Tag Archives: Kentucky Derby

3 Days til the Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 2, 2018 by turfcapper

  The post draw is done, and it’s Kentucky Derby Pick time.   I do not believe any of the major players were hampered significantly by the post draw.   I thought Firenze Fire was hopeless before the draw, and … Continue reading →

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Watch Winners Weekend

Posted on February 12, 2018 by turfcapper

Solid weekend with watch horses, cashing 23.40 on Cryogenic to place.  Using our base strategy, that 23.40 x 1.6 units, or a 619 percent profit on a win/place wager.   Cascade Rock was key horse in a $44 pick 3, and … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Future Pool 2 – February 8, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by turfcapper

Kentucky Derby future pool two is open from February 9-11, and with the picture starting to focus let’s look at some of the opportunities. With Bolt D’Oro on the shelf for the past few months, and McKinzie’s two solid runs, … Continue reading →

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The Eagles and The Future

Posted on February 7, 2018 by turfcapper

Hats off to the Eagles for their Super Bowl Win.    Back in October I suggested the Eagles as a good future play at 9-1.    If you got down then, you had significant leverage going into the title game.  … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2018 . . . A nice day to stay in and play

Posted on January 6, 2018 by turfcapper

With single digit temps and dangerous wind chills in the Northeast, a nice day to hunker down with the coffee pot and Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita on TVG  . . . some good stakes action to take a look … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead – Plan for 2018 and New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 28, 2017 by turfcapper

The ‘capper is working on his calendar for 2018 and his racing resolutions There are two major tenets to it, which are intertwined: 1. Be a more disciplined player 2. Focus on a large handful of major events and fewer … Continue reading →

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2018 Derby Preps

Posted on December 20, 2017 by turfcapper

As you plan your spring, here’s a handy schedule of the derby preps (credit to GamingToday for the graphic) … I’m putting some finishing touches on my schedule of play for 2018, which will be outlined in a future post, … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Future(s)

Posted on December 12, 2017 by turfcapper

I find the Kentucky Derby future wager an interesting proposition, though I do play lightly.   I took home a nice payday on the Nyquist-Exaggerator exacta a couple of years ago.   I played the first time they offered it and made … Continue reading →

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