Players' Newsletter - April 15th, 2022
First and foremost, In The Money Media would like to congratulate Drew Fleming on being named to Sports Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. Drew has been a supporter of Horseplayers Happy Hour (which will be returning soon!) since the very beginning, and we couldn’t be happier to see him recognized for his great work at Breeders’ Cup.
It’s been a very busy week on the Kentucky Derby front for ITM. I, along with a great group of guests, held our annual Triple Crown Fantasy Draft. Hopefully this year one of us can knock off JK and hold the crown! We also kicked off our annual Contender Profile series, which will feature daily write-ups on every individual contender from the ITM team. You can follow along with that on the special Kentucky Derby blog page on inthemoneypodcast.com.
Finally, one last reminder on the new Players’ Podcast video format. Instead of one, fully compiled video encompassing the entire episode, each individual segment from the episode will now be posted to the In The Money YouTube page.
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Players’ Podcast - April 15, 2022
We kick off the show with Matt Bernier and Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing giving us their early thoughts on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
They both make cases for Epicenter and they talk about his attributes and address their concerns — or lack thereof — about Steve Asmussen’s record in the Derby. We also talk extensively about the Kelly Breen-trained In Due Time — Medallion’s horse on the Derby Trail.
In the Oaks chat, Nest, Kathleen O, and Venti Valentine all get mentions.
Eric Solomon of inthemoneypodcast.com and Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing are here to go over the Late Pick Five at Keeneland on Saturday. Horses covered include
Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine, joins us to talk about this weekend’s kickoff to the meet and lets us know what days to save on the calendar throughout the season, with an emphasis on the Queen’s Plate and Woodbine Mile cards. He also shares his thoughts on winning a Sovereign Award for his homebred filly, Mrs. Barbara.
Then Klaus Ebner of Woodbine is here to give his thoughts on the JRA races Saturday night.
Players’ Podcast - 2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders and Triple Crown Fantasy Draft
It’s the annual Triple Crown Draft show hosted by PTF, with this year’s guests: Jonathon Kinchen, Michelle Yu, and Naomi Tukker.
Each player drafts a team of five horses that will accrue points through all three Triple Crown races (10pts for first, 5 for second, 3 for third).
In the YouTube comments, let us know who you think has the best team and why.
The Keeneland Spring Meet kicks off Friday, April 8th! New Keeneland Select accounts will receive a special $100 back after they wager $200 on Keeneland racing this April. Wager a total of $300 in the first 30 days and earn another $100 back with the standard sign-up bonus. So $300 on Keeneland Spring Meet = $200 back for new accounts! Visit https://www.keeneland.com/select to sign up and use promo code ITM22.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 111 | April 11, 2022
On this week’s show:
– Recapping the Wood Memorial
– Recapping the Blue Grass Stakes
– Recapping the Santa Anita Derby
– Fair Odds Line for Kentucky Derby as of 4/11
Redboard Rewind - Ep:142 Keeneland Sara Elbadwi
Spencer and Sara go over 3 races from Saturday at Keeneland (races 9-10-11). Some angles they talk about are Wesley Ward with a well traveled turf sprinter and ask “Is this Chad Brown’s best Kentucky Derby horse?”
In the Ring With Acacia Clement - Ep 39: Chip McGaughey and Kate Hunter
Acacia is joined by Keeneland’s Chip McGaughey to discuss opening weekend. She is also joined by Kate Hunter of Marugai Racing to discuss the recent success of Japan racing on the world stage.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 49 – Chase Chamberlin
Billy and Michelle catch up with Commonwealth Racing’s Chase Chamberlin to discuss micro-shares and winning the Dubai World Cup.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Friday, April 15, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by his Meadowlands colleague Andrew “Shades” Demsky to talk about the upcoming meet at Tioga Downs, his documentary on Pompano Park, and the Friday evening racing action at Woodbine Mohawk.
