downturn. And sports, obviously, have not been immune. The Arena Football League is taking at least a year […]

Dancing Her Way Into the Winners Circle

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 29, 2008 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

You wouldn’t notice it while she is riding in a horse race adorned in silks, a helmet and goggles, but Chantal Sutherland is a beautiful person. Just ask People magazine, which in April included Sutherland in its annual listing of the world’s 100 most beautiful people. Or Vogue magazine, which featured her in a four-page […]

Pick-Six Patrol – Over $171,000

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 27, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

Today at Santa Anita, the Pick-6 begins at over $171,000. This translates into big balloons for you to take at shot. Whenever the multi-race exotics have a hot carryover, you can bet the public bets California with both hands. One of the top things on the “To-do list” is to dial up WinningPonies.com and get […]

A Tiger From Tampa

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 26, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

There is a little gift package left for you in Race #9 at Tampa Bay. Just when you thought the countdown to Santa started for next year, up jumps a play that may get you ready for the weekend. Number five, THERECOMESATIGER looks to be solid. They are traveling 5 on the turf, and this 6-year-old […]

In The Saddle

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 24, 2008 in General Discussion, News | 3 Comments >>

“Jockeys,” a TV series billed as a ‘docu-soap,’ will premiere on the Animal Planet channel on Feb. 6th, with a pair of 30-minute episodes. The program is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of seven jockeys at work and home. Featured are riders Aaron Gryder, Jon Court, Joe Talamo, Alex Solis, Mike Smith, Chantal Sutherland […]

Milestones

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 24, 2008 in News | No Comments >>

When Steve Asmussen won his 556th race of 2008 on Nov. 23rd, to break his own record for North American training wins in a year, he was asked about reaching the 600-win mark.  His response? “Five-ninety…maybe.” So much for predictions.  Last Thursday night at Delta Downs, Asmussen became the first North American conditioner to win […]

Holiday Wishes

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 24, 2008 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

As we near the kick-off of the Holiday Season, we all have a wish list of our own. I know, we all want more winners. But here is a list compiled by your own Horstradamus for the upcoming New Year. My thoughts are prepared as we come upon 2009. Here are some wishes that we […]