ITM Players' Newsletter - October 18th, 2024
Weekend Racing featuring the NTL @ Parx
It’s full press to the Breeders’ Cup with only two weeks until some of the best days on the racing calendar! JK and I had some fun putting together a pair of YouTube videos this week — Way Too Early Breeders’ Cup Predictions and Top 10 Horses We Want to See at the Breeders’ Cup. Plus some other great coverage on this week’s stream of HorsePlayers’ Happy Hour and BCBC Diaries!
There’s still great racing to be found this weekend, featuring the next National Thoroughbred League event at Parx. Take a listen to a special edition of the Players’ Podcast below to learn about all of the action taking place tomorrow. The regular Players’ Podcast highlights races from BAQ, Keeneland, Santa Anita, and the JRA.
We’ll have multiple ITM Plus shows coming this weekend as well, including a look at a unique Cross Country Pick Five that features the American Grand National! I also wrote up a runner-by-runner preview of the Raven Run at Keeneland for attheraces.com.
Finally, be sure to take some time and read this great article on Equine Assisted Therapy. Amazing work from the folks at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga!
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PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Free Racing Tips and Analysis — Your Guide to the Weekend’s Horse Racing Action
Peter Thomas Fornatale kicks off the show with Jonathon Kinchen as they go over the Pick Six at Belmont at the Big A on Saturday.
Next up, Mike Pribozie takes over hosting duties and welcomes Alex Henry, who chats about the JRA action Saturday night and gives a few more thoughts on the Japanese contingent for the Breeders’ Cup. Remember you can get full card analysis and free past performances for the JRA on Saturday afternoon over at inthemoneypodcast.com.
For the next segment, Jackson Muniz, star of Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Diaries and HorsePlayers Happy Hour contestant, stops by to give his thoughts on both Santa Anita and Keeneland
Players’ Podcast - Get Ready for the National Thoroughbred League Cup at Parx!
PTF and In the Money Media present a preview of the National Thoroughbred League event at Parx on Saturday.
First up, Randall Lane, co-founder of NTL, is here to tell us how the teams are formed, how the scoring works, and all about the party on Saturday.
Next, Dick Jerardi of Let’s Go Racing stops by to go over the five races that make up the Cup event on Saturday.
Harness Players’ Podcast - Breeders Crown Eliminations Meadowlands Friday/Saturday 10/18 10/19
On this special edition of the Harness Players’ Podcast, join host Mike Pribozie as he leads a handicapping and gambling discussion looking at the 2024 Breeders Crown eliminations at The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J. on Friday (Oct. 18) and Saturday (Oct. 19). Join Mike for betting strategies and analysis alongside panelists Thomas Svensen (Trainer), Cheyenne Christman (U.S. Trotting), Garnet Barnsdale (Daily Racing Form) and Nick “Ace” Barnsdale (Harnesslink).
Harness Players’ Podcast - 10/18/24 | Late Pick 4 @ Fraser Downs
Join host Edison Hatter and the DRF Harness’ Garnet Barnsdale as they handicap and give out tickets for the Late Pick 4 (Races 7-10) on the Friday, October 18 card at Fraser Downs. The duo also discuss the free-to-enter Contest Jockey contest on the card and give some general strategies they’ll use this week. Other topics include the upcoming Breeders Crown at the Meadowlands, the Top 10 poll, the retirement of Jiggy Jog S, and more.
At the end of this week's show, we will know the 10 players who will go forward to next week's final table -- where a Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seat will be awarded to the winner of our Playoffs. We start the day with 20 entries remaining and that number will be halved after an eight-race contest with action from Belmont at the Big A and Keeneland.
There's also another direct qualifier to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge with all the house cut going to the charity -- the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.
Tune in for another supersized edition of the show that will preview weekend racing from Belmont at the Big A, Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Japan!
PTF will host and guests will include In the Money Media regulars including Jonathon Kinchen and Mike Pribozie.
Get ready for a thrilling preview of the 2024 Breeders' Cup with our "Way Too Early Predictions"! In this video, we dive into the key contenders, exciting international entries, and potential betting angles for one of the biggest horse racing events in the world. As we look ahead to November 1-2 at Del Mar, you’ll get the facts about top horses from around the globe, including post positions, jockeys, trainers, and stats to help you make informed bets.
Get ready for the ultimate betting preview of the 2024 Breeders' Cup with our countdown of the Top 10 Horses to Watch! In this video, we take a closer look at the contenders set to make headlines at Del Mar on November 1st and 2nd. Our picks include turf and dirt specialists, young rising stars, and seasoned champions from the U.S., Japan, and Europe, with details on their jockeys, trainers, and recent performances.
Two of the three regular guests on BCBC Diaries have punched their ticket to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. In this week's episode, PTF catches up the third regular, Jackson Muniz, who shares a story from Keeneland that very nearly saw him secure his spot. PTF also runs through the final opportunities to qualify.
Players’ Podcast - Insights and Predictions for Breeders’ Cup
PTF kicks off the new show with JK as they take a look back at the Keeneland Fall Challenge and reflect on a breakthrough performance from She Feels Pretty.
Next up, they take a look at the ten horses they most want to see at the Breeders’ Cup — this is the audio of a video over at our In the Money Media Youtube channel. Navigate over there and drop a comment with the horses you most want to see.
In the next segment, PTF and JK make their Way Too Early Predictions for this year’s Breeders’ Cup — once again, this is the audio of a video over at our In the Money Media Youtube channel. Navigate over there and drop a comment with your way too early predictions.
Last but not least, Jackson Muniz drops by to tell us about his maiden voyage to Keeneland racecourse, giving his opinion of the place and telling us about a close call in the Keeneland Friday contest as well as a preview of Thursday’s HorsePlayer Happy Hour.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 148 – Morning Line Club
Billy and Michelle catch up with CEO and co-Founder of Morning Line Club, Joel Funk.