Players' Newsletter - April 21st, 2023
Another great weekend of opportunities ahead of us, and we have you covered on today’s Players’ Podcast. There are tips and picks for Keeneland, Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and Woodbine, and features some of your favorite ITM regulars. Also be sure to catch up on the early week recap if you haven’t already. Nick Tammaro and I recap last weekend’s stakes action and look ahead to the Derby before I’m joined by Sim Harmon to discuss Kutt.com.
The In the Money Kentucky Derby contender profile series got underway today, with full features on top contenders Forte and Practical Move. There will be two profiles released daily up until the post position draw (Monday, May 1st) and can all be found here. They can also be tracked down as clickable links in our Contender Tracker, which now features workout comments and videos for each likely runner for the Kentucky Derby.
This upcoming Monday marks the final leg of the MGM Borgata Series. Edison Hatter and team will have full coverage in Monday’s Harness Players’ Podcast, so make sure to be on the lookout!
Finally, In the Money will be well involved in the next two weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Here’s a schedule of events and how you can be involved too!
May 2nd & 4th - PTF Derby Tours with the TRF
May 3rd - Kentucky Derby Handicapping Event, presented by Taylor Made Partnerships
May 4th - TCA Derby Dozen Event, presented by In the Money Media
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Players’ Podcast - Horse Racing Tips and Analysis From Around North America
We kick on with coverage of Keeneland’s Saturday card with Grade One Gamble winning player Paul Halloran sitting down with Nick Tammaro and PTF as they discuss the late Pick Five.
Then Frank Scatoni and Dean Keppler are here to go over the late Pick Five for the Opening Saturday of the Santa Anita Hollywood meet.
Spencer Luginbuhl of Redboard Rewind drops by with thoughts on the Aqueduct Pick Six.
Last but not least Drew Coatney turns up to celebrate his big result at Keeneland as well as the return of racing at Woodbine.
Players’ Podcast - Kentucky Derby Bubble Watch Plus Much More
PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show looking at the events and news from last weekend to gauge the impact they will have on the field for this year’s Kentucky Derby: thoughts on Disarm, Mandarin Hero, Derma Sotogake, Forte, Verifying, Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire and many more.
They also look back to a great weekend of racing at Keeneland and Oaklawn with a discussion of In Italian, First Mission, Chez Pierre, Love Reigns, Modern Games, With the Moonlight, Clairiere and Secret Oath.
Next up Sim Harmon of Kutt.com is here with a discussion of an exciting new way to bet called social betting. Download their app at the App Store or follow the link from their site. Use the promo code inthemoney for a special bonus or just follow our special link here.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 157 | April 21, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt takes a walk down memory lane looking back at his recent track record betting the Kentucky Derby.
Redboard Rewind - EP:189 Mike Somich Keeneland
Spencer and Mike go over three races from this past weekend at Keeneland (races 8-9-10). Some angles we talk about are end game tournament talk and was Irad Ortiz’s ride dirty in the Lexington?
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Dr. Barry Eisaman
Acacia speaks to Dr. Barry Eisaman, a long-time successful 2YO consignor. They touch on preparation, the breeze show, and the group he has catalogued for this year’s OBS April Sale.
The Owner’s Box - Staton Flurry
Billy and Michelle catch up with Staton Flurry to discuss his fillies like Kentucky Oaks winner Shedaresthedevil and recent Madison Stakes winner, Key Of Life.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Mike Pribozie to chat the Saturday, April 15th card at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool, the first leg of the new Ontario Sired Graduate Series, and an intriguing Free-For-All Pace.