Time has passed, and the three-outta’-four bug is past me now. Sometimes a little wake-up call is all that we need, and after the dreaded bad beat, I will have my E-Z Win Forms next to my side. Be sure to look over the weather, as showers can pop up at any time during the […]
The contest circuit is one where you enter as a stranger and leave as a member of the group. Never before have I enjoyed doing battle in a game that I love dearly. But as of lately I have had some different feelings. Oh I still love them, but there may need to be a […]
The Travers is horse racing history personified – dating back to when Saratoga Race Course was in its second year and Honest Abe Lincoln was president of the divided United States. The so-called “Mid-Summer Derby” is the oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds in our great land. The racetrack is located in Saratoga Springs, about 160 […]
The judge has allowed the jury to come back in the room, and the entire world racing community has been standing to await the arrival of the verdict. As the judge read: “We the people find the handicapper who put together the guaranteed pick-four at Saratoga, is found to be guilty. He studied in earnest, […]
If you are a Pick-Four fanatic you have to love every Saturday at Saratoga. There is a guaranteed $500,000 pool on tap and that means a sweet payoff for those who can take it down. Last week we had some luck, and if the Wagering Gods are smiling, we may just have ourselves a fine […]
Ever since Hansen won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile I have really liked his style. His owner is a colorful doctor who brings energy to the game, and right about now we can all agree that racing needs a fresh look. I wasn’t a fan of the tailgate incident in the Bluegrass Stakes. Trainer Mike Maker looked frustrated, and owner Kendall […]
As an avid punter, gambler, and racing fan, I have accumulated some knowledge, and a phonebook size reminder of things not to do. It is good to take inventory, and know just where we stand. So, without further delay. See if any of these hit home for you. Never wager on a day when you’re […]
