Light the Candles !

Light the Candles !

William I. Mott's birthday at Saratoga is a red-hot betting angle for fans. Find his key runner in the 7th Race, #10 First Charmer, and a golden opportunity for a score at The Spa.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Two Friends, Three Beers, and a Million Ideas

Two Friends, Three Beers, and a Million Ideas

Two seasoned handicappers discuss fan education and share top horse racing tips ahead of a seminar at Belterra Park.

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Ed Meyer6 min read
What's Your Favorite ?

What's Your Favorite ?

Join two friends betting simulcast races, sharing stories, laughs, and discussing what makes their favorite racetracks truly special.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Mutuel Fun !

Mutuel Fun !

Discover "Mutuel Fun," a group wagering pool for horse racing designed for all players. For just $20, get a share, food, and a tip sheet, making betting easy and enjoyable.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
What's For Dinner ?

What's For Dinner ?

Learn about my process for trip handicapping and watching video replays to find horses with troubled or compromised trips. Discover how careful note-taking helps identify overlooked opportunities.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read
A Tonic That'll Fix a Broken Heart

A Tonic That'll Fix a Broken Heart

After a broken heart, a college student saved $3,000 to claim a racehorse. Learn how State Budget, a son of State Dinner, became his 'tonic' for recovery.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
The New Creation

The New Creation

Horse racing's traditional model is crumbling. Tracks failed to adapt to modern fan needs, causing declining interest. The industry must bring the game closer to players for future success.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Harder Than it Looks

Harder Than it Looks

Dreaming of professional gambling? It's much harder than it looks. Learn essential tricks of the trade that seasoned pros never pass along.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
7 Rules to Keeping a Gambler Happy

7 Rules to Keeping a Gambler Happy

Discover 7 essential rules for keeping horse racing gamblers happy. Learn why understanding and valuing players is crucial for the sport's long-term success.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
The Fox

The Fox

A heartfelt tribute to 'The Fox,' a good friend and horseplayer from the racetrack's golden era. This blog post celebrates enduring camaraderie and friendships formed at the track.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
What Do You Think ?

What Do You Think ?

With a Triple Crown winner, will horse racing seize this moment to attract new fans and promote the sport, or let the opportunity slip away?

HandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer3 min read
Conversation with a Professional Gambler

Conversation with a Professional Gambler

The author recounts his past job serving high-stakes gamblers at the track and a recent reunion with one of them, Todd, 15 years later, highlighting changes in the racing landscape.

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Ed Meyer5 min read