ITM Players' Newsletter Presented by Sport of Kings Racing Partners
February 23rd, 2024
TheĀ ITM Players' Newsletter is brought to you by Sport of Kings Racing Partners, a new racing partnership. To learn more about what they're all about, check out their website. Also check out the video we did with their team on YouTube!
All eyes this weekend are on the major stakes action in Saudi Arabia and Arkansas. We have TWO Plus exclusive shows released yesterday that you donāt want to miss. First, Michael Adolphson shares his thoughts on all of the big races from Saudi Cup night tomorrow. Clay Sanders then hopped on to discuss the All-Stakes Pick 4 at Oaklawn.
More Oaklawn coverage can be found on the Playersā Podcast, where Nick Tammaro and I discuss the Rebel. Frank Scatoni stopped by as well to look at Friday and Saturday action at The Great Race Place. JK and I also previewed the Rebel on YouTube, where you can additionally find an updated ITM Derby Top 10 following last weekendās Risen Star.
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Playersā Podcast - Rebel Stakes Preview + Friday and Saturday Santa Anita
PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they look deep into the key Kentucky Derby prep, the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
Then Frank Scatoni is here with tips and analysis for both Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita.
JK and PTF are breaking down the highly anticipated 2024 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Can Grade 1 winner Timberlake prove his worth and secure his spot in the ITM Kentucky Derby top 10? We'll analyze his chances, discuss the potential track bias in the Southwest, and much more.
Playersā Podcast - What Did We Learn from the Risen Star?
PTF and Nick Tammaro kick things off talking about the upcoming contest at Sam Houston Race Park, where there will be NHC and BCBC seats on the line.
Then they look back at the Risen Star Day with thoughts on all the key performances including Sierra Leone, Track Phantom, Catching Freedom, Resilience, Honor Marie, Hall of Fame, Tarifa, Intricate, Drip, Tuscan Sky, and many more.
Last but not least, they look ahead to this weekendās races quickly and talk about rewatching The Sopranos.
PTF and Matt Vagvolgyi use the power of Race Lens to examine several class angles: maiden special weight to maiden claiming, horses dropping from Grade 1s, and big droppers at Saratoga. Sign up for a $300 discount on Race Lens and get a free year of In the Money Plus by going to https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus.
JK + 1 - Ep 66 ā Matt Dinerman
Join us on this special episode as we sit down with the dynamic and talented race caller, Matt Dinerman, just days ahead of his highly anticipated first call of the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Dive into Mattās remarkable journey through the world of horse racing, from his early days at Emerald Downs, to his memorable moments at Golden Gate Fields, and now, his exciting new chapter at Oaklawn Park.
The Ownerās Box ā Episode 122 ā Sonny Pais
Billy and Michelle sit down with Sonny Pais to discuss his start in racing, his current stable, and the retirement of his superstar Brickyard Ride!
Redboard Rewind - EP:210 Eric Solomon Fairgrounds
Spencer and Eric talk about three races from this past Saturday at Fair Grounds (races 4-9-14). Some angles we talked about are why the Remsen was a better prep then the Jockey Club and how important the key race idea was when finding a maiden winner.
