by Ed Meyer 2q161j
When Bay Meadows closed for good last summer, leaving Northern California with only one major Thoroughbred racing venue (Golden Gate Fields), many wondered how such a thing could happen. Bay Meadows, after all, had been a fixture in California horse racing for more than 70 years and was the longest continually operating Thoroughbred track in […]
So many times we see a race that we really liked. Or, it could be the 6th race at Whatever Park where your pony gets shut off but finishes up nicely. I tried in vain to keep up on my horses to play list, but things get in the way. Work, life, and everything in […]
Everyone needs a little brush-up from time to time. It is only those who are mad at their money, who make no attempt to sharpen their skills. Here are a couple reminders to add to your checklist: 1. Take a look at horses dropping in class. This can be an effective way to gauge value. […]
Yesterday, I ran into a gent who loves to play the races. He has been an avid player for 40 years. I looked him over and he had the look of a professional man. No judgment here; just taking in the obvious. Then began a lesson steeped in history, fun, and our mutual love of […]
This is a question that every horse player asks on a daily basis. There are NTRA contests and Horse Player World Series Contests. Poker has one, and so does racing. Both have a pot over a million dollars. You have to qualify for the NTRA contest by placing in a satellite. For the HPWS, you can […]
I know, it sounds like Jerry McGuire. But there can be some truth to this magical line after all. Here is a great day to spend at the track. You and a group of friends, colleagues, or just folks sitting at your table, are prepared to enjoy an afternoon at the races. Everybody is stoked, […]
I love playing exotics. Everything from the opening double to whatever is offered in the final race of the day. It gives the player a chance to get out of a hole, or better the bankroll before heading to the car. A wager that has become popular for players at all levels is the 10-cent […]
If you are looking for an angle that needs to be hammered. Try this one on for size…. Runners that are coming off the dirt or turf and making their second start on the Poly surface. I know, this sounds a little far fetched, but it has produced some big paydays for me. It works […]
We are starting to get pumped up about racing that will take place at Santa Anita on October 24th and 25th. This is the place where champions get crowned, and many others decide their next step as to where they will go in racing. In Kentucky, there are two tracks that offer racing on synthetic […]
Many sports have had barriers that have broken down over the decades. It only makes sense, but some things just seemed to take a little more time. For decades, African American riders and trainers dominated racing. They won major stakes, and laid the groundwork for what would become a national pastime. This past Saturday marked […]
