The 94th running of the Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational on Saturday will feature a half dozen winners of stake races. Woodrow Wilson was president, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 660 and Sir Barton became the first Triple Crown winner when Belmont Park inaugurated the Gold Cup. The year was 1919. The winner: Purchase. The purse: […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won eight times, finished second eight times and ran third four times since July 27. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. ARLINGTON PARK Fire […]
Tap dancing has been a term I have been using since Clinton was in office. Some have been offended, others have denied, and there are some who would never dare this feat. I like to listen to players and then I watch for things to bring to my game. A long time ago a gent […]
The contest circuit is one where you enter as a stranger and leave as a member of the group. Never before have I enjoyed doing battle in a game that I love dearly. But as of lately I have had some different feelings. Oh I still love them, but there may need to be a […]
The judge has allowed the jury to come back in the room, and the entire world racing community has been standing to await the arrival of the verdict. As the judge read: “We the people find the handicapper who put together the guaranteed pick-four at Saratoga, is found to be guilty. He studied in earnest, […]
For the big days in racing we get caught up in the big events. But, the real value may be found in the undercard races. I like to use Pick-3’s and Pick-4’s on the big days. If you use the tier levels to find value, the guaranteed pools may be worth the wager. You may […]
Don’t you just love a good day? When I have a winning day at the track, it seems to magically wipe away the 100 losing efforts, and the many photo signs that give me grey hair. Funny, that magic moment carries us through many trips, and all0ws us to stand in the pantheon of winners […]
