Posts Tagged ‘Winning Ponies’

The Splendor of Fall Racing

by Ed Meyer

posted on October 4, 2022 in Blogroll, Breeders Cup, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Splendor of Fall Racing

  As Mother Nature rings in a new season, we give thanks for the excitement of the past and await the cool crisp days of autumn. I’ve always said; “This is the best time to be a horse racing fan.” – The only way to put it to the test is make plans to enjoy […]

Small Tracks; Big Excitement

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 25, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Small Tracks; Big Excitement

The wafting smell of fresh popcorn as you walk through the gates. As you make your way to the program stand and purchase your book for the day, tip sheet hawkers yell out their sales pitch of winner’s from yesterday, and the ones that await today. – You have made your way into the massive […]

The Sound of Winning

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 25, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Sound of Winning

My son and I were watching a day of college football. He’s not a big fan like the old man, but still enjoyed it. “Why is it such a big deal with the fight songs and music when they get close to scoring?” – It really didn’t hit me until the game was over and […]

Making Memories and Remembering

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Making Memories and Remembering

I always tell readers to take a new person to the races. Especially if they’ve never been and take the time to explain what’s going on during the day. – This makes it more fun and who knows? Maybe you’ve made a lifelong fan for the game. I have a couple of stories; one from […]

Enjoying My Time

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 15, 2022 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Enjoying My Time

I made my way down to the race book. A place that saw my face at least 3 times a week, and with a little luck maybe five. This was after a day of calling the races and doing the morning line and tip sheets. Many would have gone home and called it a day, […]

Go the Extra Mile – It Will Payoff

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 31, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Go the Extra Mile – It Will Payoff

It’s up to you how you spend your discretionary dollar. Some go to the movies, others enjoy shopping. But is there really anything that compares to the excitement of horse racing? Some enjoy the whirling reels and random spins of a slot machine. That’s just fine. Some enjoy the action of rapid-fire pulls or button […]

Can Sports Betting Help Racing?

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 27, 2022 in Educational Articles, General Discussion, Horse Racing, Other Events, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Can Sports Betting Help Racing?

We’ve all made a couple bucks bet with a buddy and watched the big game. – The idea is pretty much the same, but now we could have a central location to make our big bet on the game and catch a few races before kickoff. What more could a gambler want?? As sports gambling […]

HISA – The Dawn of a New Day

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 19, 2022 in General Discussion, Horse Racing | Comments Off on HISA – The Dawn of a New Day

Established when the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was signed into federal law in 2020, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is responsible for drafting and enforcing uniform safety and integrity rules in thoroughbred racing in the U.S. Overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HISA was created to implement, for the first time, […]

Free Belterra Selections – Tuesday, July 12, 2022

by Ed Meyer

posted on July 12, 2022 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Free Belterra Selections – Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The forecast is for sun and heat later today and with that comes turf racing! – There is a solid card to build your bankroll for the weekend and there’s no better time than now to get started! – Best of luck from Winning Ponies.   Belterra Park   Race #1 #3 – Bay Magic […]

The Feeling That Only Racing Can Bring

by Ed Meyer

posted on June 27, 2022 in Blogroll, General Discussion, Horse Racing, WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Feeling That Only Racing Can Bring

We all remember our first date, first kiss, wedding, and when you held your baby for the first time. These are the important dates that never leave you. But when it comes time to enjoying a day at the races, this gambler has done some soul searching and came up with a few feelings that […]