Derby Trail - 3/20/17

Derby Trail - 3/20/17

As the Kentucky Derby approaches, we recap the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, where Winning Ponies successfully picked the winner. Follow our Derby Trail updates.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Road to the Derby - 3/14/17

Road to the Derby - 3/14/17

The Kentucky Derby trail remains competitive. Review past weekend's prep races, including the Tampa Bay Derby, and focus on contenders showing consistent effort for the Triple Crown.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Road to the Derby - 3/4/17

Road to the Derby - 3/4/17

The Road to the Derby heats up as the Fountain of Youth G2 raises more questions than answers about Kentucky Derby contenders. Irish War Cry was a favorite, but the prep season remains wide open.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Turfway Park / First Glimpse

Turfway Park / First Glimpse

A personal look at Turfway Park, from its Latonia roots to its modern era. Includes insights from Director of Racing Tyler Picklesimer about the upcoming winter meet.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
A Tale of Two Good Guys

A Tale of Two Good Guys

A handicapper's summer report card on the state of horse racing, reflecting on player feedback and observations. Features a look at blue-collar jockey Perry Ouzts.

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Ed Meyer6 min read
Turning For Home

Turning For Home

Reflect on nostalgic horse racing traditions like 4th of July at River Downs, and the enduring memory of jockey Steve Neff's racing days.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Another Day at the Office

Another Day at the Office

A chance encounter with legendary jockey Perry Ouzts sets the scene for a handicapper's typical day at the track, from preparing programs to finding value bets.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Duped, or Just Misunderstood ?

Duped, or Just Misunderstood ?

The 2015 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland brought Runhappy and trainer Maria Borell into the spotlight. Was her sudden rise and fall a case of being duped, or just misunderstood?

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Ed Meyer3 min read
What's On My Mind ?

What's On My Mind ?

A handicapper shares candid thoughts on horse racing, from criticism to the promise of exchange wagering like Betfair, hoping it expands beyond New Jersey.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Better Betting ?

Better Betting ?

Exchange wagering is coming to horse racing, starting in New Jersey on May 10 via Betfair US and Monmouth Park. This new betting avenue offers players a different approach.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
What's Going On ?

What's Going On ?

The Florida Derby features a highly anticipated showdown between undefeated colts Nyquist and Mohaymen. We analyze this exciting Kentucky Derby prep race.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
The Beginning of the End ?

The Beginning of the End ?

West Virginia legislation aims to decouple racing from gaming, potentially ending live horse racing in the state. Understand this critical threat.

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Ed Meyer4 min read