Author Archives: turfcapper

Seeing the Future(s)

Posted on December 12, 2017 by turfcapper

I find the Kentucky Derby future wager an interesting proposition, though I do play lightly.   I took home a nice payday on the Nyquist-Exaggerator exacta a couple of years ago.   I played the first time they offered it and made … Continue reading →

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Solomini and the Montreal Screwjob

Posted on December 11, 2017 by turfcapper

The stewards at Los Alamitos pulled the old “Montreal Screwjob” (if you don’t know, google it) on Saturday, DQing Solomini out of the win in the Los Alamitos Futurity, and DQing the ‘capper out of a solid pick 4 ticket. … Continue reading →

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A real clip joint

Posted on December 2, 2017 by turfcapper

Ok, that was one of my late Aunt’s favorite sayings … or perhaps the one I remember the best ! Anyway, if you scroll back to Oct 21 and my post on the Clippers, the facts have borne out that … Continue reading →

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Breeders Cup Recap

Posted on November 5, 2017 by turfcapper

Two great days of racing at Del Mar.  My opinions on Gun Runner and Mendelssohn were rewarded, and the two early horses on Friday, Soglio and Spiced Perfection were in the money. Bolt D’Oro did not embarrass himself in the … Continue reading →

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The best laid plans …

Posted on November 3, 2017 by turfcapper

Have been laid to waste this week. Treading lightly today. The horse I do like is Champagne Room in the distaff. I know the numbers say she’s not in the same class, but it’s a home game for her, and … Continue reading →

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4 Days Til Breeders Cup 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by turfcapper

Just four days until the Breeders’ Cup weekend gets underway at Del Mar, and I can’t wait.   I’ve been bunkered down with my homework for the past week or so, and coming off a strong summer of play, I feel … Continue reading →

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Contest Handicapping

Posted on October 26, 2017 by turfcapper

I have been messing around with some of the Daily Racing Form’s free handicapping contests.   I don’t know how big of a fan I am of the contest in general.  You have to grind out a living at the track, … Continue reading →

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Fly Like An Eagle

Posted on October 24, 2017 by turfcapper

Here’s the hunch play: The Eagles are a good Super Bowl bet. And yes, I’m a couple weeks late with this information. Having seen the story about Carson Wentz, and he relationship with the little boy who passed away from … Continue reading →

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Book Report: Whale Hunt in the Desert

Posted on October 21, 2017 by turfcapper

I’d like to shout out Steve Cyr for sending a copy of his book “Whale Hunt In The Desert” – which is a great read about the inner workings of Las Vegas and finding and hosting big players. Steve was … Continue reading →

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Clippers

Posted on October 21, 2017 by turfcapper

Got a look at the Clippers last night against the Lakers on TV, and the Clips strike me as being extremely offensively inefficient. Very content to let Blake Griffin launch 18 footers, and shot a lot of pull-up jumpers. The … Continue reading →

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