Author Archives: turfcapper

They’re Giving Away Money at The Track

Posted on November 24, 2019 by turfcapper

They’re giving away money at the racetrack, almost every day. Sometimes you just have to be smart enough to pick it up. That was the case yesterday as Sadler’s Joy (4.70) rolled in the G3 Red Smith At Aqueduct. You … Continue reading →

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Breeders Cup Scars

Posted on November 8, 2019 by turfcapper

Quick Breeders Cup review. Five top winners in the preview picks, but all short priced as predicted. My capping was actually pretty good, as a few more hit the board, but I struggled to connect in exotics and multi-race sequences. … Continue reading →

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BC Saturday Picks and Analysis

Posted on November 1, 2019 by turfcapper

Race 4 – Filly and Mare Sprint – There is speed to burn in this race, and I can find a knock on almost every runner.  #1 Covfefe is the 2-1 favorite and drew the rail.  If she runs her … Continue reading →

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Just Another Race Day? Breeders Cup Friday Thoughts

Posted on October 31, 2019 by turfcapper

I think the track is slightly speed favoring, but also mostly favors the classiest and fittest horses – if you aren’t at the top of your game, you’ll fade late. Continue reading →

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Chaos Theory … Pray for Peace, Prepare for War

Posted on October 27, 2019 by turfcapper

Pray for peace but plan for war, the old saying goes. That seems to fit these three semi-idle weeks between the final preps and the breeders cup. I have two theories on this period of time. The first is chaos … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on September 22, 2019 by turfcapper

Late summer into early fall is the best time of the year for eating. So many fresh foods out there. If you follow my Instagram you already know my affinity for fresh tomato sandwiches. This idea popped into my head … Continue reading →

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An Honest Gamble

Posted on September 6, 2019 by turfcapper

Killing Them (selves) Slowly I know I am rapidly becoming “get off my lawn” guy, but here’s a little perspective. Racing is killing itself slowly for the everyday handicapper. I acknowledge that the industry is a complex one, with the … Continue reading →

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Life As A Low Roller

Posted on September 2, 2019 by turfcapper

I have been interested in contest play for a while now, but the DRF folded their contest site just as I was looking to get involved, and several of the others ask for a $50 membership before you even have … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Wrong

Posted on August 25, 2019 by turfcapper

Well, that didn’t work. My spot play on Scars Are Cool did not pan out, as he ran a to a mid pack result about 10 lengths behind Code of Honor, who stamped himself as one of the two best … Continue reading →

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Recognize the Pattern

Posted on August 23, 2019 by turfcapper

There’s one horse coming into the Travers with a pattern I love, and at the price I will have to play. The pattern is lightly-races, late developing three-year old, with three straight beyer increases. The horse is Scars are Cool. … Continue reading →

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