Archive for August, 2011

Travers Stakes Preview and Picks at Saratoga Race Course

by Horstradamus

posted on August 25, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, News, Other Events | 1 Comment >>

On Wednesday August 24 the field for the 142nd Travers Stakes was drawn at Saratoga Race Course.  In a racing season that has seen the same group of top 3-year-olds winning one big race only to fall short next time out, racing fans are looking for a definitive performance by one of the top choices […]

Saratoga Race Course is Graveyard of Favorites for Winter Memories

by Horstradamus

posted on August 23, 2011 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Saratoga isn’t called the “Graveyard of Favorites” for nothing, and last Sunday it proved to the world that there are no mortal locks at the storied track. Bettors were hurting after the fourth race on Sunday’s card, the Grade 2 Lake Placid Stakes, when heavily bet favorite Winter Memories finished a disappointing fourth after going […]

Horse Racing and Kids

by Horstradamus

posted on August 18, 2011 in Educational Articles, General Discussion, Horse Racing, Other Events | 4 Comments >>

When looking for family outings in this day and age, almost every festival, sporting event, or theme park has a hefty entrance fee. If you’re a horse racing fan and have kids, today’s tracks are more family-friendly than ever with a range of events and attractions in addition to great racing. Considering that most tracks […]

Weekend Breeders Cup Developments

by Horstradamus

posted on August 14, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Horse Racing, News | No Comments >>

Even though the Breeders’ Cup is nearly 3 months away, this has been a great week for watching some of the main contenders prep for their respective divisions. Stacelita: Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf On Saturday Stacelita won the Grade 1 Beverly D. at Arlington Park which is a “Win and You’re In” race […]

Free Saratoga Picks for August 11th Late Pick-4 (All Turf)

by Horstradamus

posted on August 10, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, Other Events | 3 Comments >>

On Thursday, August 11th the late Pick-4 is all about turf racing.  So if you love the green grass at the Spa, you should definitely plan on throwing down a bet.  The late Pick-4 at Saratoga has been attracting a nice handle averaging around $350,000, which has resulted in generous payoffs for sharp players.  Here […]

Jacks or Better Farm Dominates the Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder

by Horstradamus

posted on August 10, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Horse Racing, News | 2 Comments >>

Calder Race Course in sunny Miami is one of my favorite racecourses to visit and bet on.  Although it is often overlooked due to its mostly summer (hot weather) racing dates and lower class racing than Gulfstream Park in nearby Hallendale Beach, Calder has a great 2-year-old program, especially for offspring of Florida stallions. The […]

A Passing of The Torch

by John Engelhardt

posted on August 4, 2011 in General Discussion, News, News and Announcements, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

I couldn’t have been more honored recently when “Winning Ponies” host Ed Meyer asked me if I would take over the reins of the weekly broadcast. As you may have sensed from the many times he welcomed me as a guest, we are good friends and go back a long way. Our relationship is one […]

Will the Real 3-Year-Olds Please Stand Up?

by Horstradamus

posted on August 4, 2011 in Horse Racing, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Last weekend was huge racing for the 3-year-old division with the best of the crop showing up for the Jim Dandy and Haskell Invitational.  The interesting part, at least to this observer, was how one of those races contained one of the most exciting performances of the season by a 3-year-old and how the other […]

Goldikova and Midday Prep for Breeders’ Cup Overseas

by Horstradamus

posted on August 2, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Horse Racing, News | No Comments >>

While racing fans in the US were enjoying a great weekend of racing with the Jim Dandy and Haskell Invitational, across the pond there were equally exciting races with major implications for the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships coming up in November at Churchill Downs. On Sunday, August 1st Goldikova made an appearance in the […]