ITM Players' Newsletter - August 23rd, 2024
Travers Weekend!
A tremendous two days of racing begin today as Travers Weekend kicks off. The Grade 1 Personal Ensign highlights today’s Saratoga card and you can find both a Pick Six preview and individual YouTube preview below. Today is also the rescheduled King’s Plate! Mike Pribozie and I re-ran the preview of their major stakes in a Players’ Pod episode you can also find in the Weekend Content. You can also play in the free to enter Contest Jockey King’s Plate Contest, with a $1000 entry to next month’s Woodbine Mile contest on the line! Sign up here.
Tomorrow is the big day and we have you prepared with five individual YouTube previews of every Saratoga Grade 1, an undercard ITM Plus show on the way later today, and of course the Players’ Podcast with Steven Crist!
Additionally you’ll find Players’ Pod coverage of Del Mar, Monmouth, and Colonial. Del Mar’s card is highlighted by the G2 Pat O’Brien, featuring Saudi Cup winner, Senor Buscador, and the top sprinter in the country, The Chosen Vron!
A great weekend of racing. Happy wagering and as always…
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Travers Day Pick Six with Steven Crist
In a continuation of a favorite tradition here at ITM, it’s a big day in New York so PTF and JK bring in legendary horseplayer and author Steven Crist to go over the Pick Six with them.
Players’ Podcast - Saturday 8/24 – Monmouth, Colonial, Del Mar
Mike Pribozie hosts his usual weekend guests Eric Solomon for Monmouth, Michael Domabyl for Colonial, and Frank Scatoni for Del Mar for Saturday’s 8/24 racing.
The Monmouth segment focuses on Spot Plays for Saturday and the promotion of the Monmouth/Saratoga Travers contest this Saturday at Monmouth Park. $800 buy in Live money contest with NHC and BCBC seats as prizes.
Colonial segment covers the late pick 5 for Saturday with a 12% takeout. Michael Domabyl is red hot and has his analysis for every card on inthemoneypodcast.com.
Frank Scatoni drops by for his weekly Del Mar segment focusing on the Late Pick 4 with the Pat Obrien feature.
Harness Players’ Podcast - 8/24/24 | Woodbine Mohawk Park
On this episode of the Harness Players’ Podcast, host Edison Hatter is joined by Derick Giwner (DRF Harness) and Kevin Plowcha (NAHU Picks) to discuss the Stakes action this Saturday, August 24 on the 13-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The trio give out Pick 5 tickets for the Middle Pick 5 (Races 6-10) while disucssing Stakes including the Nassagaweya and Eternal Camnation for two-year-old pacers, the Peaceful Way for two-year-old filly trotters, and the $575,000 William Wellwood Memorial Final for two-year-old open trotters. Edison, Derick, and Kevin also spend a bit of time discussing this week’s Top 10 poll and the ongoing battle in the poll between TWIN B JOE FRESH and KARL.
Friday Coverage
Players’ Podcast - The Grade 1 Personal Ensign and More
PTF and JK take a quick rattle through the last six races on the Friday card including the Grade 1 Personal Ensign.
Players’ Podcast - King’s Plate Part Deux
PTF and Mike Pribozie are here with a second go at the King’s Plate Day Stakes.
To check out the original show with all the stakes analysis just in a different order, you can also go here.
Welcome to our in-depth preview of the 2024 Personal Ensign Stakes, a pivotal race in the older female division at Saratoga Race Course. This year’s edition features an intense rematch between champion Idiomatic and two-time Grade 1 winner Randomized. With a purse of $500,000 and a prestigious Grade 1 status, this 1 1/8-mile race will be the highlight of Saratoga's Friday card on August 23. Get all the essential details, including the field, post positions, trainers, jockeys, and key stats, to enhance your betting strategy.
Welcome back to a special edition of HorsePlayers Happy Hour for Travers week with coverage of a plethora of Grade 1 races including the race that gives the day it's name.
We will also look at recently run and about to run Group 1 WIn-and-You're-In races from York in the UK.
PTF will hosts and guests will include Fox Sports' Jonathon Kinchen as well as BCBC Champion Matt Miller, Del Mar expert Frank Scatoni and other surprises. The $20 contest starts with the first Del Mar race at 5 ET, five minutes after the stream begins.
PTF and JK from In the Money Media will kick off the coverage and look to interact with live viewers in the comments as they look back at racing action from last weekend including the Win-and-You're-In Fourstardave from Saratoga.
PTF and Race Lens power user Matt Vagvolgyi look at Saturday's biggest race through Race Lens angles and Matt gives his selection.
Race Lens has several offers right now, including a quarterly plan for just $99. Go to equibase.com and use the promo code SUMMER99R to take advantage today.
PTF kicks off the new show with a recap of recent qualifiers for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and a preview of upcoming qualifying events.
Then Marshall Gramm joins to reflect on his 2020 BCBC win and to talk about the importance of qualifying for the contest as opposed to buying in. You'll never believe how he celebrated his big win.
Next up, our regular player Tyler Hoffman gives us an update on his qualifying journey including his recent $23 Early Bird win on Horsetourneys.com that led to an $800 seat in this weekend's Monmouth Park-hosted Travers Day contest.
Race Previews
Welcome to our comprehensive preview of the 2024 DraftKings Travers Stakes (G1), featuring an exciting field of 3-year-old stars battling for a share of the $1.25 million purse at Saratoga Race Course. The prestigious "Mid-Summer Derby" will see the top horses of the season, including Kentucky Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna taking on the boys, and Dornoch, the Belmont and Haskell Stakes champion, headlining the field. This preview is packed with facts, post positions, jockeys, trainers, and insights into the betting angles.
Welcome to our comprehensive preview of the 2024 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes, a thrilling Grade 1 sprint at Saratoga Race Course featuring the nation's top 3-year-old colts. With a $500,000 purse on the line, this seven-furlong race has attracted an elite field of contenders, including the formidable Timberlake, Woody Stephens winner Book'em Danno, and other exciting prospects. In this video, we break down the field, post positions, trainers, jockeys, and key stats to help you make informed betting decisions.
Welcome to our in-depth preview of the 2024 Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! This Grade 1, $750,000 turf event is a key race on the Travers Day undercard, featuring top-class older horses competing over 1 1/2 miles. As a "Win and You're In" event for the Breeders' Cup Turf, the Sword Dancer is not only prestigious but also a crucial stepping stone to year-end glory. In this video, we analyze the field, post positions, and trainers, providing you with essential insights to help guide your betting decisions.
Get ready for an exciting preview of the 2024 Ballerina Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! This Grade 1, $500,000 event brings together some of the top fillies and mares in the sprint division as they compete over 7 furlongs on the dirt. As a crucial "Win and You're In" race for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, the Ballerina is a must-watch event with significant implications for the rest of the racing season. In this video, we break down the field, post positions, trainers, and jockeys, providing you with all the key facts and insights to help guide your betting choices.
Get ready for an in-depth preview of the 2024 Forego Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! This Grade 1, $500,000 race over 7 furlongs on dirt brings together some of the top sprinters in the country. In this video, we break down the field, providing key insights, post positions, jockeys, and trainers to help you make informed betting decisions.
Redboard Rewind - EP:235 Kevin Kilroy Colonial Downs
Spencer and Kevin go over three races from Sunday August 11th from Colonial Downs (races 8-10-11). Some angles we talk about are finding value on 5.5 sprint races and a Mark Cramer exacta idea.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 141 – John Dowd
Billy and Michelle catch up on the Grade 1 action from last weekend with John Dowd and discuss the ongoing successes of OBS Sales graduates.