2021

I’ve had the pleasure of calling almost 5,000 races in my six of seven years at Belterra Park. – I had to take a season off for a medical issue, but I’m back in action. I watch every horse break from the gate and make notes for who to watch next time out. – With […]

Free Selections – Belterra Park – 8/2/2021

I’ve had the pleasure of calling almost 5,000 races in my six of seven years at Belterra Park. – I had to take a season off for a medical issue, but I’m back in action. I watch every horse break from the gate and make notes for who to watch next time out. – With […]

Free Selections – Saratoga – 7/31/2021

I’ve never made the trip, and it’s still on my bucket list of tracks to visit. I guess I’ve had a good excuse as summertime was always a big-time at the tracks I’ve worked. – But, I digress. I’ve played and enjoyed the races from afar and tried to take in every possible detail. With […]

A Day At The Races

I’ve never had a bad day at the races. Ever. – It’s not based on how much we made or the few bucks we lost on the 5th. – Some days are just better than others, and yesterday was great. I had the opportunity to do a handicapping seminar with Marty McGee […]

What’s Your Magic Weapon?

What we have influence over and what we do not is an important skill. – Focus on what we can control and what we cannot. – Keep your eyes and ears open to learn from everything. We need to look for places to constantly improve. – Someone once asked me; “How will you know when […]

A Good Day at the Races

I was in for a doctor’s visit a week ago. – I hate going there and would rather cut the grass with a pair of scissors. But, this visit was different. One where I sat back and got to know my doctor much better. Yeah, this one was time well spent. We started the visit […]

Belterra Park – Free Selections – Tuesday

Tuesday looks like one of the only days of the week where the gloomy skies will be filled with bright sunshine in the Cincinnati area. But, that’s ok. We’ll make hay while the sun shines and pick a few winners for tomorrow. Belterra Park Race#1 – #2 – Company’s Coming = Trainer Larry […]

Ode to the Gambler

“Just like fishermen; you can always bet that gamblers will have a say. It’s not about the one you caught, but the one that got away.” – Ed Meyer Why can’t we recall the day we caught the big score, but can describe in precise detail how we got beat for the big one? […]

Stephen Foster Day – Free Selections – 6/26/21

The end of the Churchill meet ushers in the end of spring racing and the time of year when the dog days of summer take the game to Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky. – Below are ticket selections for the pick-five and pick-four at Churchill. – The season’s change and the horses move on. It’s […]

Free Selections – Saturday, 6/26/2021

Who said there is no such thing as a free lunch? – Here are some selections from around the country, and I’m using them as my “Power Plays” for the weekend. – Best of luck and enjoy this great day of racing! Belmont Race#1 = #6 = Ghostmon = Been knocking at the […]

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