Testing Your Faith

Testing Your Faith

Handicappers face tough tests. This post recounts two back-to-back bad luck events, including one at Arlington Park, and discusses maintaining faith in the game despite bad beats.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read
Gamblers, Handicappers, and Visitors

Gamblers, Handicappers, and Visitors

Horse racing tracks once bustled, but now face declining attendance. The industry must innovate, exploring new engagement strategies like "how-to-wager" videos to attract new fans.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read
The Action Never Stops

The Action Never Stops

Winter may be setting in, but horse racing heats up with early wagers and future prospects. We also look back at great guests on the Winning Ponies Internet Radio Show.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
The Cycle of Horse Racing

The Cycle of Horse Racing

After the Breeders' Cup, the horse racing cycle begins anew. Review your handicapping performance and strategy to prepare for the upcoming season.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
 First Time Player / Free Saturday Pick Four Selections

First Time Player / Free Saturday Pick Four Selections

Follow a first-time bettor's exciting journey using WinningPonies' E-Z Win Forms for Saturday Pick Four selections. See how she navigated betting exactas and win bets with our handicapping data.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
The Quiet Before the Storm / Friday Breeders' Cup Pick-Four Ticket

The Quiet Before the Storm / Friday Breeders' Cup Pick-Four Ticket

Get ready for the Breeders' Cup World Championships! Explore the pre-race excitement and a specific Friday Breeders' Cup Pick-Four ticket from WinningPonies.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
The Biggest Show in Racing

The Biggest Show in Racing

The Breeders' Cup World Championships bring the finest thoroughbreds together for racing history. This year's 30th edition takes place at Santa Anita, featuring 13 championship races.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
What a Beautiful Day For the Races

What a Beautiful Day For the Races

A skeptical handicapper recounts a day at Keeneland that turned him into a believer in superstitions, detailing the surprising turn of events at the track.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer5 min read
Seven Days Can Make One Week

Seven Days Can Make One Week

Reflecting on the tragic passing of jockey Juan Saez one week ago. This post honors his memory and the deep impact his loss had on the entire racing community.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Talking Dirty

Talking Dirty

Discover the unique history of Keeneland Race Course, from its founding as a non-profit community project to its legacy as a premier Thoroughbred dirt track.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Keeneland is Racing for the First Time Since 2006

Keeneland is Racing for the First Time Since 2006

Keeneland returns to dirt racing after years on its synthetic polytrack. This change impacts handicapping for races like the Bluegrass Stakes and the 2015 Breeders' Cup.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
The Gambler's Journey

The Gambler's Journey

Explore the evolution of horse racing handicapping, from the vibrant, early mornings at the track to the convenience of modern remote betting. This post delves into the nostalgic journey of a handicapper.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer5 min read