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 […]
My family would gather to watch the Memorial Day parade in a town that looked like Mayberry. The high school band played, decorated veterans walked proudly, and fire trucks blared sirens tossing candy to the kids. The parade would finish 50-yards past our family, and my dad would gather us up to make our trek to River Downs. A fried chicken lunch […]
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I have been saying it for quite awhile now. Each weekend holds some incredible races, and the next few weeks in particular will answer many questions. I love this time of year, and now with the points system in place. I wonder what effect this will have on the entire picture. So far, no problems […]
I really looked forward to this weekend of racing. I entered in with many thoughts before Friday, and now I have a renewed vision of sorts. How many people thought the pace would collapse? I sure did, and man was I surprised. They sizzled through six panels in 1:09, and Bodemeister looked like a […]
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Another highly decorated race mare will walk away from the track less than a year after being crowned Horse of the Year. For Havre de Grace, retirement literally came on the heel of an injury. Following a workout at Churchill Downs, the 5-year-old mare showed signs of heat in her right front ankle on Sunday, […]
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I was laying low last weekend with a long overdue dentist visit to man-up, and get my wisdom teeth removed. For this pain in the jaw experience, I spent mucho time on the couch listening to how things are shaking out for the Derby. Here are some insights that jumped out, and they began to […]
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Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Gemologist: One of the colts in the Todd Pletcher stable that has scored twice at Churchill Downs. The son of Tiznow shares the same connections as Super Saver who captured the 2010 Kentucky Derby. Next start: Oaklawn […]
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Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Gemologist: The Todd Pletcher trainee boasts two of his three triumphs at Churchill Downs. The son of Tiznow has the same connections as Super Saver, who captured the ’10 Derby. Next start: Oaklawn Park’s Rebel on March […]
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On Saturday, June 21 a highly competitive race for up and coming 3-year-old horses can be found at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The LeComte Stakes (G3) run at one mile and 70 yards on the dirt is a chance for these talented sophomores to earn some graded stakes money and for their connections […]
Nothing like a few on the house. Hopefully we can kick start your weekend, and WinningPonies can roll in and give better value. I am focusing on a few races that look good, and one in particular. So, hold on tight and here we go! Oaklawn Park – Saturday Race #9 – G-3 Azeri – […]
