by Ed Meyer 5b2r6d
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Age is Only a Number
I walk into the jock’s room to clock in and talk to the guys. Security guards doing a retirement gig, valets who were once riders relegated back to taking care of the jockeys silks, etc. But, they are still in the game. – I speak with a few riders and love it when the young […]
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I was walking out of the track last week and the heat could cook an egg on the sidewalk. Miserable. But, after getting on the elevator an older gent I hadn’t seen in donkey years yelled; “Hold that please.” – He was ambling as my hand held the door. A little out of breath and […]
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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 […]
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Meet the New Boss
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 […]
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on The Spa – Wednesday
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 […]
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on 58 Trips Around the Sun
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Betting the Kentucky Derby Card
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 – […]
in WinningPonies.com | Comments Off on Betting the Kentucky Oaks Card
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 […]
