Memorial Day Memories 6q5g4z
Today is Memorial Day; we should all give thanks to the many who protected, served, and gave their dedication. – A day we should all give thanks. From a gamblers point can you name days that had you giving thanks for luck at the windows? – Every holiday was a working day at the track, […]
The Keys to Becoming a Winning Gambler c5k1l
If you challenge yourself to become a better person, it is possible. If you want to be a better cook, worker, student, neighbor, believer, it is possible. So, can it be possible to be a better gambler, handicapper, and sharpen your focus to win? Yes. – Nothing is easy, but it can be achieved. Like […]
Oaks and Derby 2025 / Free Selections 75q4w
Seems like yesterday as winter winds blew, and preps lined up by the weekend. It felt like it was a hundred years away as we made the mental countdown when days got longer, but the big weekend is upon. Time to hunker down and start your weekend handicapping now. Louisville Forecast The 7-day projected […]
Old Dogs / New Tricks 6c2e4s
Just about the time you think you’ve seen everything; wonderful things appear. 2025 has me scratching my head and looking forward to the hidden gems that will surely keep us on the edge of our seats. Perry Ouzts is the 5th leading rider in Norths America, and 7th in the world. – Closing in on […]
Double-Header Day at the Races 2u5h6d
Walking through the giant gates captured your senses. The barking of the program / tip-sheet sellers; hot dogs wafting through the air and the scent popcorn off in the distance drawing you in. The whirl of humanity and bettors filled wagering lines, and the parking lot was crammed to the hilt. Ultimately you made your […]
The Old Ways are Becoming New Again m6m4l
Brick and mortar contests have gone the way of the dinosaur, unless you are playing a $3,000 cash money contest where the track makes good handle. Turfway Park has tried to kick off some of these again and it looks like a winner. Players love to play and the bettors at home love the ability […]
Is 2025 the New Era We’ve Been Waiting For? 5f495u
Each year, I talk a walk down the past 365 days. I ed my dreams, wishes, and hopes for the year. This year has been no different and my introspective thinking has me looking back on the days gone by and the New Year that awaits. Here are some wishes and hopes for the […]
Thanksgiving Day Power Plays w3h58
After eating more than your share of turkey and pie, it’s time to kick back and hunker down with some red-hot power plays that will be sure to have you going back for seconds. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from your friends at Winning Ponies! Churchill Downs Race #1 – #6 – […]
Time to Give Thanks 543o1x
I always wanted to be a gambler. We pitched pennies as kids in the boy’s room, played euchre at parties, and went to the races with my dad. – The word gambler was a badge of honor for some, while others thought it was straight from the Devil’s words. Not me, it was excitement, and […]
Distant Memories 1p1f2q
I loved playing horse racing contests for years. I have travelled all over and qualified in some of the biggest and best events. – For the contest scene, I have won, come close, and missed by a mile. When my son went to college, the contest scene has dwindled a bit for this handicapper. It […]