In the Money Players' Newsletter
April 12th, 2024
We have a very diverse Players’ Pod today with domestic, international, and sales coverage! Plus, be sure to check out a very insightful show with Mike Maloney talking strategies for Hawthorne’s new Place Pick 8 wager.
The Derby trail is nearly wrapped up but there is still one prep left, the Lexington tomorrow at Keeneland. We have our final individual YouTube preview for that race, plus our final (kind of) ITM Derby Top 10.
Finally, I encourage everyone to make sure you’re checking out the wonderful daily coverage we have on the website. There are great episodes of The Owner’s Box and Redboard Rewind that you can find below, as well as all of the daily blog content. That link can be found under the Weekend content banner.
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Players’ Podcast - KEE, OBS, JRA, NYRA
The new show kicks off with Michael Domabyl of inthemoneypodcast.com and PTF going over the Late Pick Five at Keeneland on Saturday.
Then Tod Wojciechowski of OBS Sales giving us intel about next week’s upcoming sale and OBS’s place in the overall landscape of sales companies.
Next up, Alex Henry drops by talk about the first leg of the Japanese Triple Crown, the Satsuki Sho.
Last but not least, Nick Tammaro gives us his thoughts on the Pick Six at Aqueduct on Saturday, but not before offering a recap of the SHRP contest last weekend.
Players’ Podcast - Special: Hawthorne’s New 8% Takeout Place Pick Eight
A special treat for the audience on a special edition of the show. PTF hosts professional horseplayer Mike Maloney as they discuss wagering strategies for Hawthorne’s new Place Pick Eight bet, with its 8% takeout. Mike also shares his hot and cold trainer’s list for Hawthorne and gives general thoughts about his approach to playing the horses and bet construction.
Players’ Podcast - Should Sierra Leone Be the Derby Favorite?
PTF and Nick Tammaro kick things off with a discussion about the morning lines at Keeneland, especially Barksdale on Sunday.
Then they go in-depth on the Bluegrass with thoughts on Sierra Leone, Just a Touch, Epic Ride, Dornoch and more. They also talk about the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby with their ideas about what to so with Resilience and Stronghold going forward.
Last but not least, they look at the current market for the Kentucky Oaks with analysis of Tarifa, Leslie’s Rose, Just FYI and many others
Join us as we preview the 2024 Lexington Stakes, the final opportunity for contenders to secure their spot in the prestigious Kentucky Derby. This year's edition is set to be a thrilling race, with Hades making a last-ditch effort to earn his place in the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
Welcome to our latest update on the 2024 Kentucky Derby Top 10, brought to you by Free Rein Coffee. As the Run for the Roses approaches, the competition is heating up, and everyone's wondering: Who will take the coveted #1 spot? Will it be the swift Fierceness or the powerful Sierra Leone?
The Owner’s Box - Episode 128 - Carrie Brogden
Machmer Hall’s Carrie Brogden joins Billy and Michelle to discuss Ocala Breeders Sales and a vast array of topics.
Redboard Rewind - EP: 217 Sara Elbadwi Aqueduct
Spencer and Sara go over three races from this past Saturday at the Big A (Races 6-9-10). Some angles we talk about are why it’s important to go back and look at favorites to find new holes in bad favorites or why it was bad to play against another, and also what is the “other, other” Chad brown ROI?
In the Ring With Acacia Clement - Jimbo Gladwell and Tod Wojciechowski
Previewing the upcoming OBS April Two-Year-Old sale, Acacia is joined by consignor Jimbo Gladwell of Topline Sales to preview their April consignment and discuss exciting graduates. She then speaks with Tod Wojciechowski, director of sales for OBS, about the behind the scenes work and what can be expected in the April sale.
Can Do - Beyond the Backstretch with Nancy Underwood
Taking over for the recently retired Paul Ruchames, Nancy Underwood, previous Director for the Backstretch Employee Service Team in Saratoga reflects on what she’s learned and what’s ahead as she takes the reins 🙂 of this fantastic organization.
Harness Players’ Podcast - Fraser Downs + TheStable.Ca Interview + MGM Borgata Leg 5 Preview
This week on the Harness Players’ Podcast, join host Edison Hatter as he and guest analyst Kevin Plowcha break down the Late Pick 4 sequence at Fraser Downs for Friday, April 12.
This week’s Stable.ca segment features Mike Pribozie with an interview with Dr. Michael Latessa, the veterinarian for the Stable at their base in Cleveland, OH. He discusses his start into his career, his beginnings with the stable.ca, and the strength of their operation. He also discusses Anthony Macdonald’s tireless work ethic and a great story about his horsemanship with young horses.
To wrap up the show, Edison Hatter and Mike Pribozie talk the three divisions for the fifth and final preliminary leg of the MGM Borgata Series at Yonkers Raceway, which will go postward on Monday, April 15. They also take a peek forward at how the Borgata Pace Final on Monday, April 22 may shape up.
For daily harness racing analysis and selections, be sure to check nahupicks.com for contenders at tracks across North America.
