Greg Melikov
Professional writer/editor 50 years, retired Miami Herald editor/columnist after 35 years. Freelance writer with clients including dozens of racebooks worldwide. Www.horsingaround.info founde, featured writer on varied websites and in print publications.
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Basic Training Vital when Beginner's Luck FadesNovice horseplayers need all the help they can get so here's some good advice: Learn how to wager and handicap because Lady Luck is a fleeting companion.
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History of Hurricane Names; Is the Worst Yet to Come?The 2007 hurricane season has been unusally peaceful, but is this the quiet before the storm. Remember that in the past it has been busy from mid-August to mid-September.
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Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Barbaro Displayed Courage On, Off the RacetrackThree thoroughbreds during the past 70 years have captured the hearts of racing fans for different reasons: Seabiscuit, Secretariat and Barbaro. -
Synthetic Surfaces Changing Handicapping Strategy for ThoroughbredsSynthetic surfaces are in vogue as more racetracks across North America are adding them. The newest racing phenomenon is altering they way horseplayers are handicapping. -
Playing Third Base at the Blackjack TableAdopt a basic strategy since there are differences between playing blackjack on the superhighway and at the brick-and-mortar casinos.
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Survival of Horse Racing in Some States Depends on SlotsLas Vegas-style gambling slots have been hailed as the way to save failing racetracks. Some state officials, however, are fighting to prevent that ploy from becoming reality. This is a look at the current situation. -
Historic Churchill Downs to Host 23rd Breeders' CupThe 23rd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships worth $20 million in purses, thanks to increases in seven of the eight stakes, will be held at on Nov. 4 at historic Churchill Downs.
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2006 NFL Playoff Picture: What Teams Are in itThe top contenders for the NFL playoffs comprise a baker's dozen, including eight teams that played in post season last year.
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There's a Tragic Side to the Triple CrownThe tragic scene of Barabaro breaking down at Pimlico should remind us how fragile thoroughbreds truly are. There have been other injuries in Triple Crown races, but no fatalities in more than two decades.
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Thoroughbred Handicapping: Develop Your Own Formula for Betting on HorsesPlenty of tools are at the handicapper's disposal when trying to figure which horse is worth a wager.
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The Best Burger Spots in San AntonioThere are quite a few nifty burger joints in greater San Antonio, which exude the Happy Days atmosphere, that aren't the usual fast food establishment.. -
The Best Southwestern Restaurants in South TexasSouthwestern cuisine can be found in restaurants in South Texas where many dishes are indigenous to the area, including San Antonio and the Hill Country. -
The Slots Are Coming to South FloridaLas Vegas-style slot machines will be installed at Gulfstream Park and three other pari-mutuel outfits in South Florida sometime during the summer. -
A History of Legalized GamblingGambling goes way back to the Chinese, Romans and English centuries ago.
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Retirement Communities and Assisted Living for Senior Citizens in San AntonioRetiring in San Antonio can be a blessing for seniors because they can choose a retirement community that meets their needs from a plethora of locations.
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The Best Mexican Restaurants in Greater San AntonioThere are many Mexican restaurants in every section of Greater San Antonio easily accessible from main roadways.
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Why the San Antonio Spurs Will RepeatThe San Antonio Spurs are favored to win their fourth NBA championship in eight years with the addition of several key players.
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The Key to Preparing the Best BarbecueGood food such as this easy-to-make barbeue will have family and friends coming back for more.
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Medicare Supplement Insurance for Texas SeniorsMedicare supplement insurance helps some Texans, but not every senior citizen needs it. I belong to the latter group. My Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) covers most needs of my wife and I, and we feel comfortable with the reasonable co-payments.
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Success of Horse Racing Depends on SlotsLas Vegas-style slot machines may spell the difference between success and failure at some race tracks around the country. -
Seabiscuit: An American Legend Hits HomeThe great Seabiscuit conquered thoroughbreds and captured the hearts of Americans during the Depressions. -
San Antonio's Guenther House: It's a Restaurant, Store and MuseumGuenther House features a restaurant, store and museum in a historic setting where the San Antonio River appears like it did in the 1800s. -
A Brush with Darkness: The Lisa Fittipaldi StoryLisa Fittipaldi learned to cope with blindness, and with the help of her husband, became a well known artist who sells her paintings around the world.
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Lucille Halsell Conservatory Highlight of San Antonio Botanical GardenThe San Antonio Botanical Garden features plants that grow in Southwest Texas, including the Hill Country and includes several dwellings of the 1800s that were reconstructed to help illustrate and interpret regional themes. -
Riding High: Visitors at Six Flags Fiesta TexasSix Flag Fiesta Texas is one of the most popular attractions in the Southwest, featured rollercoasters, water rides and an assortment of shows. -
Dave Feldman: King of the Horse-racing TurfDave "King of the Turf" Feldman lived up to his nickname for decades. The author of "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" and long-time horse handicapper, writer, owner and trainer in Chicago, Dave Feldman is remembered. -
Deep in the Heart of Texas is Country Music CountrySouth Texas is one of the bastions of country music. The true honky tonks still are running strong.
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Cotton Gin Complex in Texas Hill Country Gaining PopularityThere's a unique Texas establishment that includes a restaurant featuring Hill Country cuisine and Kentucky/Tennessee cabins dating back to the 1800s.
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Early Retirement is a Two-headed CoinEarly retirement is a two-headed coin: finances and emotions. Actually, the easier of the two is the money.
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Bakery, Restaurant Businesses a Family Affair in Castroville, TexasSammy and Yvonne Tschirhart keep their business in the family in the historic Texas town of Castroville that was settled by Alsatians in 1844.
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Run for the Roses: Beware of the No No'sThere are trends involving the Run for the Roses that can't be dismissed when handicapping America's Race. For example, 3-year-olds that have three or four preps do the best at Louisville.
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Terrorism Has a Long, Infamous HistoryTerrorism is nothing new to the world -- it was used in just about every major area of the world dating back to ancient times. -
Memories of Being a Poor Man's Pool BoyKeeping a pool balanced is no easy task. It takes work, patienced and luck to maintain clear water.