Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Change is Gonna Come

Ladies and gentlemen, the revolution has arrived, and it is a little different than we thought it would be. What we once hoped and prayed for, we now fear with our every breath. Oh, how we long for the simple days when things made sense, and all was well. Turfway Park lost its September dates to […]

Breeders’ Cup Repeat Winners Prove a Rarity

by Greg Melikov

posted on October 16, 2012 in Blogroll, Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Repeat winners are few and far between in Breeders’ Cup races. There have been only 10 repeat winners in the same race during the past 28 world championships.   Goldikova attempted to become the first horse in history to win four consecutive BC Mile races, but finished third last year. Most of the repeat scores […]

Game on Dude, Flat Out Eye BC Classic

Winners of last weekend’s two top Breeders’ Cup Challenge races have several things in common, including being victorious in each Grade 1 contest for the second consecutive year. Flat Out surged to a head victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup over the pacesetting Stay Thirsty, his first triumph since defeating Drosselmeyer last […]

Jim Dandy Stakes Sports a Rich History

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 3, 2012 in Blogroll, Horse Racing, News, News and Announcements, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Way back in 1930 Jim Dandy tackled Triple Crown champ Gallant Fox in the 61st Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The ‘‘Fox of Belair,’’ as he was called, entered the historic stakes race with six straight wins as a 3-year-old. Only one horse in the field of four was given a chance to beat the 1-2 […]

I’ll Have Another Won’t Have Any More

by Horstradamus

posted on June 8, 2012 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, News, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Coming in shocking style this morning, Belmont Stakes favorite I’ll Have Another scratched from the Belmont Stakes tomorrow, officially ending his pursuit of the Triple Crown.  In an interview, trainer Doug O’Neil cited tendonitis in his front left leg that was severe enough to keep him from running for history.  O’Neil also shared that they […]

The Belmont Edge: Horses For Courses?

by Horstradamus

posted on June 7, 2012 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Tight security measures for the 2012 Belmont Stakes starters have many wondering how settled in and comfortable the horses have been in the days leading up to the race.  Their detention barn type of lockdown is nothing permanent, and in less than a week, they will most likely be moved out and moving on. For […]

Preakness Winner Racing at Belmont!

by Horstradamus

posted on May 25, 2012 in Horse Racing, News, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The sensational chestnut Preakness winner will be taking to the track at Belmont in front of thousands this Memorial Day.  No, the 2012 Belmont Stakes didn’t get moved up a few weeks, but this weekend’s line-up will rival that of the June 9 race card. Shackleford comes fresh off a thrilling stretch run in the […]

137th Preakness Morning Line Odds

by Horstradamus

posted on May 17, 2012 in Horse Racing, News, News and Announcements, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Post Horse Trainer Jockey ML 1 Tiger Walk I. Correas K. Desormeaux 30-1 2 Teeth of the Dog M. Matz J. Bravo 15-1 3 Pretension C. Grove J. Santiago 30-1 4 Zetterholm R. Dutrow, Jr. J. Alvarado 20-1 5 Went The Day Well H. Motion J. Velazquez 6-1 6 Creative Cause M. Harrington J. Rosario […]

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

by Greg Melikov

posted on May 14, 2012 in Horse Racing, News | 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 seven times, finished second four times and ran third once since April 15. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. ARLINGTON PARK Pryce’s Posse: […]

Believe You Can: Congrats to Napravnik!

by Horstradamus

posted on May 4, 2012 in Horse Racing, News, News and Announcements, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Jockey Rosie Napravnik has left her mark in the racing history books by becoming the first female rider to win the 2012 Kentucky Oaks!  Aboard 13-1 Believe You Can, she certainly did just that, and this rising star deserves her moment in the spotlight.  Napravnik sat patiently right off of the pace and went on […]