Author Archives: turfcapper

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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Breeders’ Cup Friday – Nov. 2, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by turfcapper

Interesting how they have split the card this year with all the two year old races today.  I don’t love betting the 2-year olds, with limited form to go off of, it’s not my strongest angle, but of course, I’m … Continue reading →

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4-1 Week

Posted on October 29, 2018 by turfcapper

Well, 4-1 in the SuperContest plays, and while the Rams didn’t cover, they certainly had every chance to, rallying from an early deficit to be up 10, then taking a knee late to erase a late touchdown.  The ‘capping was … Continue reading →

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I Blew It

Posted on October 25, 2018 by turfcapper

Well, I blew it last week with the contest plays. Got wrapped up in a crazy week, running a big awards dinner, and next thing you know it’s a football Sunday, and you’re still wrapping up work and couldn’t care … Continue reading →

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Quick Recap

Posted on October 15, 2018 by turfcapper

Finished Sunday 3-1-1, so I’m 10-4-1 over the last three weeks. For the season, 16-12-2 on the contest lines, or +280 for the 100 unit player. Giddy up. From the “rather be lucky than good” – my listing of the … Continue reading →

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Super contest week six -October 14, 2018

Posted on October 13, 2018 by turfcapper

This week is tough … OK I said it… This gambling is a tough racket. There are a number of games that qualify using my normal methods of making my own line and then looking at the gap between my … Continue reading →

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Week 5 NFL

Posted on October 6, 2018 by turfcapper

Week five in the NFL and the lines are starting to tighten up… I didn’t find as many discrepancies as normal between my line and the super contest. This weeks plays will be Green Bay -1 J-E-T-S -1 Pittsburgh -3 … Continue reading →

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Weekend Preview, and a Burger

Posted on September 29, 2018 by turfcapper

Lots of action on the track this weekend with many Breeders Cup preps. I won’t be able to catch Belmont’s action today, but hope to be home in time to see Churchhill and West Coast. I’m not publishing any horse … Continue reading →

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Enjoy The (Analog) Journey

Posted on September 25, 2018 by turfcapper

It was the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie Rounders last week… Complete with a column from the Ringer and a Re-watchable’s podcast from Bill Simmons. The ‘capper is a huge fan of the movie, as well as … Continue reading →

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Got ‘Em

Posted on September 24, 2018 by turfcapper

The Lions came up big against the Patriots, who appear to be over the top, and the ‘capper goes 3-2 in contest plays for the weekend. Still a ways to go to get unstuck for the season, but perhaps the … Continue reading →

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