Posts Tagged ‘Calvin Borel’

Union Rags Aims for Victory in Rich Florida Derby

by Greg Melikov

posted on March 27, 2012 in Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

Union Rags on Saturday attempts to become the sixth Fountain of Youth winner to take the Florida Derby since Fly So Free in 1991. The colt, with the only blemish on his record of four victories a neck loss to Hansen in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, breezed four furlongs in 49 seconds at the […]

Is It Over?

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 31, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | 5 Comments >>

This past Saturday gave us a glimpse of greatness that has passed. The talk is starting to roll, and even the professionals are questioning the motives of Rachel Alexandra. Andy Beyer was quoted in the Washington Post as saying that “her glory days are over.” The Personal Ensign Stakes showed us that she will continue […]

Free Travers Stakes Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 26, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | 2 Comments >>

This Saturday at Saratoga will be the 141st running of the Travers Stakes, and best of all, it offers a $1 million guaranteed Pick-4. It will be an all-stakes, and you can bet it will take some heat. Race #9  – Victory Ride (G3) – 6 furlongs: I am going to work up a $72 […]

Free Saratoga Selections

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 25, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 1 Comment >>

New York has shifted tack to Saratoga. The track know as the “Spa” is always a good area to go back in time to see racing. The rain has been around since opening day, and hopefully the weather will be getting better for Sunday. Here are some plays that need a good look before making […]

Bettor Beware

by Ed Meyer

posted on June 3, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | No Comments >>

At ” Big Sandy” at Elmont, New York, the turns can be sweeping, and the backstretch can go on for years. It takes a steady and patient hand, and when they turn for home, I have heard that riders get lost in the turn. I never understood this theory, until I saw Stewart Elliot aboard Smarty […]