by Ed Meyer 2q161j
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I know, Tuesday is a few days away. But lucky you, we are peeking ahead to who will be running on the card that day. You will want to pull down the entire WinningPonies card to make the day a big winner. Kick it off in Race #1 at River Downs with #6 Busha. This […]
If you happened to be at River Downs on Friday afternoon, you would have caught a glimpse of a H.O.F rider Chris McCarron and his students from the North American Racing Academy from Lexington, Kentucky. Coming up for the trip was 25-year-old apprentice Ben Creed, making his career debut in the 14th race. At the […]
The executive director of the Family Foundation said Thursday the group will challenge the constitutionality of any legislation authorizing video lottery terminals at horse tracks if ed by the General Assembly. “We will file suit if the governor calls a special session which includes expanded gambling,” said Kent Ostrander. He later clarified that statement to […]
I once read a long time ago that everyone would be famous for fifteen minutes in their life. In the world of Calvin Borel, it may have lasted a little bit longer. And boy, is it well deserved. I have been reading some of the best writers in the game speak of the soap opera surrounding […]
By now you have heard that Rachel Alexandra is not going to run in the 141st Belmont Stakes. A wise man once told me the answer can be yes, no, and wait and see. We have our answer, and we’ll get to wait and see just how good she will be in the future. R.A is one […]
Churchill Downs says it needs slot machines to be able to compete with the racetracks in other states, which already have casino gambling. Getting the General Assembly to approve slot machines is the first challenge. But if Churchill Downs can get slots, where would they put them? How many one armed bandits does it take […]
Have you ever been to a busy airport? How about a sports bar? What if they had a place where you could place wagers on tracks? What if they offered an easy-to-use kiosk where you could get your bet on if you’re a player, and possibly draw new players at the same time. It would […]
John Velazquez will ride six horses for US trainer Wesley Ward at Royal Ascot in June. The top American jockey replaces the stricken Rene Douglas who, tragically, may not walk again after he was seriously injured in a fall at Arlington Park on Saturday. Velazquez has previous experience with the Royal meeting, having ridden there […]
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If you were watching Arlington Park as I was yesterday, you were probably holding your breath when you saw Born To Be go down at the top of the lane. It seemed frozen in time as you saw this giant animal rolling over long-time Chicago great Rene Douglas. At the top of the lane, I […]
When you find a fat play that has the ability to knock out a vulnerable favorite, I have always called them “power plays.” At Hollywood Park, there may be just one of these on the prowl. Go right to Race #8 on Saturday and look at #3 Allicansayis Wow. This runner is 20-1, and that […]
