Archive for April, 2010

Kentucky Derby 136 [Free Selection]

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 29, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Kentucky Derby | 13 Comments >>

2010 Kentucky Derby post positions and morning line odds Post… Horse… Jock… Trainer… ML 1 Lookin At Lucky Garrett Gomez Bob Baffert 3-1 2 Ice Box Jose Lezcano Nick Zito 10-1 3 Noble’s Promise Willie Martinez Ken McPeek 12-1 4 Super Saver Calvin Borel Todd Pletcher 15-1 5 Line of David Rafael Bejarano John Sadler […]

Have You Heard Much About Dosage?

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 29, 2010 in Educational Articles, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby | No Comments >>

Dr. Steven Roman created a system in the 70’s that generated a numerical rating which would show a horse’s pedigree for being speedy, or having bloodlines to be a closer. Sprinters typically have higher numbers, while route runners have lower dosage.  The world of racing was locked in, but for this past year, it has […]

The Kentucky Oaks [Free Selection]

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 28, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | 8 Comments >>

This Derby for the gals really offers some value. If you glance once, you will come out with the favorite and call it a day. It is only when you go a little deeper, that you might just sit back and have a cup of tea and make sense of this race. #5 Blind Luck […]

Lessons Learned

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 26, 2010 in General Discussion, Kentucky Derby | 4 Comments >>

It was just a year ago that Joe Talamo was ready to ride in the race of his life. He was set to ride I Want Revenge, and he was scratched the morning of the Derby. Talamo is as tough as they come, but he looked as if tears could roll out of his eyes […]

Rollin’ At The River [Free Selections]

by Ed Meyer

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

Churchill Downs will be taking main stage on Friday and Saturday. But, in the meantime, you might as well make some dough waiting to see the races. River Downs Race #3 – #4 Dead Serious (8-5). Hector Rosario in the irons today. He has been quoted as having so much talent, that it is no telling […]

Derby Doings: Three Pletcher Horses Won’t Run

by Greg Melikov

posted on April 26, 2010 in General Discussion, Kentucky Derby | 3 Comments >>

The likely favorite for the Kentucky Derby is out for the second straight year. It truly is déjà vu with Eskendereya sidelined. “Basically his left leg is filled from his ankle up to the knee,” trainer Todd Pletcher told BloodHorse.com over the weekend. “We need to get some of that edema out of there before […]

Derby Dreams

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 26, 2010 in General Discussion, Kentucky Derby | 2 Comments >>

Todd Pletcher must feel about as lonely as an island out in the far reaching ocean. He will be sending out a crew of runners for the Derby, but the one he wanted to run will have to watch from the barn.  Hopefully there will be a chance he will not be retired, and if he […]

Value

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 25, 2010 in General Discussion | 2 Comments >>

On Sunday, I was looking at small field sizes at New York, Kentucky, and River Downs, where I work. I was surprised when I began to average out the prices. It was a little different than I thought…. I was always under the impression that you must have 12 horse fields or the races were […]

The Big Gal Is Coming

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 25, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | No Comments >>

Friday is Louisville’s day at the races. The Derby is for the fans, but the Oaks is for the locals. The under card is packed, and is always stocked pack full of big action. The La Troienne is  a great race. Formerly known as the Louisville Stakes, and it will be contested at 1 1/16th […]

Did You Know?

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 25, 2010 in Educational Articles, Kentucky Derby | 4 Comments >>

Everyone who enjoys sports has heard of the Derby.  It is called by many names, and is attended by people from all walks of life. It is the pageantry, the energy, and the thundering hooves that last 400 yards that makes everyone a racing fan for two minutes every year. There are many stories and […]