Category Archives: Futures

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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Weekly Update 7-1-2020

Posted on July 1, 2020 by turfcapper

It was an entertaining weekend of racing for the ‘capper, albeit not a profitable one.   Took a beating at the windows, as I had a ton of multi-race sequences but couldn’t squarely connect. Most Impressive- Tom’s D’Etat – right now … Continue reading →

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Up Is Down, Black is White !  Work in Progress Kentucly Derby Rankings, Part 2

Posted on June 18, 2020 by turfcapper

Well #2020 applies here, as the jumbled up triple crown trail has opened and closed many doors for contenders. Continue reading →

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Quarantine Thoughts

Posted on March 27, 2020 by turfcapper

It’s been a weird few weeks in the world, and as a handicapper it’s also an odd time amid the indictments of Servis and Navarro, and the spate of track closures.  We don’t know day to day who is running … Continue reading →

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NBA Madness

Posted on July 6, 2019 by turfcapper

The NBA has gone nuts with all the free agent movement this season, and what I think are depressed values on futures to win the title. 2-1 on the Clippers is madness, even with today’s Kawhi news. I’m looking at … 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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Like E.F. Hutton, Baby

Posted on January 22, 2018 by turfcapper

Are you listening ? You should be. Under 46.5 Patriots/Jags:  Cash It Philly +3 Lean:  Cash It Watch horse Tyfosha:  Cash It Eagles future wager ?  . . . . Looking good. An excellent weekend for The ‘capper  . . … Continue reading →

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