Posts Tagged ‘Nick Zito’

Early Breeders Cup Picks for the Classic, Dirt Mile, and Juvenile

by Horstradamus

posted on October 23, 2011 in Breeders Cup, Free Picks and Tips, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

Even though the Breeders’ Cup is two weeks away, it’s never too early to start hunting for picks and stand out horses.  Though the prospective fields are far from certain, the top tier candidates have already picked their spots and are working out on a regular schedule leading up to the big weekend of racing.  […]

Free Saratoga Picks for August 11th Late Pick-4 (All Turf)

by Horstradamus

posted on August 10, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, Other Events | 3 Comments >>

On Thursday, August 11th the late Pick-4 is all about turf racing.  So if you love the green grass at the Spa, you should definitely plan on throwing down a bet.  The late Pick-4 at Saratoga has been attracting a nice handle averaging around $350,000, which has resulted in generous payoffs for sharp players.  Here […]

Free Preakness Selections

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 19, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

This Saturday, Pimlico holds the second jewel in the Triple Crown. Baltimore offers a chance for runners who skipped Louisville two weeks ago. They come into the 1 3/16ths race fresh, and on a solid work program to ready. But, as good as this sounds, it may be a better plan to select the colts that have competed […]

Many Things Can Change in 7 Days

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 16, 2011 in General Discussion | 4 Comments >>

The past week of racing has been good, bad, and very ugly. But for all sports, it is the same story. This game is my love and passion, and I have followed it since I was in high school. But sometimes, many things can happen in a short time. Michael Baze – This would be […]

It’s Post Time!

For months we have watched every prep, and read about all of the works. You have heard about the defections, excuses, and late arrivals of great efforts. But as the Hall Of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was quoted, “people have opinions, and horses have answers.” The Kentucky Oaks may take place under conditions other […]

Derby Doings

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 20, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby | 3 Comments >>

I am really starting to put things together in my noggin about what my tickets will look like. You will start hearing all sorts of  “ins and outs.” Rosie will be the first woman in the Derby since Rosemary, and Shane Sellers may make it back to the spotlight if Twinspired gets in. This is better […]

What Did We Learn?

by Ed Meyer

posted on April 17, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Kentucky Derby | 2 Comments >>

After the Toyota Bluegrass and the Arkansas Derby, I have come out with a few thoughts. With all due respect; you can keep Santiva, Brilliant Speed, Uncle Mo, Elite Alex, Anthony’s Cross, Silver Medallion, Sway Away, The Factor, Comma to the Top, and Pants on Fire. Some won’t have enough earnings, and this is the […]

Dialed Up and Dialed In

Well, I guess I am going to partly break a rule and lean in a direction. I had said wait until we see some of the other big preps before you buy your stock. Now I am really starting to lean, and it is the fault of a couple of nice runners. The big dance, […]

Gulfstream Selections – Florida Derby

Sunday is just a few days away and it is never too early to get your plans together. I like two plays on the Gulfstream card, it may be worth a few shekels. Gulfstream Park It is the Florida Derby, and that signals to horse players all over, that the big dance is about 5 […]

Fountain of Youth Features Stakes Winners

by Greg Melikov

posted on February 21, 2011 in General Discussion, Other Events | 1 Comment >>

The 65th Fountain of Youth (FOY) features promising 3-year-old horses from stakes winners to talented runners stepping up in class in the Grade 2 on Saturday. Four of the past dozen winners in Gulfstream Park’s second oldest stakes race scored in the Florida Derby: Quality Road, 2009; Scat Daddy, ’07; High Fly, ’05; and Vicar, […]