Archive for October, 2008

Trick Or Treat?

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 30, 2008 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping | No Comments >>

Halloween is not just for kids. They can’t have all of the fun…I have something sweet right here, and it may just be what the Doctor ordered for an after Breeders’ Cup witches brew. Today at Aqueduct, there was a runner by the name of Elope supposed to run. But at the time of the […]

Dodging Bullets

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 30, 2008 in General Discussion, News | No Comments >>

Inquiring minds want to know about Hollywood Park. Is it still a horse race track or just an excuse to water the grass until the bulldozers arrive? Will the best drivers here be jockeys or guys in cement mixers? Are barns to become bungalows, the home stretch main street? Will today’s opener of the annual […]

The Derby Is Preparing For The Future

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 30, 2008 in General Discussion, Kentucky Derby, News | No Comments >>

IMG today announced it has been selected as the worldwide sponsorship agent for the Kentucky Derby. The assignment is an expansion of the existing relationship between IMG Consulting and IMG Licensing and Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”). Under the multi-year agreement, IMG will now develop and pursue a broad range of strategic marketing and sponsorship opportunities […]

Pick One

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 30, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

If you had to pick just one thing, one, about this years Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, what would it be? I know, that is a tricky question. But one worth pondering… You could tell me how the day kicked off with Muhannak and Patrick Smullen paying $26.20, and proving the Europeans were for real. […]

Being On Hand Was Worth The Trip

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 30, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

Watching the Breeders’ Cup this year was worth the trip. I usually hunker down after making all of my wagers in front of my TV and catch all of the action. I love the interviews, human interest stories and the coverage. This year was different for me. I liken this year to watching someone eat […]

The Story Behind The Story

by Ed Meyer

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

Michael Iavarone, like it or not, has been in the eye of racing in 2008. His 15 minutes may have run a bit longer than most, but he had a beast in his barn. He, his trainer Richard Dutrow, and Kent Desormeaux held the country in a breath-holding position during the Triple Crown. As the […]

What’s Next?

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

Horse of the Year Curlin (Smart Strike), who finished fourth as the defending champion in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), and the other Breeders’ Cup horses trained by Steve Asmussen, came out of their races in good order. They will leave Santa Anita early Monday morning for a flight to Louisville, Kentucky, where they are […]

The Big Three In Racing

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | 2 Comments >>

Richard Dutrow Jr., the controversial trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion Big Brown, spent much of the summer firing verbal jabs at Curlin. He is not about to stop, not after his rival finished a disappointing fourth in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday, to raise questions about his legacy and whether […]

The Bottom Line

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 29, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

There are many ways to look at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships from a business and sporting standpoint, and not all examinations are going to lead to the same conclusion. The most important question is whether or not the 2008 Breeders’ Cup was a success or failure. Was the decision to hold the Cup […]

The Game Has Changed

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 23, 2008 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion | No Comments >>

The biggest shake-up in the 25-year history of the Breeders’ Cup is about to hit the American racing establishment when the bugler gets it rolling at Santa Anita on Friday. This will be a Cup no one has seen before – 14 races spread over two days, with purses stretching to $25.5 million; making it […]