Category Archives: Horses

Long Time, No See

Posted on February 21, 2019 by turfcapper

Wow.  It’s been almost two months since I last wrote, apparently, I needed the break. Have taken some time to review the last year of ‘capping work, and the blog. First, lets wrap up football.  I closed the year 47-31-2 … Continue reading →

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Breeders’ Cup Friday – Nov. 2, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by turfcapper

Interesting how they have split the card this year with all the two year old races today.  I don’t love betting the 2-year olds, with limited form to go off of, it’s not my strongest angle, but of course, I’m … Continue reading →

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Quick Recap

Posted on October 15, 2018 by turfcapper

Finished Sunday 3-1-1, so I’m 10-4-1 over the last three weeks. For the season, 16-12-2 on the contest lines, or +280 for the 100 unit player. Giddy up. From the “rather be lucky than good” – my listing of the … Continue reading →

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Enjoy The (Analog) Journey

Posted on September 25, 2018 by turfcapper

It was the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie Rounders last week… Complete with a column from the Ringer and a Re-watchable’s podcast from Bill Simmons. The ‘capper is a huge fan of the movie, as well as … Continue reading →

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Swing Harder – A Summer Recap

Posted on September 9, 2018 by turfcapper

This year was clearly the most locked in I have ever been on my handicapping, and on Saratoga and Del Mar in particular. My betting at Saratoga was not memorable from a total ROI perspective, but actually illustrated a number … Continue reading →

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Del Mar Opening Day Plays

Posted on July 18, 2018 by turfcapper

Del Mar opens tomorrow, and while my focus for the weekend will be on Saratoga, I happen have a bunch of watch horses running back tomorrow – so many that I wish I could jump on a plane to the … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Player’s Guide

Posted on July 17, 2018 by turfcapper

I’m as excited as the rest of you for the start of Saratoga this weekend.  The next six weeks will play a big role in the outcome of my handicapping year. With that in mind, here’s a primer with angles … Continue reading →

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A Summer Freshening with 10 Days Until the Spa !

Posted on July 10, 2018 by turfcapper

The ‘capper took a break from the Handicapping grind for a few days over the Fourth of July, call it a “freshening” for Saratoga if you will. Traveled to Bar Harbor, Maine, and Acadia National Park for a few days. … Continue reading →

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Laurel Park

Posted on July 2, 2018 by turfcapper

I enjoyed an afternoon at Laurel Park this past Saturday, the first time I had ever been there. I was on a business trip in the DC area so things timed out right for the stop as I headed back … Continue reading →

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It’s The Grind

Posted on June 18, 2018 by turfcapper

“Love the Grind” has long been one of my Handicapping mottos. It’s practically holding down a second job to do it well. This weekend the grind got to me, traveling up and down the east coast to visit family with … Continue reading →

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