Category Archives: Breeders Cup

This is a story about a horse …

Posted on April 4, 2022 by turfcapper

If you did, you’d have pocketed about $800,000 in winnings since then. Continue reading →

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What if the best horse in America – isn’t in America at all ?

Posted on February 22, 2021 by turfcapper

That’s what happened this weekend when John Gosden’s Mishriff dusted ‘em in the 20-million-dollar Saudi Cup, easily putting away Charlatan and Knicks Go, who sat 1-2 in our Handicap Division rankings. That changes this week, as Mishriff goes right to … Continue reading →

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Lecomte, and introducing weekly 3-yo rankings

Posted on January 19, 2021 by turfcapper

Today I’m launching a new feature, weekly three-year old rankings, that will track the class through their three-year old preps, from the Kentucky Derby all the way to the Travers, and then the Breeders Cup. The rankings will be their … Continue reading →

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Breeders Cup Recap, What’s Next

Posted on November 11, 2020 by turfcapper

The 2020 Breeders Cup at Keeneland was not particularly kind to me. Despite a couple of strong opinions (and short prices) there were a couple races where I was dead wrong. The walk-the-dog scenario played out for Authentic, and my … Continue reading →

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Breeders Cup Friday – Nov. 6, 2020

Posted on November 5, 2020 by turfcapper

What do Orlando Noda, Frederic Rossi, Valerie Lund, Victor Garcia, Joe Orseno, Mark Glatt, Kevin Attard and Paulo Lobo have in common ? Well, they aren’t all household names as trainers for the casual player, but don’t be shocked if … Continue reading →

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The Game and The Glory

Posted on November 2, 2020 by turfcapper

There’s no better illustration of the joy and agony of the horseplayer than this week, as both were on display. First, the agony.  Sunday, with a $400,000 carryover and a mandatory payout in the Empire 6 (remember when we used … 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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