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.

Kentucky Derby
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.

HandicappingKentucky Derby
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.

Free PicksHandicappingKentucky Derby
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.

Free PicksHandicappingKentucky Derby
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.

Kentucky Derby
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.

Free PicksHandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer4 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.

HandicappingKentucky DerbyNews
Ed Meyer4 min read
Free Selections / Saturday 3-26-16 / Meydan

Free Selections / Saturday 3-26-16 / Meydan

Get free handicapping selections and insights for Meydan's card on 3/26/16. We analyze the UAE Derby, including trends and a top pick: Vale Dori.

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Ed Meyer5 min read
Hey, How You Doing ?

Hey, How You Doing ?

A handicapper reflects on their 2016 strategy, emphasizing a slow start and careful observation before the major marquee races begin. It's time to prepare for the big races ahead.

HandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer3 min read
What Do You See ?

What Do You See ?

Evaluate Kentucky Derby & Oaks prep races to separate true contenders from hopefuls. We dissect performances, including Mohaymen's, using race replays.

Breeders' CupFree PicksHandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer3 min read
Make a Racing Bucket List

Make a Racing Bucket List

Create your essential horse racing bucket list and discover must-visit tracks. Explore the history and beauty of Keeneland, a gem of the Thoroughbred world, and plan your next racing adventure.

Kentucky Derby
Ed Meyer4 min read
I'm Mad as Hell and I'm Not Coming Back !

I'm Mad as Hell and I'm Not Coming Back !

A former employee shares how a Kentucky track's leadership responded to competition by telling patrons to leave if unhappy, hoping to gain legislative leverage for alternative gaming.

Breeders' CupHandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer6 min read