Secrets of the Kentucky Derby

Secrets of the Kentucky Derby

Unlock insights into handicapping the Kentucky Derby. Explore key trends like closing speed, recent performance, winning percentages, and historical data to refine your picks for the big race.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Handicappers Tool Box

Handicappers Tool Box

Prepare for the Kentucky Derby with essential handicapping tools. Learn key tips like watching race replays and managing your bankroll to find winners.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Year Three

Year Three

Belterra Park handicapper begins third year as announcer and morning line odds maker, reflecting on his journey and the challenges of calling races.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Pick Your Poison

Pick Your Poison

A handicapper's brutal betting weekend includes near misses and bad luck, highlighted by a Los Alamitos Pick Four that slipped away.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Can't Make The Races Like You Used to Do ?

Can't Make The Races Like You Used to Do ?

An experienced racing fan discovers how large crowds at Keeneland have changed the race day experience. She navigates the evolving landscape of attending races, adapting old traditions to new realities.

Ed Meyer4 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
The Big Four

The Big Four

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby! Learn why this weekend offers prime betting opportunities and discover early selections, starting with Brody's Cause.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Last Chance Derby Points / Free Selections / Saturday

Last Chance Derby Points / Free Selections / Saturday

The final call for Kentucky Derby points is here. Get free selections for Saturday's Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, featuring insights on key contenders.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
A Little Sugar

A Little Sugar

My friend always asks for 'a little sugar' (a tip) for the next race, but despite good information, he talks himself off a winning bet. Discover the common handicapping pitfalls that keep him from cashing tickets.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Remembering Good Times

Remembering Good Times

Many horse players began their journey at small, local tracks, not the big circuits. This post recalls the unique charm and foundational experiences of those early days in horse racing.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Free Keeneland Selections - 4/9/16

Free Keeneland Selections - 4/9/16

Get free selections for Keeneland's April 9, 2016 card. Winning Ponies shares runners to watch and wager during the spring meet, a perfect appetizer before using E-Z Win Forms.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
I've Got a Horse Right Here !

I've Got a Horse Right Here !

Oscar Nominated pulled off a 23-1 upset in the Horseshoe Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park. Learn about the race and owner Ken Ramsey's memorable comments post-win.

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Ed Meyer3 min read