Triple Crown - Archives

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

2014 Derby – Whitey Hoping for California Rust

This year’s derby comes down to whether California Chrome either: A, likes the CD surface and B, can work out a trip. If the answer is yes on both fronts, the race is pretty much over and you can look to find value underneath in exotics. With the speed signed on in the race – […]

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

2012 Belmont Picks

While it’s doubtful we will be able to duplicate 2011 results, we will look to improve off a disappointing Derby. Overall, Whitey has had the most success in the Belmont and confidence is high. This year’s Belmont took a hit when the race favorite was scratched yesterday. What we are left with is a bunch […]

Friday, May 4th, 2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Analysis

Whitey’s Derby Breakdown Welcome to the 3rd online version of my Kentucky Derby Field Analysis and Picks… For several years, myself and fellow capper Dave Halpren published our Derby picks via spreadsheet. I have included Dave as a guest capper on this blog to keep the tradition alive, and his picks are included at the […]

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Belmont Analysis

Belmont Picks After two disappointing legs of the Triple Crown, Whitey will try and redeem himself. Whitey’s Top 5 2 – Stay Thirsty – 20-1- I said before the Derby that he would be my Belmont pick and I am not wavering. I predicted he would get better with distance and time and he should […]

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

2011 Preakness Analysis

Whitey Preakness Analysis Given the fact that my Derby picks will go down in history as the worst picks ever and the fact that I haven’t had much time to cap the Preakness due to work demands, I’m demoting myself in the batting order and will Gave Dave Halpren center stage for this blog entry. […]

Friday, May 6th, 2011

2011 Kentucky Derby Analysis

Welcome to the 2nd online version of my Kentucky Derby Field Analysis and Picks… For several years, myself and fellow capper Dave Halpren published our Derby picks via spreadsheet. I have included Dave as a guest capper on this blog to keep the tradition alive, and his picks are included at the bottom of this […]

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Stay Thirsty My Friends – Whitey’s Early Derby Pick

While Uncle Mo is garnering all the attention leading up to this year’s official derby trail, there is another horse – ironically owned and trained by the connections of Uncle Mo – that has the potential to make a big splash in his 3 YO debut this Saturday in The Grade 3 Gotham. His Name […]

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

2010 Belmont Stakes

Welcome to the Belmont Stakes Field Analysis and Picks… I have included my analysis as well as Dave Halpren’s analysis below.   2010 Belmont Stakes Post Time – 6:32 Race Overview This year’s Belmont features a pretty weak field and won’t capture a big TV audience due to the defections of both the derby and […]

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

2010 Preakness – Picks and Analysis

Welcome to the Preakness Field Analysis and Picks… I have included my analysis as well as Dave Halpren’s analysis below. Dave cold-decked the derby exacta and is clearly on a roll. I will have some additional picks for other races for those visiting the OTB today. Check back later on Saturday morning for these. 2010 […]

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

2010 Derby – Using Pace Figures to Cap the Derby

Let’s discuss pace figures as a means to handicapping the contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby… Over the last few months, I’ve capped a lot of races. There has been no better tool to improved handicapping and greater profits than pace handicapping.  Analyzing pace figures and scenarios have helped me identify: How many horses want […]