Archive for September, 2009

Go West, Young Man…

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 29, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

That is the direction I will be headed. I travel under the banner of WinningPonies, and I cannot wait to play. It is like unwrapping a gift for a little kid, when it comes to contest playing for a handicapper. When I first get there, I love to meet and see cappers from around the country, […]

Fast And Loose

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 29, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Doug is a construction professional that loves to go the track.  He gets so excited, that he can’t eat lunch, or he breaks into a sweat. The excitement is just too much for my man…. Many feel and do the same things, even if they do not have the same symptoms. A few pointers to […]

Rainout Day [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 27, 2009 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

Monday was slated to be the final day of racing at Kentucky Downs. There used to be many more, but the state of racing in the bluegrass state has taken its toll. The turf racing should be ready to roll. You will want to catch some of the action and see this course first hand. […]

What A Day!

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 27, 2009 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

Saturday afternoon found me on the Kentucky-Tennessee border at Kentucky Downs for a handicapping contest. This was going to be a great day, but there were a few things that came uninvited….. The rain was sooooo bad…. It is an undulating turf course, the kind you would see in Great Britain or France.. The rain […]

On Fire!

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 24, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

No… It is not what you think. Many of us have had a streak of luck for a bit, but things get back to normal. But for Mr. McIntosh it was a hot streak of a different kind. He has worked in the same furniture store for over 35 years. He is a master carpenter, […]

Bag Of Tricks

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 23, 2009 in General Discussion, Handicapping | No Comments >>

Every player has a bag of tricks, from where they feel they can pull useful info to find that winner. You must create one if you have no special criteria, and it is not really a bag of tricks. It is the accumulation of knowledge you have learned, which you apply to picking winners. First, I […]

The Graw

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 23, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

In Hartford County, Maryland, there was a sweet little oval owned by the Hartford Agricultural and Breeders Association and a notorious gambler, Arnold “The Brain” Rothstein. This was a good time, and lasted from 1912 – 1950. The ownership was interesting to say the least. Rothstein, a New York businessman and gambler, was the brainchild […]

Try Something New

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 21, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

To work at a track is the best job in the world. I never complain, but finding new and innovative wagers and contests can be tough. I never take credit. It sucks, and this once I will too. I was working at a track which shall remain nameless. They were progressive, and having a good […]

Contest City

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 21, 2009 in General Discussion | 2 Comments >>

Many times, I have tried to convince those on the fence that contest play is the most enjoyable time you will find. I have a full docket for the next two weeks, and I am loving every minute if it… I first kick off my weekend on Friday night. I will travel down to Franklin, Kentucky. […]

Jaded?

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 21, 2009 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

I love to read articles and blogs on racing. It gives me another perspective, and I never take an opinion for or against. I just read, and take it all in. It is the opinion of someone, and needs to be respected. With that in mind, I find myself for the first time taking a […]