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The Wood, the Blue Grass and the Santa Anita

Posted on April 7, 2018 by turfcapper

A quick look at today’s derby preps. In the Blue Grass, I am all about GOOD MAGIC . While I’ve heard some disparagement about his comeback race, I mentioned before that he looked like a classic “needed a race” horse, … Continue reading →

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Then … life happens

Posted on March 10, 2018 by turfcapper

Just a quick note since it’s been a while since I have posted. Got busy with life and my 9-5 gig, and haven’t logged much ‘capping time unfortunately. I have an event tomorrow afternoon that I am hoping will be … Continue reading →

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Watch Winners Weekend

Posted on February 12, 2018 by turfcapper

Solid weekend with watch horses, cashing 23.40 on Cryogenic to place.  Using our base strategy, that 23.40 x 1.6 units, or a 619 percent profit on a win/place wager.   Cascade Rock was key horse in a $44 pick 3, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Playbacks

Posted on February 9, 2018 by turfcapper

Little time to write today, but the Playback of the year is Cryogenic r12 at GP today. Was clear by several lengths last time before the horse took a bad step and Jaramillio literally fell off yards from the wire. … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Future Pool 2 – February 8, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by turfcapper

Kentucky Derby future pool two is open from February 9-11, and with the picture starting to focus let’s look at some of the opportunities. With Bolt D’Oro on the shelf for the past few months, and McKinzie’s two solid runs, … Continue reading →

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The Eagles and The Future

Posted on February 7, 2018 by turfcapper

Hats off to the Eagles for their Super Bowl Win.    Back in October I suggested the Eagles as a good future play at 9-1.    If you got down then, you had significant leverage going into the title game.  … Continue reading →

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Weekly Recap

Posted on February 4, 2018 by turfcapper

Yesterday’s play New Atlas won and paid $7.00 and $3.40. The others did not materialize as plays (main threat Thewayiam did score). If you look back at the week we also cashed with Restoring Hope, plus wheeling back to the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Watch List

Posted on February 3, 2018 by turfcapper

Here’s our watch list runners for today. New Atlas will be a play for me, but I’ll be looking at significant scratches, board, and the paddock before wading in with the others. New Atlas R3 GP – gets Irad, comes … Continue reading →

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Super Saturday

Posted on February 3, 2018 by turfcapper

A couple of quick notes as we get ready for Super Bowl Saturday. Watch lister Restoring Hope came back to Win yesterday at 4/5, and may have put himself on the Derby Trail. Did his best running late (really late) … Continue reading →

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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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