ITM Players' Newsletter - August 9th, 2024
Turf Graded Stakes & BC WAYI's Around the World!
The summer carries on with a busy, and very reorganized, weekend ahead.
Sunday has turned into the big day of focus with Colonial’s entire card shifting to August 11th, as well as Saratoga’s Grade 1 races. Be sure to catch previews of those big races on YouTube, which you can now find on inthemoneypodcast.com at our dedicated YouTube page, as well as the YouTube site itself.
Those previews come in addition to great coast-to-coast coverage on multiple shows covering both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. We talk Saratoga, Colonial, Woodbine, Monmouth, and Del Mar, as well as Harrah’s Hoosier, Woodbine Mohawk, and Swedish racing on the harness side!
We are also excited to add a new segment multiple times a week for all of our newsletter subscribers. Will Humphrey will provide pre- and post-weekend analysis every Saturday and Monday going forward. If you want even more cutting insight like this be sure to subscribe to ITM Plus.
Finally, earlier this week we dropped an exciting tournament style video highlighting the new contest platform, Contest Jockey. It is a great watch that showcases this exciting new way to follow and play the races!
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PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Saratoga Saturday Stakes and More
We kick off the show with PTF and JK talking about Saturday stakes racing at Saratoga with a focus on the two Grade 1s that might be moved to Sunday, the Saratoga Derby and Fourstardave.
Next up we have special coverage of Dan Patch Night, which you can watch Friday night on Fox Sports 2 from 8-11 pm.
Then we have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT coming on the next segment, with KUTT social betting founder Sim Harmon.
Players’ Podcast - Arlington Million Day All-Stakes Pick Five
PTF sits down with Michael Domabyl as they go over the five stakes races that comprise the 12% takeout all-stakes Pick Five on Sunday at Colonial Downs, including the Grade 2 Secretariat, the Grade 2 Beverly D (a Win-and-You’re-In race for the Breeders’ Cup FM Turf), and the race that gives the day its name, the Grade 1 Arlington Million.
Players’ Podcast - 8/10 Monmouth, Woodbine, Del Mar, Aby World Grand Prix
Mike Pribozie subs for PTF with a full slate of coverage for Saturday 8/10. Murray Slough drops by to do Del Mar late Pick 4 covering the last four and discusses his multi-leg betting style. Garnet Barnsdale is back from Hambo Week to give us insight into the late pick 4 at Woodbine for Saturday. Edison Hatter and Thomas Svensen join next for a quick hit on the big Aby World Grand Prix in Sweden this weekend. Eric DeCoster finishes up the show with what looks to be a rainy Monmouth weekend.
Jump in on the LRF Cares contest this weekend Sunday at Del Mar. Live bankroll $600 buy-in with $300 going to LRF aftercare. NHC/BCBC seats are available with a field limited to 150.
Players’ Podcast - Weekend Recap, Saratoga Summer Whiskey, Jimmy George
We have a fun and varied show for you that kicks off with PTF and JK looking back at a great weekend of racing with thoughts on Adare Manor’s impressive performance in the Clement Hirsch at Del Mar, Arthur’s Ride’s romp in the Whitney and the latest tour de force from Next.
Then PTF stops by First Fill Spirits to visit with Holly Seidewand and Charles Grabitzky to hear all about their excellent Saratoga Summer whiskey collaboration that’s selling fast. Check out their website to secure one of the last few bottles.
Last but certainly not least, PTF sits down with Jimmy George of Tattersalls to talk about the amazing success their Book One horses in the October sale have had — and continue to have — in the USA.
Harness Players’ Podcasts
Harness Players’ Podcast - 8/8/24 | Åby World Grand Prix & Mohawk Pick 5
Join Edison Hatter, Mike Pribozie, and Thomas Svensen as they journey to Åby in Sweden to discuss the 2024 Åby World Grand Prix, a prestigious race only held once every four years. The race will go as Race 11 of 11 this Saturday (Aug. 10) at Åby Racecourse with an approximate post time of 12:35 p.m. (EDT). The trio also discuss several other high profile races on the card.
Later in the show, Edison Hatter is joined by Nicholas Barnsdale (Harnesslink) to break down the Early Pick 5 at Woodbine Mohawk Park for Saturday (Aug. 10). They also preview the Saturday night feature at Mohawk, a $36,000 Preferred Pace carded as Race 9.
Harness Players’ Podcast - 8/7/24 | Dan Patch Invitational Roundtable
On this special edition of the Harness Players’ Podcast, Ray Cotolo hosts a roundtable discussion for the big Dan Patch Invitational Stakes night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday night (Aug. 9). The 15-race card for Friday comes to a climax in Race 13, the Dan Patch Invitational Pace (scheduled to go at 10:38 p.m. [EDT]).
Joining Ray Cotolo to breakdown the evening’s races are Mike Pribozie (ITM), Jenna Otten (Scioto Downs), Jacob Rheinheimer (Harrah’s Hoosier Park) and Peter Kleinhans (Oak Grove).
HorsePlayers Happy Hour is back with a 7-race lineup that all takes place during the livestream with racing from Del Mar and Saratoga.
PTF and JK look back on last week’s racing from Del Mar with the Breeders Cup Win-and-You’re-In Clement L. Hirsch Stakes and the Whitney from Saratoga. They also look ahead to two WAYI’s for the Breeders’ Cup Mile, the Jacques Marois from Deauville and the Fourstardave from the Spa.
Get ready for an in-depth preview of the prestigious Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Race Course! This betting preview video will provide you with essential facts, field details, and insights into the key contenders for this exciting turf race.
Get ready for an exciting preview of the 2024 Beverly D Stakes and Arlington Million at Colonial Downs! In this video, we dive deep into the field, post positions, jockeys, and trainers for these prestigious Grade 1 races. Our betting preview will provide essential facts and insights to help you make informed wagers.
PTF sits down with his Sky Sports Racing colleague -- and French racing expert -- Katherine Ford as she gives her thoughts on Sunday's Group 1 Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville with thoughts and analysis on Inspiral, Charyn, Quddwah, Haatem and more.
On the new BCBC Diaries, PTF kicks things off with Dane Kelly, the winner of last weekend’s Monmouth contest. He shares his experience growing up on the backside and learning to love playing the horses.
Next up we check in with one of regular players, Justin Mustari, who expects to be playing in both of this weekend’s live money BCBC qualifiers: the Fourstardave Challenge at Saratoga and the LRF Cares challenge at Del Mar.
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In this premiere episode, two handicapping champions, Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge winner Marshall Gramm and National Horseplayers Champion Justin Mustari, compete against a field of up-and-comers including Alexa Zepp, Alex Henry, Josh Nguyen, Jackson Muniz, Tyler Hoffman, and “Hurricane” Anthony Robb.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 139 – Jayson Werth
Billy and Michelle join retired MLB superstar Jayson Werth to discuss the sport of racing and his 2024 Belmont success!