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Friday, June 9th, 2023

Tapit Trice Main Danger in Belmont Stakes

Astute blog followers know that the Belmont Stakes is my favorite race of the year as it usually presents great opportunities to make some cash. We’ve had success over the years and the trend continued last year with the cold deck exacta. Lets get right to the picks, and my top 4 predicted order of […]

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Superfecta only Pathway to Profits in Chalky Preakness

****************UPDATE *************** The 8 horse is scratched which changes the whole complexion of race and makes the race a pass for me…. The 8 was one of the favorites and we were keying him up top in the wagers. Suggestion would be to save your money for the Belmont as now Mage becomes 3-5 and […]

Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Bridge Jumper Alert in the Test Stakes at Saratoga

I will be on high alert today for possible bridge jumpers at Saratoga… As we all are probably aware, the bridge jumper tries to make a quick 5% ROI by hammering the favorite in the show pool. What they probably don’t realize is that the bridge jumper bet is the worst bet in all of […]

Friday, April 30th, 2021

Known Agenda Main Threat, King Fury Potential Spoiler in 2021 Derby

Welcome to the 2021 Derby !! Look for a fast track with bright sunshine, which will be a nice change from recent history. Lets get straight to the analysis…. The pace of the race should be contested and fast. There are at least 5 runners who want to be on or near the lead. This […]

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

Better Post, and Change in Racing Tactics Could Land Max Player in Preakness Winners Circle

A field of 11 is lined up for a “Fall Preakness” under sun-drenched skies at Pimlico. Last Year, we cashed with War of Will in the Preakness, and with any luck, perhaps we can cash again this year ! The race will be without this year’s best 3yo, Tiz the Law, but it looks on […]

Friday, June 8th, 2018

Hofburg Has Talent, Breeding To Play 2018 Belmont Spolier — But Needs Some Help From His Friends

35 horses have won the Derby and Preakness yet only 12 have been able to win the Belmont Stakes, and capture racing’s most elusive prize – the Triple Crown. Justify will be looking to become lucky 13, and validate the greatness and promise of his young career. So, the story-line is set for the 150th […]

Saturday, March 10th, 2018

2018 Tampa Bay Derby – World of Trouble – Vino Rosso Top Two

Welcome to the 2018 Triple Crown trail. This will be my first prep race rendition for this blog as I haven’t posted any prep races in the past. Tampa Bay Downs Derby is on the docket today There are two main scratches for the race – Free Drop Billy and Enticed will run in the […]

Saturday, November 4th, 2017

Arrogate and Gunnevera Could be Top 2 in 2017 Breeders Cup Classic

This year’s breeders cup races represent a crapshoot at least on the early under card races. Look for chalk later in the day. But the matter at hand for Whitey is the Classic !! Lets take some of the Belmont Super winnings and parlay into another score. My top picks 1 – Arrogate – This […]

Saturday, June 10th, 2017

Tapwrit is Main Threat to Score Minor Upset in Wide Open 2017 Belmont

Heading into the 2017 Belmont, story lines are blurred as both the Derby and Preakness winners are skipping the Belmont Stakes, leaving a field of 12 signed on to test their meddle in the grueling mile and a half race over Big Sandy – the local reference to historic Belmont Park. Ponycapper followers know that […]

Friday, May 19th, 2017

Photo Finish in Store for 2017 Preakness

Astute followers of this blog know last year’s Preakness was a huge windfall for Ponycapper, so the question becomes — was it a one year fluke? Time will tell… What I do know is the Derby was a disaster for me with only Battle of Midway showing up in the slop. The forecast looks dry […]