Monthly Archives: November 2018

Pride cometh in late fall

Posted on November 30, 2018 by turfcapper

Was that not predictable? After counting our chickens last week and giving you a stuffing recipe, my plays this past week were a real turkey. 1-4 against the super contest line, with the Giants giving us the only win. Seems … Continue reading →

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NFL Week 12 – November 25, 2018

Posted on November 25, 2018 by turfcapper

My super contest math checks out… Would be sitting in the top 40 in the contest right now (if I plug a 3-2 week in for the one I missed). A perfect 5-0 week last week. 32 –16–2 on the … Continue reading →

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Stuff Your Turkey

Posted on November 24, 2018 by turfcapper

Here’s my bagel stuffing recipe. 5-6 large bagels from your best local bagel store (Ess a bagel, if you are in Manhattan) … mix egg, plain, wheat, rye. I’m not a big measurer as I cook. Learned to cook in … Continue reading →

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Instant ReAx – Monday Night Football

Posted on November 20, 2018 by turfcapper

Rams and Chiefs lived up to the hype … no one was ever out of it ! Really an incredible game, and got just enough big defensive plays that it didn’t make a mockery of defense. Officiating was a bit … Continue reading →

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NFL Week 11 – Nov. 18, 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by turfcapper

I’ll post more on horses again soon, but it’s the quietest time of the year. Keep an eye on Jimmy Jerkens Illudere in the 6th at Aqueduct today. Javy Castellano gets on, so expect him to be live. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Ho-Hum

Posted on November 14, 2018 by turfcapper

It was a ho-hum week, finishing 3-2.  So that’s a profit made, but not going to vault me up the standings of the Supercontest.  Would have gone 2-2-1 on the other plays i considered, so not too bad, and my … Continue reading →

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NFL week 10 – Nov. 11, 18

Posted on November 11, 2018 by turfcapper

Here are my SuperContest plays for this week – Ten +6.5 Tampa -3 Miami +9.5 Seattle +9.5 Dallas +6.5 I will say this is my lowest confidence week yet. Tampa would be my best bet. Seattle in a conference game … Continue reading →

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Final BC Thoughts, and what’s next

Posted on November 3, 2018 by turfcapper

Interesting weekend, but surprisingly chalked out. Accelerate was much the best in the Classic, and in my book deserves horse of the year. Remarkable job by Peter Miller doubling up with Stormy Liberal and Roy H. I couldn’t get much … Continue reading →

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Breeders Cup Saturday – Nov. 3, 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by turfcapper

Per usual, ran out of time, so here’s the readers digest version  . . . Race 3-Filly and Mare sprint… Marley’s Freedom is the most likely winner, but at a price I would look at Mia Mischief who is game … Continue reading →

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Friday Recap and SuperContest

Posted on November 2, 2018 by turfcapper

Well, quite a day. Honestly these 2 yo races are better to watch run wager. Was seeing the ball well all day, but hit into a bunch of line-drive outs. Second choice Bulletin won, but didn’t connect in exotics. Super … Continue reading →

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