Archive for May, 2010
Monmouth Park Trends
Yazan: Steve | 31 May 2010 | 3 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Here’s a few trends from Monmouth Park’s “Elite Meet:” – Most horses are winning by running near the pace. This trend is most apparent in six furlong races on the dirt, of which Monmouth has plenty. Of the seven 6- furlong races on Sunday, five were won by horses stalking the pace and two going [...]
Mammoth Numbers at Monmouth
Yazan: Steve | 27 May 2010 | 4 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
The first weekend of Monmouth’s “Elite Meet” posted an amazing $9.1M increase in wagering handle over last season ($16.4M in 2010 vs. $7.3M in 2009). To paraphrase Bill Finley in his excellent ESPN.com article, people don’t want more racing, they want better racing. Full fields and large pools lead to great betting opportunities and it’s a [...]
It’s the Preakness, Man
Yazan: Steve | 19 May 2010 | 5 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Attending the KY Derby and Preakness lets you compare two distinct experiences. An analogy may be the difference between Las Vegas and Atlantic City: Las Vegas (the Derby) has more cachet and the crowds are attractive and hip. Atlantic City (the Preakness) feels older, dingier, and more casual. Instead of sundresses and Derby hats, it’s [...]
After the Finish Line
Yazan: Steve | 11 May 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Thoroughbred race horses are gifted animals with an unmatched combination of power and grace. They’re what make horse racing an amazing, beautiful, and even confounding, sport. Those lucky to witness Thoroughbred greatness have memories that last a lifetime. For me, it was watching MINESHAFT win the 2003 Jockey Club Gold Cup. And it’s not only [...]
Some Derby Pics
Yazan: Steve | 06 May 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Last weekend I travelled to Louisville to attend the KY Derby with my friend Dave. After wandering around in a post-Derby daze the past few days, I finally got around to posting some cell phone pics. I’ll try to recap what happened, but the details still seem a little fuzzy. We got to the track [...]
KY Derby First Turn
Yazan: Steve | 02 May 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
KY Derby First Turn Originally uploaded by WirePlayers This is a shot of the horses rounding the first turn. One of the most exciting things you can witness in sports. I staked a spot along the rail on the 2nd floor of the trackside village. Not wanting to move and lose position, I texted betting instructions down to [...]
Calvin on Super Saver
Yazan: Steve | 01 May 2010 | 4 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Calvin on Super Saver Originally uploaded by WirePlayers This is a photo of Calvin returning the winner’s circle after winning the KY Derby – what an awesome ride. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Morning at Churchill Downs
Yazan: Steve | 01 May 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Morning at Churchill Downs Originally uploaded by WirePlayers This is a look at the track when Dave and I got here around 9:30 Saturday. The weather was miserable, but we were thankfully under cover. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
