Archive for December, 2009
2010 – What’s “In” / What’s “Out”
Yazan: Steve | 28 December 2009 | 5 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
The List Out In Zenyatta Bambera Mullins Lobo Pro-Ride Dirt Chantal Emma Smarty Jones Smart Strike Kinane Queally Einstein Blame Speed Figs Trainer Stats Prado Talamo I Want Revenge Lookin at Lucky Forums Blogs Ballcaps Fedoras UAE JRA Stronach Brunetti For a fee For free Tim Ice Al Stall Tweeting Talking Chart Callers Trackus Magna [...]
Betting on Horse Racing
Yazan: Steve | 18 December 2009 | 5 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing, Our Philosophy
There’s plenty of speculation as to why horse racing declined as a major American sport since its last heyday in the ’70s. Was it the decision not to broadcast races on network TV, the spread of state lotteries and Indian casinos, endless industry infighting, changes in demographics, or even the relaxation of clubhouse dress codes as this writer suggested? Regardless, the most [...]
The Only Honest Sport in America
Yazan: Steve | 08 December 2009 | 10 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Horse racing has its share of problems, but it’s not a complete sham like the NBA, college football, and many other mainstream sports. Take a look at referee Tim Donaghy, who made thousands of dollars betting NBA games and alledged that league officials intentionally influenced the outcome of games. He not only made money on games he officiated, but on [...]
Bet Hard
Yazan: Steve | 01 December 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Walk Bet Hard My wagering experience last weekend drove home the point that handicappers should always stand firm when they have strong opinions. Case in point: last Friday’s Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs. As some may know, I’ve been high on Blame the past few months. I was impressed with his fast finish in the [...]
