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The final legs of the Derby Trail are here with two big preps coming tomorrow! There is an ITM Plus show with Frank McGoey posted earlier today to discuss the races at Fair Grounds, in addition to my runner-by-runner guide on attheraces.com. You’ll find a Louisiana Derby preview on YouTube with JK & 1, as well as a NOT Top 10 on the page with us two.
There’s also other excellent action taking place around the world. The Players’ Pod today covers a host of tracks and features a special appearance from the newly crowned 2024 NHC Champion, Mike Gillum.
And finally…
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Players’ Podcast - March 23rd, 2024
Nick Tammaro is joined by 2024 NHC champion Mike Gillum to discuss his triumph in Vegas as well as the Saturday late P5 at Santa Anita and the now Sunday P6 at Aqueduct. Klaus Ebner also stops by to discuss this weekend’s Group I event at Chukyo.
Join JK and PTF as they dissect the field for the 2024 Louisiana Derby, the longest prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Held at the Fair Grounds on March 23, this Grade 2, $1 million race is a crucial stepping stone for 3-year-olds aiming for glory at Churchill Downs. With 200 qualifying points on the line, the competition is fierce.
Players’ Podcast - NHC Recap + The Echo Town Eight
PTF gets the show started with Nick Tammaro as they look back at the NHC, which named its 25th champion (Mike Gillum) over the weekend.
Then Matt Cutair is here to talk about his upcoming trip to Dubai as Adelphi Racing Club’s Pandagate gets ready for his biggest text yet in the UAE Derby — a Kentucky Derby points race. Also, Matt and Pete talk about the Echo Town Eight — a contest where you can receive an expenses-paid share in an Adelphi racehorse. The contest starts on Saturday the 23rd, with the top eight players advancing to a Final Table, which will be live streamed, on March 30. To sign up today, go to inthemoneypodcast.com/contest.
Join JK and PTF as they delve into the fascinating world of horse racing in their latest episode, "NOT TOP 10." While the focus is often on the top contenders, this episode shines a spotlight on those horses that are just on the cusp of being a top contender. Positioned right outside the top 10, these underdogs could turn the tables with a stellar performance. Listen in as JK and PTF analyze their potential, discuss their past races, and predict what it would take for them to break into the elite circle.
Matt Vagvolgyi and PTF talk about the speed figures that Race Lens uses and demonstrate some stats that Matt found in his research and talk about what they mean and how to use them. You can get a massive $299 discount on an annual subscription for Race Lens and a FREE year of In the Money Plus ($200 value) if you sign up via https://www.equibase.com/content/podc....
JK + 1 - Ep 68 - Frank McGoey
JK and Frank talk gambling….stories, stories, stories!
Louisiana Derby ideas too!
In the Ring With Acacia Clement - David O’Farrell and Gavin O’Connor
Recapping the OBS March 2YO Sale, Acacia is joined by Ocala Stud’s David O’Farrell, who consigned the sales topper for $1.8 million. She then speaks to Gavin O’Connor, general manager of John Stewart’s Resolute Farm, who has been very active at the recent sales.
The Owner’s Box - Ep 125 - Robert Cotran
Billy and Michelle catch up with Robert Cotran, co-owner of Kentucky Derby hopeful, Hades.
Redboard Rewind - EP:213 Dean Keepler Santa Anita
Spencer and Dean go over three races from this past Saturday at Santa Anita (races 5-7-9).. Some angles we talk about are in heavy contender races look for value and when longshots win races look at trips of the favorites to bet back next time.
Interested in fractional ownership?
The Stable.ca has two ownership webinars scheduled Saturday, March 30 from 3-4 PM and Monday, April 8 from 7-8 PM. Complete information and registration thestable.ca/webinar.
Harness Players’ Podcast - Fraser Downs Pick 5 + MGM Borgata Series Leg 2 Preview
This week on the Harness Players’ Podcast join host Edison Hatter as he and guest analyst John Rallis (Woodbine Mohawk Park) break down the Early Pick 5 sequence at Fraser Downs for Friday, March 22.
In TheStable.ca Spotlight segment, Mike Pribozie talks about racehorse ownership with Heather Chang, herself an owner of racehorse shares through TheStable.ca.
To wrap the show, Edison Hatter and Ray Cotolo talk the four divisions for the second preliminary of the MGM Borgata Series at Yonkers Raceway, which will go postward on Monday, March 25.
For daily harness racing analysis and selections, be sure to check nahupicks.com for contenders at tracks across North America.