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It’s that time of year when the “Boys of Summer” take the diamonds. We start talking about our favorite football teams gearing up for fall-time fun. Even high school sports are on the shortlist of games not being played. So, what’s a sports fan to do? How do we get our fix of action, excitement, […]
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It seems they change from day-to-day, and you’ll read daily announcements about riders who tested positive for Covid-19. – There are many riders and connections who’ll make the drive, flight, or trek to race. – What happened? I was […]
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For years I’ve been hearing tracks talk about what they need to survive. Not just to make a few more bucks, but survive. – I’m hearing of local tracks laying off long-time employees, cutting back to the bare bones and just limping along. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel […]
I have watched Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Trotters, Pacers, Greyhounds, and rats run after cheese at a Turner’s Derby party. It’s safe to say this handicapper has seen about everything. That is until this Friday at Belterra Park. Race #7 on the card presents a unique set of runners. There is a field of eight slated […]
As we gather with family and friends and rejoice in the bountiful glory of the season. I find myself looking back with a grateful heart for the blessings that have been bestowed upon my family. If you are reading this, you can add your name to the fortunate list as well. I have had the opportunity to work in the racing industry […]
I have some friends in Cleveland, Ohio. They have worked in racing for 30 years, and have waited for the “life raft” of alternative gaming to create a new day. A time where racing pitfalls were to be solved, and revenue generated. The time has come, and things are not as smooth as planned. At my […]
Ohio Thoroughbred racetracks are all owned by casino companies. Gone are the days of the old ways, and the new horizon lays just ahead. Change is good. It does have some drawbacks, but racing will survive in the Buckeye state. Thistledown – Harrah’s Beulah Park – Penn Gaming River Downs – Pinnacle Entertainment River Downs […]
The track is under new management, and the future ahead looks bright. But, until slot machines and big purses hold the scene, let’s make some money today. Beulah Park – Monday Race #1 – #1 Itsmissmattytoyou (3-1) Hector Rosario in the irons for Patrick Gary. He is a bit of a horse-for-the-course going 9/12 ITM. […]
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 […]
Tuesday can be a good day to seek out that small track, and find a little piece of value. I began playing smaller tracks on Tuesday years ago, and it’s their day to shine. I would look for some value and action packed racing on this day. River Downs / Thistledown Race #1 – #2 […]
