Archive for July, 2012

Horses to Watch July 2012 part 2

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 30, 2012 in Uncategorized | 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 five times, finished second three times and ran third eight times since June 22. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. ARLINGTON PARK Nolan’s […]

Free Pick-Four Selections / Saratoga / Saturday

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 27, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

Last week was an old-fashioned butt kicking… I knew the card was tough but they gave me a new definition of striking out. But as the great Harvey Pack would be first to let you know, ” That is horse racing, and tomorrow is another day.” Well that day is tomorrow, and the pick-four may […]

Murderer’s Row

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 26, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 2 Comments >>

Every morning, I used to walk around beautiful River Downs. The scenic river view, the sunshine, and heat that could melt the asphalt.  There was a special table near the food court that had some very unique characters. They used to pull three tables together, play the races, and complain worse than old ladies playing bingo. If […]

Q & A / Thom Amoss

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 26, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 1 Comment >>

Thomas  M. Amoss Born – November, 17, 1961 – New Orleans, Louisiana Began working in Thoroughbred racing in 1976, and took out his trainer’s license in 1987   Question: Thom, what do you feel was one of your most instrumental preparations in becoming a professional trainer ? Answer: That would be the time I spent as a […]

Alpha Will Be Dandy; Paynter Gets Nod in Haskell

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 25, 2012 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The widest open of this weekend’s big races for 3-year-olds is Saturday’s $600,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga. The 49th renewal has attracted several graded stakes winners, but the top two sophomores are headed to Monmouth on Sunday for the 45th running of the $1 million Haskell Invitational. The Jim Dandy will be loaded with an […]

A Day at The Office

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 23, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

I fell in love going to the track with my Dad many moons ago. Mainly cheap claimers, and an occasional turf race at River Downs. I have seen riders take the “married man” route going five wide, and watched young Peruvian reinsman scoot up the rail with not enough room for the sun to shine […]

Horses Worth Watching July 2012

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 23, 2012 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, 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 five times, finished second once and ran third six times since June 9. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. ARLINGTON PARK Bonnie: Broke […]

Free Selections / Saratoga $500,000 Guaranteed Pick-Four / 7/21/12

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 20, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | 2 Comments >>

Every Saturday at the Spa you can take a shot at a sweet P-4 guarantee. New York racing is big. The pools are big, the races are big, and the opportunites are huge… Just be sure to download your EZ Win Forms, as this is a very tough wager to hit. I have never met […]

40 Days of Heaven / Saratoga 2012

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 18, 2012 in General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

After the Triple Crown, racing kinda’ goes to bed early. I know, I know, nobody wants to admit that… But, with the opening of the doors at the  historic Saratoga, things are really heating up for the summer. They kick off the meet on Friday, July 20, and continue until Labor Day. They offer some of […]

Triple Crown Race Runners Do Well in the Haskell

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 16, 2012 in Blogroll, Horse Racing, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Haskell Invitationals have included a Triple Crown race winner three times since 2008, but injuries have taken their toll this year. First, Kentucky Derby-Preakness victor I’ll Have Another developed swelling in his left front tendon, was scratched from the Belmont and then retired because of early tendinitis. Then Union Rags won the Belmont, but following […]