Archive for January, 2010

Monday, Monday… [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 31, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 2 Comments >>

The Monday card has made the year for a track like Beulah. Being one of the only tracks running, it has made a nice handle run. But, it does offer some nice action at the beginning of the week. Race #2 – #5 Sinus Rhythm (5-2). Edgar Paucar is in the saddle for David Ashcraft. […]

Last Day Specials [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 31, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 1 Comment >>

Isn’t it hard to believe it is the last of the month already? Have you quit your resolution yet? Are you looking towards the Derby? Have you started making your charts yet? My answers are simple, they are all YES…… Well, let us leave the month with hopes for the spring, and a great day […]

Running Round In Circles

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 31, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

The night is cold. It is only 15 degrees and the wind chill is 5…. It is windy, and the sky is darkening from snow on the way. Most have gone home for dinner, to watch the big game, or play with the kids. For some, it is time to get to work. The next […]

Random Thoughts

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 29, 2010 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

Everyone has them, and for those that do not, kick back and take it all in. You will have time to get back to work, write your novel, or make dinner. Take a moment and reflect. Today I was asked by a friend, who is going to be on a panel, if I had any […]

A Tale of Track Surfaces: Dirt vs. Synthetics

by Greg Melikov

posted on January 26, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

A fairly new American saying describes Santa Anita Park: What goes around comes around. Is it really a case of justice served? I believe the more accurate interpretation is the status of Santa Anita’s main track is returning to its original surface after completing some sort of synthetic cycle. The startling announcement came from track […]

Out Of The Club

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 26, 2010 in General Discussion | No Comments >>

Looks like Mike Gill has been kicked out of the racing club. The jockeys at Penn National took a vote on Saturday night and refused to ride in any race that has a Gill horse entered. This is no “hate club,” but the riders have seen the breakdowns associated with his runners. He agreed to […]

Cry Babies

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 26, 2010 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

I went over to the track today, and for the short time that I was there, I saw some displays of childish behavior. I know that losing can be tough, but nobody cries when they win the big one… I was always told to win with grace, and to lose with face. Long story sh0rt…. […]

Dodge The Tax Man

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 26, 2010 in General Discussion, Help/Educational Articles | No Comments >>

We all like to beat the man…. The only constant is death and taxes.. One has to be for sure, but the other can be beaten. I love the dime super. It is a cool way around the tax man. I remember my first, which made me a believer. It was at Keeneland, and I […]

Tumblin’ Tuesdays [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 26, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

It is time to head up to Columbus, Ohio and make the best of the action. There was a big weekend, and from here on out, they will all have meaning. But, Tuesday afternoon also offers a chance to bankroll. So take where you can get it….Also, we will make a stop in the city […]

The New Ways

by Ed Meyer

posted on January 26, 2010 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

Long ago, the method was to run horses into shape. The last few years have had a reversal in mindset about this method.  Things are taking a different course. Fusaichi Pegasus made four starts as a three-year-old before wearing the roses. Since that time, many have changed their mind about old time theories. Here are […]