Gifts For The Gambler

Gifts For The Gambler

Reflect on your handicapping toolbox this holiday season. Discover valuable tips for horseplayers, including picking your spots and avoiding impulse wagers.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
Do You Remember Your First ?

Do You Remember Your First ?

Relive the magic of your first time at the racetrack. This post explores nostalgic memories, the festive atmosphere, and the diverse characters met along the way.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer5 min read
Confessions of a Gambling Voyeur

Confessions of a Gambling Voyeur

A look into one gambler's evolving recreational habits, from casino visits to horse racing at tracks like Keeneland and Churchill Downs, and a reflection on the true meaning of gambling.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer6 min read
Just Click Here to Have Fun!

Just Click Here to Have Fun!

Horse racing struggles to attract new players. Is the sport too slow for a generation accustomed to instant digital entertainment, or can new strategies capture their interest?

Ed Meyer3 min read
Bright Lights, Big Money, and The Red Carpet Treatment

Bright Lights, Big Money, and The Red Carpet Treatment

Explore the psychological tactics casinos use to create their alluring atmosphere and draw gamblers in. From bright lights to enticing sounds, learn how they encourage you to play.

Ed Meyer5 min read
Tough As They Come

Tough As They Come

Comparing the physical demands of NFL players to jockeys, this post explores the incredible toughness and resilience required to succeed in horse racing, enduring daily dangers without pads.

Ed Meyer4 min read
The Daily Buffet

The Daily Buffet

Dive into the daily life of horse racing, from handicapping insights to behind-the-scenes stories. This blog serves up a buffet of perspectives on the sport of kings.

Ed Meyer4 min read
Debunking the Myths

Debunking the Myths

Horseplayers often feel haunted by bad luck. Learn to control emotions, prepare wisely, and bet responsibly to conquer your inner "monkey" and improve your handicapping.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
Calm, Cool, and Ready

Calm, Cool, and Ready

A personal reflection on Thanksgiving traditions and the joy of reconnecting. On Turkey Day, an old friend is met while placing a bet, sparking memories and conversation.

Ed Meyer3 min read
Feeling Thankful

Feeling Thankful

Reflect on gratitude this season, beyond just racing winners. Give thanks for life, connections, and remember those less fortunate, inspired by lessons from the backstretch.

Ed Meyer4 min read
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