Archive for March, 2012

Free Gulfstream Park Selections – Mar 31, 2012

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 30, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

It is hard to believe that the big day has arrived in Florida. There are many questions to be answered, and the weekend officially begins the final furlong of finding that Derby runner. There will be letdowns, surprises, and runners that have delivered the goods with every effort. Be sure to check your weather report […]

Union Rags Aims for Victory in Rich Florida Derby

by Greg Melikov

posted on March 27, 2012 in Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Union Rags on Saturday attempts to become the sixth Fountain of Youth winner to take the Florida Derby since Fly So Free in 1991. The colt, with the only blemish on his record of four victories a neck loss to Hansen in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, breezed four furlongs in 49 seconds at the […]

Dangerous Odds

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 27, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing | 1 Comment >>

I was a young boy when a football-carrying monster by the name of Earl Campbell would punish runners, and do it on the feet of a ballerina. He made every game for the Houston Oilers exciting for the sport. I was perusing an article where they were describing the Heisman Trophy winner, and NFL Hall Of Famer […]

Free Turfway Park Selections – Saturday 3/24/12

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 23, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Here is your Jeopardy question of the day: “What track did Animal Kingdom prep and win before going to Louisville and wearing the roses?” – Yep, it would be Turfway Park. The track that gave us – Hansel, Lil E. Tee, Serena’s Song, Cat Thief, as well as last Derby’s winner Animal Kingdom. I don’t […]

Greg Melikov’s Top Ten 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders – Fourth Edition

Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: My Adonis: One of the most experienced sophomores has hit the board seven of eight times. The son of Pleasantly Perfect was runner-up to Hansen in the Gotham at Aqueduct. He needs to step up because his […]

Melikov’s Horses to Watch, Mar 2012, cont.

by Greg Melikov

posted on March 19, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won 10 times, finished second four times and ran third three times since Feb. 8. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Sammzilla: Raced […]

Free Florida Selections – Mar 17, 2012

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 16, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 2 Comments >>

I am counting on the sunshine holding this weekend. I peeked at the weather report, and it looks good enough to grab my E-Z Win Forms and head on out to the track. Here are a few runners that deserve a good look, and be sure to use the easy-to-read color-coded tiers to find your mega-value. […]

Baffert Guns for Third Straight Rebel Triumph

by Greg Melikov

posted on March 14, 2012 in Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Bob Baffert loves traveling west when it comes to stakes races, particular those of late at Oaklawn Park. The California-based trainer has saddled all but one winner of the Southwest and Rebel Stakes since 2010. Baffert’s Conveyance captured the Southwest two years ago. When the race was divided into two divisions this year for the […]

Couch Capper

I was laying low last weekend with a long overdue dentist visit to man-up, and get my wisdom teeth removed. For this pain in the jaw experience, I spent mucho time on the couch listening to how things are shaking out for the Derby. Here are some insights that jumped out, and they began to […]

Greg Melikov’s Top Ten 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders – Third Edition

Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Gemologist: One of the colts in the Todd Pletcher stable that has scored twice at Churchill Downs. The son of Tiznow shares the same connections as Super Saver who captured the 2010 Kentucky Derby. Next start: Oaklawn […]