Archive for December, 2010 181g6g

Thoughts For 2011 cpd

by Ed Meyer 2q161j

posted on December 29, 2010 in 2 Comments >>

Gamblers, punters, or anyone who enjoys making a wager will make some pledge of change as the ball drops, and Dick Clark will make his annual appearance. We can’t help it, and no matter what you say, it will cross your mind right as you see 2011 on the screen for the 1st time. I first […]

Free Turfway Park Picks 96u2t

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 28, 2010 in No Comments >>

Nothing like holiday week at Turfway Park. They have a special post time of 1:10 E.S.T, and they love to run in the snowy weather of Northern Kentucky. The poly track is always fast, and they are a hidden gem during the winter. Turfway Park – Tuesday Stalkers are where the money is at…. That […]

Free Tampa Bay Downs Picks 1r1153

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 22, 2010 in 8 Comments >>

TBD is a solid oval, and the runners have been rising over the past few years as one of my favorite winter ovals. Enjoy, as TBD offers great value with full fields, and competitive horses. Tampa Bay Downs – Wednesday Race #1 – #7 Webster (9-5) Ships in from Chicago for Wayne Catalano. They roll […]

Free Fair Grounds Picks 612j63

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 22, 2010 in 1 Comment >>

Nothing like having a few “Big Easy” plays to get the week rolling right along….This track has a magic spell on me, and it seems like with each ing week that I start playing more and more over this long-stretch oval. Fair Grounds – Wednesday Race #1 – #1 Crystal Moment (7-5) 2nd time off […]

Melikov’s Horses to Watch – Dec 2010 – Part 2 e1d3f

by Greg Melikov

posted on December 15, 2010 in 1 Comment >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won three times, ran second six times and finished third five times since Oct. 3. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct Upper Gulch: […]

Haven’t You Had Enough Chances? 1f525l

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 15, 2010 in No Comments >>

A good friend of mine who I really trust, and listen to his advice, gave me something to think about. He said, “don’t you think you have enough chances to hit that huge winner to set you up? ” I must have been going through a bad moment, because I drew a breath and realized he may […]

Free Fair Grounds Selections 2nzx

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 10, 2010 in No Comments >>

The “Big Easy” is getting in swing, and they will only get better as the meet goes along. So, we might as well kick it in high gear and enjoy this Louisiana-bred card. Fair Grounds – Saturday Race #6 – #4 Superior Storm (6-5) A gal who loves the course, and is 4/4 ITM. Exits […]

Free Aqueduct Selections 4c1p1b

by Ed Meyer

posted on December 10, 2010 in No Comments >>

Saturday is here! There is always a cornucopia of action to be had, and you better make hay before the weather turns nasty later on this weekend for many areas. Aqueduct Race #1 – #3 Missile Motor (5-1) Fresh off a claim, and the barn is 33% ITM on this move. 7/13 ITM on the […]

Graded Stakes Races Reduced by 13 in 2011 2k2h39

by Greg Melikov

posted on December 6, 2010 in 1 Comment >>

There will be 13 fewer graded stakes next year with Calder Race Course taking the biggest hit among tracks across the country. Calder, one of three South Florida tracks that figured in changes for 2011, had four stakes downgraded from Grade 3: Stage Door Betty Handicap at 1 1/16 miles for fillies and mares 3-years-old […]

Melikov’s Horses to Watch – Dec 2010 3q194l

by Greg Melikov

posted on December 6, 2010 in No Comments >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, ran second five times and finished third four times since Oct. 2. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct Ferocious Won: […]