ITM Players' Newsletter - October 25th, 2024
One week until the Breeders' Cup
The Breeders’ Cup may still be seven days away but there is plenty of early coverage across our network to get you ready.
Below you’ll find some “mini” Monster Pods to whet the appetite before entries are finalized on Monday. Those include previews of races like the Classic and Distaff with some excellent guests like Randy Moss of NBC and Kenny McPeek. In addition you’ll find a great podcast with our good friend, Vanessa Ryle, as she and I preview the European raiders at this year’s BC.
We’ve also kicked off our ITM Plus Breeders’ Cup coverage with Tyler Whisman’s Trend Report and Justin Christein’s Trip Notes. The Plus content will pick up even more next week with plenty of exclusive podcasts, horse-by-horse race previews, and wagering strategies to come.
There are still plenty of wagering opportunities this weekend, especially on the harness side. Get ready for the Breeders’ Crown with another great Harness Players’ Podcast roundtable with a strong lineup of contributors. That in addition to usual Players’ Podcast coverage from NYRA, Keeneland, and Santa Anita.
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Horse-by-horse breakdowns for every BC race
Detailed trip notes on BC preps
Expert wagering strategies (with podcasts)
The best foreign shipper analysis out there
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Players’ Podcast - 10/26 Breeders Crown, NYRA, Keeneland, Santa Anita, Edge Boost
PTF and Mike Pribozie host several separate segments on this week’s Players Podcast. PTF grabs Edison Hatter and Ray Cotolo to preview the Friday and Saturday Breeders Crown Championships for standardbreds at The Meadowlands.
Mikee P and Nick Tammaro power through the Saturday NYRA, Keeneland, and Santa Anita cards.
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Twinspires.com has plenty of feeder contests for this weekend for players looking for a seat in the new Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge for 2025. Also this Sunday a last chance BCBC seat is up for grabs in that contest.
Harness Players’ Podcast - 10/24/24 | 2024 Breeders Crown Roundtable Discussion
On this special edition of the Harness Players’ Podcast, join a panel of horse racing analysts in a breakdown of the 2024 Breeders Crown finals at The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J. on Friday (Oct. 25) and Saturday (Oct. 26). Included on the panel discussing gambling strategies and racing tips are Ray Cotolo (Oak Grove), Mike Pribozie (In The Money), Ed Hatter (In The Money), John Rallis (The Meadowlands, Woodbine Mohawk Park), Cheyenne Christman (U.S. Trotting) and Garnet Barnsdale (Daily Racing Form).
This Breeders Crown weekend, Contest Jockey will offer free-to-enter fantasy bankroll contests for both the Friday & Saturday cards at The Meadowlands with a $1,000 cash prize on offer. Visit ContestJockey.com for more information and to enter.
PTF hosts ITM harness racing personalities for this week's Players Podcast segment highlighting the 2024 Breeders Crown Championships from Friday and Saturday, October 25/26 Live from The Meadowlands Racetrack. Free contests at contestjockey.com on Friday and Saturday with $1,000 CASH PRIZES both nights.
Harness Players’ Podcast - Fraser Downs 10/25
Kevin Plowcha takes the reins with guest Doug “The Numbercruncher” Henwood looking at the 10/25 Fraser Downs card.
Contestjockey.com has a Friday contest for Fraser Downs with FREE entry and CASH prizes. Don’t miss the Breeders Crown contests this weekend with $1000 in
Breeders’ Cup Content
ITM Plus
2024 Trend Report - By Tyler Whisman
Future Stars Friday Trip Notes - By Justin Christein, with contributions from Will Humphrey & Mike Pribozie
Monster Pods
European Entries at the Breeders’ Cup: PTF and Vanessa Ryle’s Expert Analysis
PTF and Vanessa Ryle delve into the European runners pre-entered for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of various contenders. As they navigate through the races, they emphasize the varying levels of confidence in the European entries, with Vanessa expressing concerns over the depth of this year’s contingent compared to previous years. With insights into each horse’s form and potential, they provide a comprehensive overview that sets the stage for an exciting Breeders’ Cup weekend.
3 Thoughts for EVERY 2024 Breeders’ Cup Race After PRE-ENTRIES
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and exciting events in horse racing, with a record number of international horses and some of the best contenders from around the world. In this video, we’ll provide 3 Thoughts about Every Breeders’ Cup Race based on the pre-entries. This betting preview will focus on key horses, jockeys, trainers, and stats to help you navigate the races and make informed bets. Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the featured contenders across multiple races, packed with SEO-rich keywords for fans of the Breeders’ Cup!
It's the final table of this year's HorsePlayers Happy Hour where one of our 10 remaining players will win a Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seat. You'll get a chance to meet our players and also hear some real-time analysis of the contest races and some early Breeders' Cup analysis. Your host is Peter Thomas Fornatale of In the Money Media. He'll also be covering the $179 HorsePlayers direct qualifier to the BCBC where another player will win a seat. And all the house cut from that game goes to thoroughbred aftercare.
Since #BreedersCup will be at Del Mar back-to-back years, Peter Fornatele and Jonathan Kinchen of In The Money Media are taking a look at past #BreedersCup back-to-back Champions.
Follow along as Pete Fornatale of In the Money Media takes us through some of Del Mar's best #BreedersCup moments and best bites! 🌴
PTF catches up with Tyler Hoffman who is getting ready to play in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge with the seat he won during the season. Hoffman shares some early thoughts about how to prepare for horse racing’s greatest test for players.
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Players’ Podcast - Breeders’ Cup Early Insights: Finding Value in the International Markets
PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show with thoughts on the Luan Machado “punishment” from the Keeneland stewards and then look back at weekend racing action.
In the show’s second half, they take an early look at the Breeders’ Cup from the point-of-view of the International betting markets as they search for value / horses to potentially oppose.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 149 – Johnny Hilvers
Billy and Michelle chat with California’s Harris Farms manager Jonny Hilvers about their new stud Catholic Boy and the rest of their solid stallions.