Posts Tagged ‘Kentucky Downs’

Pleasureville

by John Engelhardt

posted on September 12, 2012 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

One of the curious pleasures of life is doing something you’ve never done before… I Checked the weather forecast, grabbed a road map, and headed out to a weekend adventure through winding roads, peppered with working farms and fields of freshly grown tobacco yellow tipped and ready for harvest. Though a destination was in mind, […]

Kentucky’s Finest / Free Kentucky Downs Selections September 2012

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 7, 2012 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The summer sun is getting cooler each day, and the usher of autumn is next up for the bluegrass state. Oh, don’t think the action is over just yet. Turfway Park kicked open the doors on Thursday, and you can watch and wager on the undulating turf at Kentucky Downs. A beautiful 1 5/8ths European […]

Be Careful What You Wish For

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 30, 2012 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Long ago at a small racetrack a group of longtime employees drank some magic potion. Now, this wasn’t just any potion, but it was one that made your wishes come true. They so loved the sport of kings that they would have done anything to see it flourish once again. With the promise of casino-style gaming […]

New Race Meets Starting Up Coast to Coast

by Horstradamus

posted on September 9, 2011 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

As the weather cools down a bit and the autumn weather slowly arrives, the major race meets of the summer are wrapping up and other tracks are getting ready to open their doors. After another successful summer at Saratoga Race Course, the New York Racing Authority (NYRA) will shift the action to Belmont Park for […]

Instant Racing Comes to Kentucky

by Horstradamus

posted on September 7, 2011 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

In an attempt to increase revenue at US racetracks, many local jurisdictions have turned towards slot machines and table games in order to boost their business.  While some states like Florida and Arkansas have approved Vegas-style slot machines and live poker tables, others have struggled against political opposition to other forms of gambling besides the […]

New Kids at the Block

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 3, 2011 in General Discussion, Kentucky Derby | No Comments >>

This year, there will be five new kids on the block. It will not be the usual faces, and for the game that is a good thing. Now on deck, we will have some new batters. They are: Anna “Rosie” Napravnik – She was the first lady rider to win the Louisiana Derby, and also […]

European Bluegrass

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 21, 2010 in General Discussion | 1 Comment >>

I just came back from Franklin, Kentucky and have to say that I experienced a little slice of heaven. A European style turf course that features a short and unique meet, that gives you the feel of a country festival. They travel up the crest in the rise, and when they make their way home, there […]