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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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2019 Recap

Posted on December 31, 2019 by turfcapper

After a Dow Jones year (up and down) I’m going to end up booking a small loss for the year, largely based on some terrible and arbitrary play late in the year. As the year dwindles out tonight, I realize … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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2019 Belmont Stakes Recap and Notes

Posted on June 10, 2019 by turfcapper

Some days are better than others.  My top pick of Tacitus did not quite work out as planned.  He ran well, but was hung wide all the way around and finished second.   The Trakus data below backs this up: (Screengrab … Continue reading →

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It’s Tacitus  . . . . unless it isn’t

Posted on June 6, 2019 by turfcapper

I’ve been waiting to bet-back on Tacitus in the Belmont, almost since before the Kentucky Derby.  I had him pegged as one of the ones for the Derby, but all along I had a sneaking suspicion that Tacitus was on … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang – The Warriors

Posted on June 6, 2019 by turfcapper

Grabbed the Raptors to win in six games +800 and in seven games +400 yesterday morning. Feels like we are looking at the end of the run for the Warriors. At some point, its just two many injuries for a … Continue reading →

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2019 Preakness Recap

Posted on May 21, 2019 by turfcapper

Interesting Preakness day for me as I was at a baseball tournament for most of the afternoon. I caught a couple of races early, enough to see that the rail was pretty good, and that helped me to adjust some … Continue reading →

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