I played in a handicapping contest last night. I know, you are more than aware that I love this stuff…. But, I want you to put it on your list of things to do as a horse player. To play with your peers is great fun. I know people all around the nation, and it is […]
Favorites in the Florida Derby have dominated in the 21st century. Eight winners have returned less than $7 on the front end, including five top choices. During the previous decade, only one favorite made the Gulfstream Park winner’s circle: High Fly, which paid $2.80. In the past 10 renewals, there have been only two double-digit […]
California racing always catches my eye. I guess it is that I am finally getting used to the synthetic surface, and the turf is in excellent shape. With that in mind, here are a few that may need a second look before making your way to the windows. Santa Anita – Wednesday Mar 17th Race […]
I was wanting to know how my employees were handling business day-to-day. It didn’t matter how many times I watched, I employed “secret shoppers” who approached them and made transactions. After which, they would meet with me. I would call a meeting with each of them separately, and reward them, or offer constructive advice for […]
I would have loved to have seen two of the best females get back on the track and square up for $5 million. It would have had the feeling of Seabiscuit and War Admiral. But, I guess we’ll just have to wonder what would have been. It was confirmed that Rachel Alexandra would not run in […]
The games will be starting, and the bevy of action is non-stop. It was kinda’ like this past Saturday. But, we all have the Monday hangover with not many of the marquee tracks to play. I like to find value where I can, and start thinking about going to a handicapping contest on Friday. I […]
Every team has one, and there is only one on a ship. All sports teams have them, and any organization that looks to a leader needs one. I knew one. He was one of the last of his kind, and I don’t think they make them like him anymore. “They don’t teach it in night […]
I was sitting in the same spot on the couch, ALL DAY. With all of the races, and a nasty little cold to boot, there was no better place to be. Here are a few observations. Respond if you wish, because they are not law or scientific facts. The Tampa Bay Derby showed me a […]
At this moment, I am watching Gulfstream Park run in a quagmire. Now, that is likely to change by the morning, and now more than ever, I would advise you to check the weather and change the track condition tab if needed. But, I digress… I do like some plays on the Saturday card. Funny […]
We have heard the old saying. I guess it holds true, and for everyone that has worked in a field where they love the what they do, it is true…. For me, I started pitching pennies in the boys’ room. It wasn’t about the big gamble, but for the action… It came, and it never […]
