Posts Tagged ‘Rachel Alexandra’

Is This For Real ?

We see things that make us draw a deep breath and shake our head. Did we see something special, or did we just hope for something great ? – Handicappers who watch race replays have to be very careful. If you get caught up in “wanting to see something” versus just watching the race. It can cost you […]

Free Selections / Saturday / 2-23-2013

by Ed Meyer

posted on February 23, 2013 in Blogroll, Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

The weekend has finally arrived, and there is no better time than now to get focused on your Triple Crown journey. Winning Ponies offers a one-stop-shop for all of your handicapping needs. Before you make that first bet, start right here and get your E-Z Win Forms in hand. Best of luck, and enjoy your […]

Kentucky Derby 2012 Future Bets

by Horstradamus

posted on December 27, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, News, WinningPonies.com | 3 Comments >>

While most people don’t consider December to be the best month for betting on Kentucky Derby prospects that hasn’t stopped several of the biggest sports books in Vegas from offering odds on hundreds of horses who may or may not be the next Secretariat. The Wynn Race & Sports Book kicked off the fun by […]

Derby Runners Have a Leg Up In Preakness

by Greg Melikov

posted on May 11, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Handicapping, Other Events | No Comments >>

Horses exiting the Kentucky Derby have a leg up in the Preakness. A remarkable 23 of the past 26 Derby runners captured the second leg of the Triple Crown. The exceptions came during the 21st Century: Rachel Alexandra, ’09; Bernardini, ’06; and Red Bullet, ’00. Four Derby champs the past decade were successful at Pimlico: […]

Is It Over?

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 31, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | 5 Comments >>

This past Saturday gave us a glimpse of greatness that has passed. The talk is starting to roll, and even the professionals are questioning the motives of Rachel Alexandra. Andy Beyer was quoted in the Washington Post as saying that “her glory days are over.” The Personal Ensign Stakes showed us that she will continue […]

2010 Travers Stakes Analysis

by Horstradamus

posted on August 27, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Other Events | 3 Comments >>

This year’s running of the 141st Travers Stakes at Saratoga has drawn a large and contentious field of 11 three-year-olds.  Because Preakness and Haskell winner Lookin at Lucky is notably absent from this group, bettors have been left scratching their heads as to who should be the deserving favorite.  This fact alone will make the […]

Haskell Shaping Up as Competitive, Key Summer Race

by Greg Melikov

posted on July 22, 2010 in General Discussion, Other Events | 10 Comments >>

The 43rd Haskell Invitational will give the winner a leg up in the quest for top 3-year-old honors in 2010. It will pit winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, plus the Belmont runner-up, in a very competitive race. Preakness heroine Rachel Alexandra and Belmont winner Summer Bird clashed in last year’s Monmouth Park showcase […]