Players' Newsletter - April 9th, 2021

Arkansas Derby

Apr 09, 2021

At the conclusion of this weekend, we’ll have a much clearer picture of the Kentucky Derby field. While there was another significant defection (Greatest Honor) this week, it’s shaping up to be a competitive race.

The contest world will shift its focus to Keeneland tomorrow as they host The Grade 1 Gamble. There’s still time to sign up, at least with a couple of the ADW partners, and if you want an overview of the event, check out this nice summary on the ITM Blog.

The Horseplayer Happy Hour Tour commenced yesterday and our partners at TRF made a HUGE announcement this week (ITM Podcast Coverage). It’s certainly a cliche to say but there’s never a dull moment around here. Truer words have never been spoken, and we are thrilled to be a part of it thanks to your generous support - Thank You!

MYWAYP,

PTF

Tomorrow on ITM Plus, we’ll have Clay Sanders from Ten Strike Racing to cover some of the action from Oaklawn Park. And a reminder, if you join ITM Plus today, you’re good through the Kentucky Derby - no crazy price hike here. Check out what we have planned for Derby.

We are continuing to add new tracks to our daily coverage so the ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the analysis by the team.

Friday’s Coverage - Keeneland - Aqueduct - Oaklawn - Charles Town - More to Come!

Let Loose with Twinspires should be posted this afternoon! That’s the best place to catch JK and PTF’s thoughts on the Arkansas Derby.

Players’ Podcast - April 2nd, 2021

PTF and JK look at Keeneland’s Saturday’s Late Pick 5 at Keeneland and wrap up with the Golden Hour Pick 4.

Stronach 5 Podcast - April 9th, 2021

PTF was joined by Andrew Rdesinski to discuss today’s Stronach Pick 5. The sequence starts with Race 8 from Laurel (PT 4:45 EDT). As always, FREE PPs are available for the Stronach 5 (Promo Code = MONEY). Tickets will be updated following scratches!

You can still take advantage of our offer from 1st Bet:

The Owner’s Box - Kosta Hronis

Billy and Michelle catch up with Kosta Hronis to discuss Santa Anita Derby winner and Kentucky Derby hopeful, Rock Your World.

Players’ Podcast Special: Wagering Insecurity

Wagering security — or the lack thereof — is an issue of paramount importance in horse racing today. In a new series, Pat Cummings and the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation delves into the history of the topic, examines where we are at present, and explores a path for racing to improve in this area. On today’s podcast, Pat joins PTF to preview the series and share a few of his key thoughts on the matter. *TIF Special launches April 13th.

Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale-Morley - Notacatbutallama and Royal Albert Hall

As a reminder, if you’d like to support the show and the cause, consider a donation to TRF.

Two former stakes winners, plus three OTTB loving women, plus wine and cheese, equals an adult pony club. At least that is what Alysse dubbed it. Hear how Bertle kicked Brittney when they first met, Alysse’s spot-on impressions of Mike Repole and Todd Pletcher, how the name Notacatbutallama came to be, and so much more.

The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 60

Matt recaps the Kentucky Derby Prep races - Bluegrass, Wood, Santa Anita Derby.

Redboard Rewind - TRIFECTA!

Episode 87: Tyler Hoffman on Santa Anita
Episode 88: Scott Shapiro on Keeneland
Episode 89: Maggie Wolfendale-Morley on Aqueduct

Exacta Box - Análisis del Blue Grass, Wood Memorial y Santa Anita Derby en el camino a la triple corona 2021.

José Francisco Rivera y el miembro del Salón de la fama Ramón Alfredo Domínguez le hacen un seguimiento a los ejemplares que se perfilan como candidatos en la ruta hacia el #KentuckyDerby y la triple corona 2021. Los protagonistas labran su camino, y aquí tenemos los detalles con nuestra opinión viviendo lo mejor del #hipismo internacional de la mano de los expertos y los profesionales.

Yesterday was the opening round of The Masters but more importantly, it was the inaugural Horseplayer Happy Hour Tour contest. If you missed out, no worries, there’s plenty more to come and you won’t be at a significant disadvantage at this point. Check out the structure and rules - You’ll realize there’s essentially $20,000 up for grabs here thanks to our partners at Breeders’ Cup. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Finishers from yesterday and you can catch a replay of yesterday’s action by clicking here: