Players' Newsletter - April 7th, 2023
Players' Newsletter - April 7th, 2023
The Derby Trail rolls on this weekend with three big preps across the country. Today’s Players’ Podcast has each race covered, in addition to thoughts from Keeneland and Aqueduct. For your Santa Anita fix, be sure to watch the replay of today’s MANDATORY Pick Six livestream with Duke Matties, Jeff “Chappy” Chapman, and myself.
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Players’ Podcast -Kentucky Derby Clues from Aqueduct, Keeneland, and Santa Anita
PTF and Nick Tammaro give thoughts, tips, and analysis on the three big Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend with thoughts on Hit Show, Tapit Trice, National Treasure, Skinner, Practical Move, Sun Thunder, Verifying, Mandarin Hero and many more. Then they dive into the last seven races at Keeneland on Saturday, including the all graded stakes late Pick Five.
Next up, legendary horseplayer Steven Crist joins PTF to go over the Wood Memorial Day Pick Six.
Players’ Podcast - The RUNHAPPY Santa Anita Derby Mandatory Pick Six Payout Show
PTF hosts pro horseplayer Duke Matties and Jeff “Chappy” Chapman as they go over the Santa Anita Pick 6 in detail and look ahead to the Kentucky Derby
Players’ Podcast - 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick Five for Saturday
PTF and JK are back with a look at a 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick Five that includes action from Gulfstream and Santa Anita, including the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby.
The bet features player-friendly terms including a $1 minimum and 15% takeout. We’ll be here every Saturday and Sunday with our thoughts, tips, and analysis.
Look for a special Coast-to-Coast dropdown on your ADW and 1/ST Bet and Xpressbet Players will get special $10 bonus bets on select days. Check your promotions and make sure to opt-in to participate.
Players’ Podcast - Is Forte Still the Kentucky Derby Favorite?
PTF and Nick Tammaro look back at all the key three-year-old prep races for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks last weekend. In the comments, leave us your idea of the Kentucky Derby winner. Horses covered include Forte, Mage, Cyclone Mischief, Angel of Empire, Reincarnate, Rocket Can, Wet Paint, Affirmative Lady, Sacred Wish, and Derma Sotogake.
JK + 1 - Episode 38 – Angel Cordero
It’s an episode of JK+1 unlike any other! The legendary Hall of Famer Angel Cordero joins JK to talk about his riding days, experiencing prejudice when he moved to New York, his identifying two future Hall of Famers in the 90s (John Velazquez and Todd Pletcher), and so much more!
Pro Player Diary - #7: Market Taking, Not Market Making
On the seventh pro player diary (incorrectly described as the eighth in a #hostfail), Sean Boarman explains to PTF his decision to take a couple of weeks off, goes over his figures and impressions from last weekend’s Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps (with thoughts on Forte, Mage, Angel of Empire, and Sacred Wish), and speaks at length about the fascinating Financial Times article about computer bettors that Oliver Roeder published last week.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 155 | April 6, 2023
On this week’s show (from another car – but with better audio), Matt assesses the potential pace scenario of this year’s Kentucky Derby. As part of that, Matt also looks ahead to this weekend’s Derby preps taking place at Aqueduct, Keeneland, and Santa Anita.
In the Ring With Acacia Clement - Jason Loutsch and Becky Thomas
Acacia is joined by Jason Loutsch, racing manager of Albaugh Family Stables, on the heels of their win in the Arkansas Derby with Angel of Empire. She then speaks with Becky Thomas of Sequel Bloodstock/Sequel Stallions, recapping the OBS March sale and looking ahead to April.
Redboard Rewind - EP:187 Gulfstream Park John Pinder
Spencer and John go over three races from this past Saturday at Gulfstream Park (races 5-7-12). Some angles we talk about are why Forte may be a bet against come Derby day and how playing longshots going into their better races of an in and out form can bring in big winners.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 91 – Marshall Gramm (Ten Strike Racing)
Billy and Michelle catch up with Ten Strike Racing’s Marshall Gramm to discuss his success at Oaklawn Park and in the BCBC.
First Over with Edison Hatter - Saturday, April 8, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk Park
On this episode of First Over with[out] Edison Hatter, Mike Pribozie hosts and is joined by John Rallis, assistant editor of Trot Magazine and Garnet Barnsdale, expert Mohawk Handicapper for DRF Harness. John, Mike and Garnet discuss the Saturday evening (April 8) racing action at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool and a Preferred Pace In Race 10. They also talk about computer team wagering, spot plays as well as random sports to satisfy Edison.
