Monthly Archives: October 2017

4 Days Til Breeders Cup 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by turfcapper

Just four days until the Breeders’ Cup weekend gets underway at Del Mar, and I can’t wait.   I’ve been bunkered down with my homework for the past week or so, and coming off a strong summer of play, I feel … Continue reading →

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Contest Handicapping

Posted on October 26, 2017 by turfcapper

I have been messing around with some of the Daily Racing Form’s free handicapping contests.   I don’t know how big of a fan I am of the contest in general.  You have to grind out a living at the track, … Continue reading →

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Fly Like An Eagle

Posted on October 24, 2017 by turfcapper

Here’s the hunch play: The Eagles are a good Super Bowl bet. And yes, I’m a couple weeks late with this information. Having seen the story about Carson Wentz, and he relationship with the little boy who passed away from … Continue reading →

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Book Report: Whale Hunt in the Desert

Posted on October 21, 2017 by turfcapper

I’d like to shout out Steve Cyr for sending a copy of his book “Whale Hunt In The Desert” – which is a great read about the inner workings of Las Vegas and finding and hosting big players. Steve was … Continue reading →

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Clippers

Posted on October 21, 2017 by turfcapper

Got a look at the Clippers last night against the Lakers on TV, and the Clips strike me as being extremely offensively inefficient. Very content to let Blake Griffin launch 18 footers, and shot a lot of pull-up jumpers. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Profit

Posted on October 9, 2017 by turfcapper

Ground out a 6.5 unit profit today, finishing two and one but losing the big play in a close game. But I will always take a profitable week! Keep grinding…

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NFL WEEK 5

Posted on October 5, 2017 by turfcapper

Been a couple of busy weeks here at the Institute of Better Handicapping… Here’s a look at this weeks NFL action. Three plays… The big play Detroit -2 1/2 over Carolina… regular play Jacksonville +8 over Pittsburgh… Regular play Baltimore … Continue reading →

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