Once upon a time racing used to have overnight sheets with fields to the brim and also-eligible runners. But something has happened to big fields and horsemen trying to get their horses in a race. Where did they go in a matter of years? Mountaineer has cancelled a few days already, Keeneland and Churchill have […]
It is a thing of beauty when you get to make a trek down to Keeneland. From the drive down enjoying the beauty of the spring to walking past the ancient Sycamore in the paddock. – Words will never do it justice. But, for this handicapper it will be a day well-spent in the bucolic […]
In racing, I have had the distinct pleasure of watching the big boys and the little tracks. Both have merit, and my learning from one helped me with the other. I used to have to ultra focus on pennies just so we could have a fan-friendly event for the smaller venues, and when breaking into […]
The finally has come and the curtains are being pulled back to showcase some incredible betting opportunities! – A 12 race card with the first post of 12:45 pm will kick off an incredible closing day of racing. – Buckle up, it’s almost post time! Turfway Park / Jeff Ruby Steaks Day […]
Only a couple days left in the race meet, and this Saturday is bound to have your inner gambler ready to roll. – But, in the meantime still, plenty of spot plays to have your bankroll in ship-shape! – What are ya’ waiting for? It’s almost post-time! Turfway Park / Friday Race#1 – […]
We all have our favorite jobs. You know, the ones when we pull into the parking lot and run in to start the day? Yeah, most of us have had them, and for the ones who haven’t, yours are on the way. – Me, I’ve had a helluva good time. The majority of my working […]
As we enter the final days of live racing for the 2022 meeting, here are some free selections to get your bankroll moving in the right direction for closing day on Saturday for the Jeff Ruby Steaks card. Turfway Park / Thursday Race#1 – #5 – Good One ( 10-1) = Hails from the […]
There is nothing like having a shot at the big prize. Usually, a pick 4, 5, or pick-six. -I have been watching pools this winter and sometimes they are definitely worth the shot. But, taking a shot at the big pool comes along with a large ticket cost. – “You can’t win it unless you […]
Heavy rains in the low 50s in the Northern Kentucky region should have the Tapeta surface tightened up and ready to produce some faster racing at the Florence oval on Wednesday evening. Turfway Park Race#1 – #8 – Ola Que Tal = Hails from the hot barn of Paulo Lobo who is of […]
Just like George Jones sang years ago. – The song means more today than it ever did. I thought about the song and country music; who was gonna be the next big artist to step up. – Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of super talented musicians out there, but who was going to […]