I was on my way to work and received a call. Normally it’s a text shot from my friend Jeff, but today he wanted to talk. ” Ed, I have some sad news.” – The world of racing is a world within the world. As the many hardworking men and women who toil seven […]
It has been 50 days into the Belterra Park meet, and there is definitely some angles to take advantage of before heading to the windows. What was once the beautiful River Downs has now shape-shifted and rebuilt in the image of a glitzy casino and new race track. The track is smaller than most, but […]
I have been working, attending races, or following the action longer than I would like to tell. Here are some ideas for handicapping the oval, and hopefully this will take some of the chill out of the season. The track The poly track that was installed in 2005 has stood the test of time. But, […]
Rare is it to find me wanting to do some small track wagering this early in the week. I have an itch, and Beulah Park in Columbus, Ohio has the scratch. Beulah Park Race #1 – #4 British Banker (2-1) He is ridden by a (24%) rider, and trained by national win player Joe Woodard […]
Here it is, Tuesday already…..It will only be a few days until the long weekend, and there will be a cornucopia of action once again…..Until then, here are some fine runners to get your action on. River Downs – Tuesday Race #2 – #4 Regent’s Daughter (3-5) Perry Outzs, who is closing in the all-time […]
Sunday is always my favorite day at RD. We have 8 live races, and it is the game I love to see. No mingling with Thistledown, and the day flies by with action. River Downs – Sunday Race #1- #4 Star Award (2-1) Gabriel Lagunes in the irons, for Sergio Baez. Baez was the longtime […]
Mondays are not that bad…. For most, you have to go back to work and get into the zombie grind. For some, you see it as a great place to start your bankroll. I am the latter, and let’s start this weekend rolling now! River Downs Race #1 – #5 Poker Princess (6-5). Paucar for […]