I’ll Meet You on the Long Road to the Middle jm4g
I’ve worked in horse racing since I’ve been 18-years-old. Started as a parking lot kid, and supervised all of the parking after that. I was promoted to work in issions to reconcile monies and work with the Union staff as a member of the labor-management team. – I was promoted to working in marketing as […]
Free Weds Selections – Belterra Park 4f1u1x
As I sit here on Monday planning on building my bankroll. It is never too early to start hammering out your wagering plan. I know, it’s only Monday, and we better look at the weather and races we like, and start drawing up a plan to make my week a great weekend! – Best of […]
Meet the New Boss 534f6t
We all like being in charge and having the ultimate say. Well, today is your lucky day. You’ve been promoted to that big, overstuffed leather chair where the boss makes all the big decisions. The ideas that bounce around in your noggin will affect the sport and many jobs that benefit from the decisions that […]
The Spa – Wednesday 173ai
Located on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York. They first opened the doors to the public in 1863 making this the oldest major sporting venue in the nation. The first meet only lasted four days and was eventually lengthened from mid-July to Labor Day. They have been in operation since 1864 with only a […]
58 Trips Around the Sun 4z525n
I find myself today pondering where I’m at in life. – Was Law School on my list of life choices? Should I have gone on and taught school? – The number 58 has meaning, and on this day, I find myself listening to babbling brook sounds while writing. Is there a deeper meaning to life […]
One Day Pro Player 53506x
I promise myself every year I won’t bet any tracks I never follow. – I’m not sure of the track bias, what happens when it rains, or who the toughest jock at the oval would be. Oh, what the heck, it’s just the Preakness; and I love the Triple Crown action. Bad decision… The Kentucky […]
Derby 150 – Memories to Last a Lifetime 6k5c29
A good friend and I spoke on Oaks night as we chatted back and forth about the horses, the people involved, and the beauty of the sport. – I didn’t think he’d be going down this year as he has become a player from home catching all of the commentary about the event. – “Ed, […]
Betting the Kentucky Derby Card 3nx1l
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is only days away. – It just seems like a few days ago I was watching some of the first prep races for the Derby trail. But, this is not a drill; the real thing takes place this Saturday. Race #6 – The G1 Derby City – […]
Betting the Kentucky Oaks Card 124n51
The first day of live racing action can be quite the bonus for handicappers looking to get the jump on a last-minute bankroll boost as the “Lilies for the Fillies” takes place at Churchill Downs. The undercard offers great plays that you can roll right into the Oaks and beyond. Here is a game plan […]
Little Things That Matter 86w6s
Horseplayer friends always have the same chatter going on these days. “Who do you like for the Derby?” – Most have an idea or three, and others can run the list in their head pretty quick. For me, I always have the same answer and it never changes from year to year. Not yet, too […]