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Travelers Now a Big Event

Posted on June 26, 2017 by turfcapper

Jordan Speith’s hole-out from the bunker in the playoff at the Travelers’ may have nearly single-handedly elevated the profile of the tournament into the Greater Phoenix Waste Management category as must watch TV.  The crowds were huge and electric this … Continue reading →

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2017 Belmont Stakes Pick

Posted on June 10, 2017 by turfcapper

First of all, let me say that Belmont Park is one of my favorite places in the world.  There’s something about being in the back yard, looking up at those huge, ivy covered arches  . . . . and for … Continue reading →

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Play of the Day

Posted on June 9, 2017 by turfcapper

Belmont Park – Race 6 – # 2 Rocketry Closed like a freight train in his last start into an uber slow pace .  Likely ends up 2-1, so I may end up using more as a tri (with 6-10-11) … Continue reading →

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#Steakhouse Night

Posted on May 30, 2017 by turfcapper

Every couple of months I like to have #SteakhouseNight, whereby I cook for myself or others, a dish fit for a steakhouse.  I love steakhouses, among many types of cuisine, but I figured out years ago that there aren’t many … Continue reading →

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Preakness

Posted on May 18, 2017 by turfcapper

This one is easy pickins.  Always Dreaming is the best horse.   Can’t bet him at 4/5.   Classic Empire could turn the tables.  I’d want 7/2 or more to play him.  May take a shot at a tri with … Continue reading →

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Derby Observations

Posted on May 7, 2017 by turfcapper

If I could have changed all my plays with 10 minutes to post  . . . . the rain and conditions aided Always Dreaming, but he was definitely the best today.  Should we believe that 22.3 first quarter ?  Saw … Continue reading →

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143rd Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 6, 2017 by turfcapper

What a baffling group for this year’s Kentucky Derby. My first impression;  Not the most stellar crop of three year olds. Second impression:  It’s been a war of attrition. Most of the major contenders have a knock on them, including … Continue reading →

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Arrogate or Arrogant ?

Posted on December 31, 2016 by turfcapper

I’m looking forward to seeing Arrogate run against Midnight Storm on Sunday.  Should be a good test for both of them.  Honestly, I was stunned by the way Arrogate ran in the Travers last summer. The time was legit, but … Continue reading →

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Bourbon

Posted on December 29, 2016 by turfcapper

We’ve been having a taste off of moderately priced bourbons at family holiday events lately  . . .  so far, Makers Mark and Bulleit are the leaders in the clubhouse. I plan to introduce the sneaky solid Evan Williams at … Continue reading →

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