by Ed Meyer 2q161j
Wiping the sweat from his face, “Country Jim” was holding court talking his Kentucky banter. His speeches were about U.K. basketball, politics, and the worst feeling in the world for a gambler. Jim was a talker, and he was never afraid to let others know everything that was on his mind. Jim had a great […]
I was sitting with a banker pal of mine at the races. He was on a cold streak that makes Siberia look like the beach. He was crying and groaning about trying to build a man-size bankroll for the Belmont. Well, I can’t claim it is fool proof, but when I left he was rolling like a […]
Ted was the kinda guy who always had a smile, or a kind word. He would help you long before he would do for himself. He started working in security so long ago; I don’t think they had invented flashlights yet. But even in the darkness he always shined bright. To extinguish the light he brought […]
I have worked at tracks for years. There was a big player who would fit the category of a whale. They said, “you would never break him as he had so much money.” We’ll call him “Big Daddy” as to not insult anyone. He loved to play horses, and bet football. Everyday I would walk […]
I was asked by one of our WinningPonies , what type of races I like to play and which ones do I leave alone. That may be the million dollar question for a gambler, but there is an answer for me. Everyone has their own method to selecting races, and others fire at will. But, […]
The cold winter months can be a drain on a horseplayer looking for some good mid-week action. While it’s still freezing in most of the country the weather is sunny and the turf is in great shape down at Gulfstream Park in Sunny South Florida. Get off to a great start to your betting week […]
If you ask professional or serious horseplayers their opinions on show betting, most will tell you to not waste too much time with this type of bet. As the easiest bet to hit on the wagering menu, payouts are low. Even if you are an excellent handicapper, it is hard to make money betting on […]
Nothing like a little sparkle to light up the action. It should be hot and muggy in most places, and Mother Nature can toss in some showers just to make things interesting. You will want to stay close to your change of track condition selector, and PRESTO – a new set of EZ-Win forms to […]
That was a special day for me. I was born into this world crying and hungry, and waiting until I would hold the hand of my dad going to the track. I have seen some neat things happen over the years since I have been a fan. When I first began, it was with a 25-cent […]
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I can feel the winds of winter rolling around the mountain. The days of big races have fallen by the wayside. We ran the races, and tallied the score. It is about this time of the year, that I begin playing two circuits. I start looking forward to Florida and the promise of the dream […]
