Monthly Archives: January 2018

Jan. 27 – Pegasus Day

Posted on January 27, 2018 by turfcapper

I’m 0-1 on my Pegasus picks, after being in California Chrome’s corner last year. I like the idea of the race, but the hullabaloo about possibly changing the distance makes no sense, and that Stonach had to buy the last … Continue reading →

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Oooh, it’s a Lady …

Posted on January 27, 2018 by turfcapper

Anyone remember the old Saturday night live bit ? Anyway, I’m very sad to see Lady Eli retired, as it appeared there was a glimmer of hope she might race again this summer at the Spa (which I openly lobbied … Continue reading →

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Derby Thoughts – Jan. 24

Posted on January 24, 2018 by turfcapper

Lecomte Instilled Regard repeated his effort from the Sham, stalked from post 10 and worked out a good trip from  outside post.   His result flatters McKinzie and Solomini.   Snapper Sinclair turned in a good effort dueling for the lead and … Continue reading →

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Like E.F. Hutton, Baby

Posted on January 22, 2018 by turfcapper

Are you listening ? You should be. Under 46.5 Patriots/Jags:  Cash It Philly +3 Lean:  Cash It Watch horse Tyfosha:  Cash It Eagles future wager ?  . . . . Looking good. An excellent weekend for The ‘capper  . . … Continue reading →

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Eat the Chalk

Posted on January 21, 2018 by turfcapper

I ate the chalk yesterday with Jorge Navarro’s XY Jet, who won the Sunshine Millions Sprint by a pole. The Navarro rumors (see the vegetable juice video ?) aside, they still pay you when the chalk wins. In some cases, … Continue reading →

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All Included on Saturday

Posted on January 13, 2018 by turfcapper

Not much time to ‘cap this week, but All Included returns in the 11th at Gulfstream . . . . came off a long layoff to make a middle move and flatten out last time, which is typically a strong … Continue reading →

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Insubordination at Santa Anita!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by turfcapper

Got you with that headline, didn’t I ? Really, the watch horse for Thursday at Santa Anita is Insubordination in the 6th Race. Was hammered to 6/5 last time out, now comes back against MSW company. By the looks of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Recap

Posted on January 9, 2018 by turfcapper

Hopefully you took the football teaser advice because that saved my Sunday… Lunaire and Meadowsweet ran uninspiring races and are off the watch list. Win the War turned in the best of the bunch running in late for second. They … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Action

Posted on January 7, 2018 by turfcapper

Mask rolled in the Mucho Macho Man, sliding himself way up the list of Derby contenders. Got pounded at the windows even more than I expected. They knew he was ready to roll. Cashed the late Pick 5 at Santa … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2018 . . . A nice day to stay in and play

Posted on January 6, 2018 by turfcapper

With single digit temps and dangerous wind chills in the Northeast, a nice day to hunker down with the coffee pot and Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita on TVG  . . . some good stakes action to take a look … Continue reading →

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