About WinningPonies

Luck just isn't enough.

WinningPonies is a professional horse racing handicapping service that has been helping bettors make smarter wagers since 2005. Our flagship product, the E-Z Win® Form, distills complex handicapping data into a clear, color-coded format that both beginners and experienced handicappers can use to gain an edge at the track.

The E-Z Win® Form

Our E-Z Win® Form rates every horse in every race across 90+ racing tracks in the United States and Canada. Each horse is assigned to a color-coded tier based on our proprietary analysis:

T1Top picks with the best chance of finishing in the money
T2Strong contenders that should be included in exotic wagers
T3Competitive horses that add depth to multi-leg bets
T4Longer shots with upset potential
T5Horses facing tough competition
NAInsufficient data to rate (not necessarily a bad horse — always worth examining)

Within each tier, horses are ranked from best to worst, giving you a clear picture of the competitive landscape in every race.

View a Sample E-Z Win® Form →

How Our Ratings Work

Horstradamus - WinningPonies rating engine

Meet Horstradamus® — our proprietary rating engine that analyzes dozens of factors for each horse, including:

  • Past performance across multiple races, distances, and conditions
  • Proprietary Speed Figures adjusted for track variant and surface
  • Pedigree analysis evaluating bloodlines for distance, surface, and condition preferences
  • Class analysis comparing current competition level to prior races
  • Workout quality evaluating recent training patterns and highlighting monster workouts
  • Surface preferences factoring in dirt, turf, and synthetic track performance
  • Condition adjustments for current track conditions (fast, muddy, firm, yielding, and more)
  • Jockey and trainer statistics at the current track and meet

The result is a comprehensive rating that accounts for far more variables than most handicappers can track manually — distilled into an easy-to-read format that saves you hours of research.

Proven Results

We don't just make predictions — we track our results. Our Big 'Uns page documents every significant exotic payout where our top-tier picks hit: Superfectas, Trifectas, Pick 4s, Pick 6s, and more. These are real payouts, verified against official race results.

Our customers consistently report success using our forms. Read what they have to say on our Testimonials page.

Coverage

We cover thoroughbred racing at over 90 tracks, including every major venue in North America:

  • All NYRA tracks (Saratoga, Belmont Park, Aqueduct)
  • Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and Kentucky racing
  • Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Florida racing
  • Santa Anita, Del Mar, and California racing
  • Oaklawn Park, Fair Grounds, Woodbine, and many more

Browse our full track list to see every venue we cover. Most E-Z Win® Forms are posted 2 days in advance.

Our Story

WinningPonies was founded in 2005 by a team of handicapping professionals and software engineers with a shared belief: great handicapping shouldn't require a degree in statistics. What started as a passion project has grown into one of the most trusted handicapping services in the industry — and along the way, Horstradamus® was born: our proprietary rating engine that sees what others miss.

For over two decades, we've been refining our algorithms and expanding our coverage. Our goal is to make expert-level analysis accessible to everyone — from the casual weekend bettor to the serious daily player.

Get Started

  1. 1.Create a free account browse the toteboard and see what’s racing today
  2. 2.View a sample form see our ratings in action with a real past card
  3. 3.Learn the basics 10 tips for using E-Z Win® Forms effectively
  4. 4.Choose a plan get a subscription or buy forms individually

Questions? Visit our Help section or contact us directly.