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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 […]
The weather seems to winding down as only parts of the country feel Mother Nature’s wrath. But, all bad things come to an end and we are getting closer to the Kentucky Derby with each prep race. Here are a few races to stimulate some thought, and you will want to grab your E-Z Win […]
It’s a right of racing that each weekend holds very good races this time of year. This weekend is no exception, and we have a few to wet your whistle. Grab up your E-Z Win Forms, and lets get cappin’! Aqueduct Race #7 – G-2 Top Flight Handicap – 1 1/16 – 3:38 p.m. ET […]
It is rare to meet someone who really makes a living at the races. We have read books and watched TV series about the colorful characters. But how many do you really know? They are a rare gem to find. And when you stumble across one they leave you believing in the magic. First, you […]
When I walk into the track I shake hands and greet players at least ten times before I reach my seat. That was a great part of my job, and I loved it… Most think I still work there, and that is just fine. For over twenty years I have been doing a labor of […]
Winner of the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Santa Anita will take on the guys in Saturday’s 22nd Cigar Mile at Aqueduct. Groupie Doll is seeking her sixth consecutive victory, but all the triumphs were sprints, none longer than seven furlongs. The 4-year-old filly hasn’t race at a mile since winning at Gulfstream Park […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won nine times, finished second five times and ran third twice since Sept. 27. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Pearl […]
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Breeders’ Cup payoffs are often quite generous so exotic wagers should have upper hand over straight bets. While this year’s 29th renewal lacks full fields in half of the races over the two days, it should make wagering affordable for the average horseplayer. There are 10 horses or fewer in seven of the 15 races, […]
Only five of the 15 Breeders’ Cup races scheduled at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 2-3 were oversubscribed from a total of 180 pre-entries. The five races with also eligibles waiting to get in their selective contest are the $500,000 Marathon, $1 million Juvenile Fillies Turf, $1 million Juvenile Turf, $1 million Turf Sprint, and $1.5 million […]
I once heard a great story about gambling. “Never gamble with someone who is not happy to see you win.” Not only can it make for a long day, but you can feel alone as you sit just a few feet from someone who is rooting against you. For me, this has never been the case. […]
