I'm Back

After an unannounced, and unanticipated, three week hiatus, the Frugal Capper returns just in time for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Pool 1. We'll get to that tomorrow after we watch today's Derby Preps, where we expect Pyro to stamp his name at the top of the contender list and Check It Twice to join the discussion.

We'll also take a quick look at the Magna 5, a multi-track Pick 5 with a free play option on Xpressbet that pays out real cash. That's the type of risk/reward scenario the Frugal Capper loves to play.

We are changing up our system, too, with an eye towards qualifying for the 2008 National Handicapping Championship. The NHC identifies the best handicapper by dictating the type of play that is made - a $2 Win/Place wager on one horse per race, 8 mandatory races and 7 optionals per day, for two days. After 30 races and $120 in wagers, the top dollar total takes down the prize.

This year, only 1 of the 268 qualifiers was able to double his money. As we are sure to learn, doubling up on W/P plays is much tougher game.

I'll be back later with this week's tournament plays.