Archive for October, 2011

How The Dirt Surface Plays at Churchill Downs

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 27, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Educational Articles, Handicapping, Horse Racing | 1 Comment >>

The main track at Churchill Downs, which hosts a record eighth Breeders’ Cup Nov. 4-5, is different from any dirt surface in the nation. Most tracks are comprised of limestone with dirt on top. The Louisville venue has no such base while the track is mixed with a deep layer of soil, clay and organic […]

Breeders’ Cup Invasion: Euros Are Coming, Euros Are Coming

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 27, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Horse Racing, News | 1 Comment >>

The amazing Goldikova will lead an array of foreign invaders to the Breeders’ Cup in Louisville where they will battle America’s best thoroughbreds next month. However, missing from the group will be the awesome Frankel, the unbeaten British-bred named for the man who trained many classy horses for Prince Khalid Abdulla in America before his […]

Baffert Preparing Stable of Breeders’ Cup Candidates

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 27, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Horse Racing, News | No Comments >>

Trainer Bob Baffert is loaded for bear, which means aggressively seeking confrontation, when it comes to next month’s Breeders’ Cup. He is the third leading winner of BC races with seven triumphs. He won his first in 1992 in the Sprint with Thirty Slews and his last in the same race three years ago when […]

Breeders’ Cup Repeats Few and Far Between

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 27, 2011 in Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Horse Racing | No Comments >>

Repeat winners are exceptional in Breeders’ Cup races. Most rare is one fabulous thoroughbred aiming to break her record of three straight victories in the BC Mile next month. Goldikova should have an edge returning to Churchill Downs, where she defeated Gio Ponti by 1 ¾ lengths last time. A fourpeat for the 6-year-old exactly […]

Melikov’s Horses to Watch, Oct 2011, cont.

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 27, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won four times, finished second once and ran third three times since Sept. 24. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. BELMONT Barrel of Love: […]

Early Breeders Cup Picks for the Classic, Dirt Mile, and Juvenile

by Horstradamus

posted on October 23, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Even though the Breeders’ Cup is two weeks away, it’s never too early to start hunting for picks and stand out horses.  Though the prospective fields are far from certain, the top tier candidates have already picked their spots and are working out on a regular schedule leading up to the big weekend of racing.  […]

Melikov’s Horses to Watch – October 2011

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 8, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 3 Comments >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. BELMONT Sunshine Rambler: Raced sixth early, dropped to seventh more than four lengths behind after a half-mile, eased out for […]

Keeneland Celebrates 75th Year of Racing

by Horstradamus

posted on October 4, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Handicapping, Horse Racing, News, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

Keeneland first opened to the public on October 15, 1935 and has been a great center of Thoroughbred racing in Kentucky and the US ever since.  The fall 2011 racing season at Keeneland is set to open on Friday, October 7th.   Things will get off to a big start with the running of the […]