As we hit the New Year, the weeks spiral toward that first Saturday in May. The racing starts off slow, and picks up speed like a roller-coaster going downhill. This weekend, the price of poker goes up as the Kentucky Derby point values take a hike to 50-20-10-5. Now, if you were wondering how much […]
The holiday guests have hit the road, and the final serving of Aunt Sadie’s fruitcake is gone. But there is a glimmer of good news this weekend. Gulfstream Park has a sweet day of grass racing on tap, and Santa Anita has weather most of the nation would love to have. Winning Ponies is bringing you handicapping guidance […]
All eyes will be on Hallandale, Florida this weekend. Mother Nature is dealing from the bottom of the deck and most of the country is blanked in sleet, snow, and cold temperatures. This day was created for the “average owner” and the horses are some of the most competitive runners in the game. There are […]
After the red-hot Thoroughbred action that came our way as the Breeders’ Cup. The rest of racing looks pretty much dismal. I used to be a part of this crowd. And once the Classic was declared official, I decided it was time to go to sleep until the Fair Grounds opened, or when the call-to-the-post sounded […]
Last week I tried my hand at a place parlay. The wager felt good, and sounded even better. But the dreaded one in and one out sent me packing for round two. I am in my second weekend, and I’m stretching out to nail the pick-four at Belmont this Saturday. Last week I couldn’t get […]
The days on the porch sipping ice tea are fading slowly into the setting summer sun. But not to fear. This weekend is one we have waited for, as the 144th Running of the “Mid-Summer Derby” is in full effect. Saratoga oozes history and tradition, and this Saturday will not disappoint. There is a stakes filled […]
When I started looking at the weekend races, it brought a big smile to my face. For a horse player it is a cornucopia of action, and just a blink of an eye away. Be sure to get locked and loaded with your E-Z Win Forms as every runner will bring their “A” game to the table. […]
They say ” Virginia is for lovers.” This weekend, I hope that means lovers of the best turf action! There is an incredible card on tap, and you will want to grab your E-Z Win Forms to prepare for the day. So what are you waiting for? It will be post time in the blink […]
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This Saturday, a field of 14 runners will go to post in the 145th edition of the Belmont Stakes. First held in 1866, the Belmont is the oldest of the Triple Crown races besting the venerable Kentucky Derby (first held in 1875) by nearly a decade. The race is named for 19th century stock market […]
At Penn National, the price of poker is going up! For many years I have watched and wagered on the oval, and now it is finally seeing some relief. The purses are swelling, and I am sure this will be round one of many good things to come. So grab up your E-Z Win Forms […]
