Monthly Archives: July 2018

Del Mar Opening Day Plays

Posted on July 18, 2018 by turfcapper

Del Mar opens tomorrow, and while my focus for the weekend will be on Saratoga, I happen have a bunch of watch horses running back tomorrow – so many that I wish I could jump on a plane to the … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Player’s Guide

Posted on July 17, 2018 by turfcapper

I’m as excited as the rest of you for the start of Saratoga this weekend.  The next six weeks will play a big role in the outcome of my handicapping year. With that in mind, here’s a primer with angles … Continue reading →

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A Summer Freshening with 10 Days Until the Spa !

Posted on July 10, 2018 by turfcapper

The ‘capper took a break from the Handicapping grind for a few days over the Fourth of July, call it a “freshening” for Saratoga if you will. Traveled to Bar Harbor, Maine, and Acadia National Park for a few days. … Continue reading →

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Laurel Park

Posted on July 2, 2018 by turfcapper

I enjoyed an afternoon at Laurel Park this past Saturday, the first time I had ever been there. I was on a business trip in the DC area so things timed out right for the stop as I headed back … Continue reading →

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