Posts Tagged ‘Belterra Park’

The Start, Middle, and Stretch Run of 2023

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 4, 2023 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Start, Middle, and Stretch Run of 2023

It started in the cold of winter in Kentucky. The funny thing is it’s not Alaska, but it can get damn cold. Being on the windward side of the building you felt every blustery blow of the winds coming out of the west. For the horses, you would look to which direction the flags were […]

History in the Making

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 25, 2023 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on History in the Making

Starting off my day at work seemed about as normal as possible.  Blue skies and sunshine gleamed over the hills of Kentucky and glanced off the brilliant Ohio River. I walk into the jock’s room and the daily banter of how riders did yesterday and how many mounts await held the conversation. It was until […]

The Little Things

by Ed Meyer

posted on June 23, 2023 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Little Things

On your way to your office, you see the beauty of watching horses train on the track as you hear the sounds of snorting colts being pulled up after a strong morning work. – You lean against the rail like you do every morning and you drink in the beauty of your surroundings. You could […]

Small Tracks; Big Excitement

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 25, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Small Tracks; Big Excitement

The wafting smell of fresh popcorn as you walk through the gates. As you make your way to the program stand and purchase your book for the day, tip sheet hawkers yell out their sales pitch of winner’s from yesterday, and the ones that await today. – You have made your way into the massive […]

A Sonny Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 16, 2022 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on A Sonny Day

I walk into the jocks room, clock in, and gab with the valets, clerk of scales, silks man, and riders just coming into the room. The energy of what awaits is quietly in the background as the buzz of getting ready is underway. I would shake hands, give a big hug, or just say “hello” […]

The Feeling That Only Racing Can Bring

by Ed Meyer

posted on June 27, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Feeling That Only Racing Can Bring

We all remember our first date, first kiss, wedding, and when you held your baby for the first time. These are the important dates that never leave you. But when it comes time to enjoying a day at the races, this gambler has done some soul searching and came up with a few feelings that […]

Best Seat in the House

by Ed Meyer

posted on March 31, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Best Seat in the House

We all have our favorite jobs. You know, the ones when we pull into the parking lot and run in to start the day? Yeah, most of us have had them, and for the ones who haven’t, yours are on the way. – Me, I’ve had a helluva good time. The majority of my working […]

Don’t Ever Count Him Out

by Ed Meyer

posted on February 11, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Don’t Ever Count Him Out

Don’t call it a comeback I’ve been here for years Rocking my peers and putting suckers in fear – LL Cool J “I just wanted to be the best rider from Rivervale, Arkansas. That was good enough for me.” – Ouzts began riding horses with his cousins Earlie Fires and Jackie Fires. Earlie was inducted […]

Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 6, 2021

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 4, 2021 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 6, 2021

The final four days of the 2021 race meet are winding down. Man, where has the beautiful days of summer disappeared to? – Just seems like we just got started and 93 days later here we are. But, not to worry. We’ve been doing well with our selections and there is no better time than […]

Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 5, 2021

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 4, 2021 in Blogroll, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Selections – Belterra Park – October 5, 2021

The final four days of the 2021 race meet are winding down. Man, where has the beautiful days of summer disappeared to? – Just seems like we just got started and 93 days later here we are. But, not to worry. We’ve been doing well with our selections and there is no better time than […]