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The Odds Must Be Crazy

Posted on August 15, 2022 by turfcapper

Spent a spectacular weekend at Saratoga this weekend, with a tip of the cap to I.M. Bettor for hosting. It was my first trip to the spa in three years, thanks to the pandemic, but it brought back a number … Continue reading →

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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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Ringing in 2022 – time to quit while I’m ahead ?

Posted on January 2, 2022 by turfcapper

2021 went without much fanfare for the ‘capper. Between the 9-5, and some family health issues, I haven’t had much time or gumption to play. The play back book is largely bereft of fresh trips. I ran my preliminary end … Continue reading →

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Introducing . . .The Takedown Scoreboard!

Posted on October 3, 2021 by turfcapper

Horseplayers love to complain. About everything really, but we’ll all tell you we get taken down more than we get put up by stewards inquiries or rider/trainer objections. “Horseplayers feel aggrieved by stewards across the world, on a weekly, if … Continue reading →

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Schaefer City

Posted on April 29, 2021 by turfcapper

Louisville may be the River City, or Falls City, or even the Derby City – but 48 hours before post time I feel like I’m sitting in Schaefer City . . . If you aren’t old enough to remember, Schaefer … Continue reading →

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This Time Was ‘The Time’

Posted on April 12, 2021 by turfcapper

There are a million handicapping factors. I figure that number is about right. There are more than 1400 data points in each horse’s past performance line, and then you figure 8-12 horses in a race, 10 lines in each pp, … Continue reading →

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Handicapping the Handcapper

Posted on March 10, 2021 by turfcapper

How many things is too many ?  I think I found out on Saturday. I was leading the NHC free qualifier after one race.  It got worse – much worse –  from there.   I don’t love the ‘pick and … Continue reading →

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The Derby Trail Heats Up, March 2, New Shooter ?

Posted on March 2, 2021 by turfcapper

Plenty of notes from a busy weekend of stakes action, we will start with the 3-year-old rankings, which have been updated. Essential Quality did little to hurt his number one ranking, winning well, taking his act on the road, and … 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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Everyday Hustlin’

Posted on October 16, 2020 by turfcapper

Ground out a couple hundred dollar profit today, one winner and two dirty, dirty photo-loss place finishes. Fortunately we paid $5.30 and 9.30 in the middle. In the irony of ironies, Stunning Sky (an old playback) nailed new playback 14-1 … Continue reading →

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