Tag Archives: Horses

Monday Musings

Posted on December 18, 2018 by turfcapper

Can I still be Monday musings if I actually put them on paper on Tuesday? 3-2 on the week against the super contest lines… Currently 41-27-2 for the year, 60.2 percent, and the Pegasus fund sits at $1180 based on … 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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Halfway at the Spa

Posted on August 8, 2018 by turfcapper

Two trips to the Spa down, two to go  . . . . as i have not posted as much as I hoped to, lets check in on the players guide we posted before the meet. The George Weaver angle … 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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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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Five Top Winners, But . . .

Posted on June 10, 2018 by turfcapper

Somehow, despite listing five top winners and Sadler’s Joy, who got popped at the wire, I had a very marginal day yesterday as Spring Valley crushed my late Pick Tickets (I used Sadler’s Joy and Hi Happy, who were both … Continue reading →

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Belmont Stakes Day – June 9

Posted on June 9, 2018 by turfcapper

I have some opinions I feel very strong about today. I won’t bury the lead. I’m singling Justify on the end of p4 and Pick 5 play. He’s the best horse. He has the right style. I don’t think his … Continue reading →

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