ITM Players' Newsletter - May 24th, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Racing!
Memorial Day weekend always provides compelling cards across the country and its not different this year! We have Saturday, Sunday, and Monday coverage coming to you between inthemoneypodcast.com, ITM Plus, and our YouTube page.
The weekend’s Players’ Podcast covers racing from Monmouth, Santa Anita, and Belmont at the Big A. There is ITM Plus content coming tomorrow for Sunday with spot plays across the country, in addition to harness action from Sweden covered on the Harness Players’ Pod.
Expect a special Memorial Day show coming from Mike Pribozie and Justin Christein on Monday. Don’t forget to play the 1/ST Gold Cup Challenge at xpressbet.com that day. You can learn more about that here or on the Players’ Podcast.
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Players’ Podcast - Memorial Day Weekend Preview
The new show begins with PTF hosting Edison Hatter and Julian McLaren, both of whom are on site in Sweden ahead of this year’s Eliteloppet, They explain why the race is such a big deal in Sweden and around the world — big international clash, great sport, big liquidity, terrific betting opportunities — and give their thoughts on this year’s running. You can catch them both on the English simulcast feed this weekend on your ADW.
Next up, Alex Henry is here — coincidentally also from Sweden — to talk about the Japanese Derby this weekend. Great racing action worth staying up late for brought to you by our friends at the JRA.
After a too-long absence, DD, Darren DeLucia, drops by to give his thoughts on the Saturday Monmouth card. He and PTF both give their Monmouth Park Bets of the Day as well.
Sim Harmon of Kutt makes a cameo to talk about social betting and the advantages of betting sports on the exciting new app, with its player friendly pricing and a 10% deposit bonus if you use the promo code ITM24.
Seth Morris, the recent winner of the 1/st Bet Preakness Challenge, talks about that success, gives us thoughts on Santa Anita’s Saturday card, and looks forward to Monday’s $1500 Gold Cup Challenge. Sign up to play at xpressbet.com/tournaments. You can also feed in to Monday’s contest with events this weekend.
Last but not least, JK is here to talk about the last five races from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday.
Players’ Podcast - Preakness Recap, Belmont First Look
The show kicks off with PTF and JK looking back at this year’s Preakness Stakes with thoughts on Seize the Grey, Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom and all the rest.
Then Josh Nguyen is here to talk about the latest edition in our Perfect Trip series because it’s never too early to start planning your fall trip to Keeneland.
Last but not least, JK is back as he and PTF unveil their Belmont Stakes Top 5 list.
Join PTF and JK as they break down the top contenders for the historic 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga! In this video, we'll dive into the performances and potential of the top horses: Seize the Grey, the powerful Preakness Winner; Mystik Dan, the impressive Kentucky Derby Winner and Preakness Runner-Up; Fierceness, the favorite of the Kentucky Derby with unmatched speed figures; Antiquarian, who emerged with a victory in the Peter Pan Stakes; and Sierra Leone, the resilient Kentucky Derby Runner-Up with something to prove.
Welcome back to our channel! Today, we're diving into the thrilling 2024 Preakness Stakes, where Seize the Grey led the field from start to finish, securing a memorable victory under the skilled guidance of jockey Jaime Torres. This win marks the seventh Preakness victory for legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas, making it a historic day at Pimlico.
The Owner’s Box Episode 133 – Shona Rotondo
Billy and Michelle catch up with racing fan and marketing guru, Shona Rotondo!
Redboard Rewind - EP:225 Will Humphrey Preakness Weekend
Spencer and will go over three races from this past Preakness Weekend (Friday’s Race 13 and Saturday’s Races 12-13). Some angles we talk about are how the Dinner Party may not have been the strongest iteration of the past couple years how to handicap the jockey equation when breaking down a race.
Harness Players’ Podcast – Swedish Racing Background & 2024 Elitloppet Field Announced
Join Edison Hatter, Mike Pribozie, and Thomas Svensen as they take you across the Atlantic to Stockholm, Sweden to prepare for the 2024 Elitloppet Weekend next Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th at Solvalla. They provide background information on Solvalla’s racetrack, Elitloppet weekend and the special races that take place, the racing styles, starting formats, and distances in Sweden, past U.S. connections to the big race, and thoughts on trainers and drivers to watch out for. The trio also take an early look at the post position draws for the 2024 Elitloppet Eliminations and provide some early thoughts on the races.
This week the Harness Players' Podcast goes abroad for a stellar weekend of racing over at Solvalla Racecourse in Stockholm, Sweden. Edison Hatter hosts live from Sweden to discuss the jam-packed festival of racing headlined by the Elitlopp on Sunday, May 26. Joining Edison to breakdown the big action are Mike Pribozie, Thomas Svensen and Ray Cotolo.
