Tools of the Trade / Handicapping Update

Tools of the Trade / Handicapping Update

Winning a horse racing handicapping contest means adapting your strategy. Discover one bettor's exciting journey to a $10,000 prize and a spot in the NTRA Championship.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read
Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Follow our weekly recap as we embark on a place pool wagering adventure at Woodbine using Winning Ponies E-Z Win Forms. See how a group of handicappers tackles race selections and betting strategy.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer5 min read
Looking Back With Pride

Looking Back With Pride

Reflecting on Lou Gehrig's iconic speech, the author shares personal gratitude for a life in horse racing, highlighted by a perfect day working at Belterra Park.

News
Ed Meyer3 min read
Bankroll Builders

Bankroll Builders

Rediscover the power of small wagers to build your horse racing bankroll. Learn how to strategically grow your funds for major meets like Saratoga and Keeneland.

Free PicksHandicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read
48

48

A personal reflection on the author's 48th birthday, recalling a lifelong passion for horse racing that began at birth and continues today.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer6 min read
Making the Morning Line

Making the Morning Line

Explore the purpose of the morning line in horse racing and how it's created. Learn the author's method, inspired by expert oddsmakers and 25 years of handicapping experience.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
The Wide World of Wagering

The Wide World of Wagering

Explore the evolution of horse racing wagering, from modern ADWs to the nostalgic thrill of a Las Vegas racebook. Relive a memorable first trip spent betting on tracks across the nation.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read
How to Beat a Bad Streak

How to Beat a Bad Streak

Experiencing a losing streak in horse racing? Discover practical strategies to turn your luck around, like adjusting wager amounts and diving deeper into handicapping homework.

Free PicksHandicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
The First Day of Summer

The First Day of Summer

The Summer Solstice marks the start of prime horse racing season! Get ready for top action from Belmont, Del Mar, Saratoga, and more as tracks gear up.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
Sunday Afternoon at the Track

Sunday Afternoon at the Track

A personal reflection on a Sunday afternoon at the racetrack, finding calm and magic in the simple routine of preparing for races, beyond just handicapping.

Ed Meyer6 min read
Looking at the Future

Looking at the Future

Horse racing faces shrinking fields and dropped dates. Is this a decline or an opportunity for the sport to embrace "less is more" for a stronger future?

Breeders' CupKentucky DerbyNews
Ed Meyer5 min read
Chalk Dusters

Chalk Dusters

Explore the "chalk festival" phenomenon in horse racing. Discover how short-priced favorites influence wagering strategies for bettors who love or hate the odds.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer4 min read