What Do You See ?

I’ve been on the “D.L.” for a few days, and I’m back in full form. Or, at least back in training. But I digress. – I missed some of the live action this […]

Make a Racing Bucket List

We’ve all seen the movie, or at least used the term a thousand times. – ” I want to see this track before they make it a shopping mall.” – Good idea as there are more tracks that have fallen by the wayside and they’ll only be visited in pictures. – Maybe you’ve been wanting […]

Teaching Track Talk

We all have lingo. We’re not the Rat Pack, but our own secretive code. – I have observed this working at five race tracks, and it never fails. Just listen closely, and you’ll hear the inner-teen in all of us speaking the truth in non-embarrassing ways. My son is 15, and I notice when […]

Can You Remember Your First ??

How old were you when you made your first trip to the track ? – Was it a family member, or did you tag along with a friend ? – Were you in college for a day away from classes ? – Did you make your first trek with some pals from work, or was it a […]

What’s Running ?

We are in the void of no marquee races and the holidays are arriving. – I’m sitting in front of my computer and had the day all to myself. Shopping done, cleaned the house, shave and a shower, and fired up my laptop. I dropped a few shekels in my account, and the day was […]

My View From the Grandstand

There are things that need to be addressed; some need to be left alone, and others that continue to amaze. During the last few days I’ve seen a little sampling of each in racing. – As fans, we are the lifeblood that keeps the game alive. We are riding the high wave of 2015, and now […]

Imagine That ?

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is unveiling a new wager; ” The 3 Pick 1.” – I know it sounds a little tough to swallow, but if you look at it. You’ll see how it could be a wager that spans the wagering demographic. – Here it is in a nutshell. (Example) -You have three […]

Dirt Mile / Breeders’ Cup Mile – First Glimpse

The day is shaping up to be one of the best in the 32 years of Breeders’ Cup history. With over 200 pre-entered horses including 32 from overseas. The first ever Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland stands to make history. Trainer Chad Brown leads all trainers with 14 entries, and ownership entries belong to Coolmore Partnerships […]

Juvenile Turf / Juvenile – First Glimpse

There is nothing like a close-up look at the runners in the Breeders’ Cup. We’ll keep you chomping at the bit all the way until the big weekend. Be sure to tune into the Winning Ponies Internet Radio Show, as host John Englehardt always reaches into his bag of guests and comes out […]

Breeders’ Cup Filly Turf / Juvenile Fillies – First Glimpse

It’s time to start the countdown, and I’ve begun my study of past races to get a picture in my noggin. Nothing like a little trip handicapping to see if your runner fits. If you start with a visual, you’ll have a much easier time understanding where the E-Z Win Forms are heading. They give […]

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