Players' Newsletter - August 11th, 2023
Players' Newsletter - August 11th, 2023
A loaded weekend of racing coming up and we have you covered on all ends here at In the Money Media.
This weekend is highlighted by some great stakes action on the East Coast. Today’s Players’ Podcast takes a look at the Saratoga, Monmouth, and Woodbine cards for Saturday. There is also a preview of tomorrow’s Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga in yesterday’s HorsePlayers’ Happy Hour. I also hosted Jessica Paquette and Michael Domabyl to preview a great card at Colonial tomorrow, featuring the Arlington Million.
For the Harness fans, Edison Hatter and team have put together THREE preview shows for racing this weekend. Tonight is the Dan Patch Memorial at Hoosier Park, and if you missed the Roundtable preview last night make sure to catch the replay below. That comes in addition to “First Over” episodes covering Swedish action and Woodbine Mohawk.
Finally, don’t forget to check out Episode 2 of The Perfect Trip, a lifestyle show brought to you by ITM. This edition takes a look at some of the great things to do while visiting Del Mar.
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Players’ Podcast - Weekend Tips and Analysis
The late week show kicks off with PTF and Edison Hatter taking a quick look at Dan Patch night on Friday.
Then Jonathon Kinchen and Matt Cutair of Adelphi Racing Club are here with views on the last six races at Saratoga on Saturday and also to give out the Adelphi Performance of the Week to Ways and Means.
Nick Tammaro stops by with thoughts on Monmouth.
Last but not least it’s Drew Coatney and his opinions on Woodbine.
Players’ Podcast - Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
PTF hosts Jessica Paquette and Michael Domabyl as they chat about the late Pick Five and give some spot plays on the Colonial Downs “Arlington Million Day,” with stakes action including the Grade 2 Secretariat, the Grade 1 Beverly D (a Win-and-You’re-In race for Breeders’ Cup FM Turf), and, of course, the Arlington Million. Jessica and Michael come up with some interesting prices and STRONG opinions so be sure to check it out.
Players’ Podcast - Maple Leaf Mel and Where We Go From Here
In a special episode of the podcast, Jay Privman joins PTF as they look back at the Maple Leaf Mel tragedy and how to process it.
Then we get an update from Jay on how his summer is going.
Racing With Roman - EP 2: Whitney Day Recap, Sunday Thoughts
PTF, DD, and Larry Roman are here with thoughts on the Maple Leaf Mel tragedy, White Abarrio’s romp in the Whitney, and thoughts on racing at Saratoga on Sunday.
HorsePlayers’ Happy Hour - August 10, 2023
PTF and Drew Coatney are back with a special all-Del Mar edition of Horseplayer Happy Hour. They’ll preview the DMR card with special guests from California. They'll also take a look at big races coming this weekend including the Grade 1 Fourstardave, a Win-and-You’re-In race for the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Horseplayers' Happy Hour is also an interconnected series of contests where you only need to play one week to participate in the prize pool -- which consists of $20,000 worth of Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats, added to the pool at no cost to players.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 167 | August 10, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt discusses the potential move of the Preakness to a later date and the effect it would have on the Triple Crown. Then, Matt dives into his latest Breeders’ Cup Classic Top Ten.
Baby Talk - Saturday, August 12
PTF is here with Ben Gowans of Gainesway to review last week’s Saratoga Sale and to have a look at various two-year-old races from Saratoga and Del Mar this Saturday.
Redboard Rewind - EP:200 Saratoga with PTF and JK
Thank you to everyone who has been with me for 199 episodes or 100 or 50 or if this is your first welcome. Spencer, Pete, and JK go over three races from this past Saturday at Saratoga (races 6-7-10). Some angles we talked about were why wet turf made Caravel a bad favorite why a 1 turn mile is harder then a 1 1/8 mile race.
Harness Players’ Podcast - Friday, August 11, 2023 @ Hoosier Park
In The Money Media, Caesars Entertainment, and Harrah’s Hoosier Park proudly present a roundtable for a breakdown of harness racing stakes action from Hoosier Park for Friday (August 11), which features the $310,000 Dan Patch Stakes for Free For All Pacers with an overflow 11-horse field. Join Edison Hatter (Freehold), Mike Pribozie (Nahupicks.com), Ray Cotolo (Oak Grove), Rod Allums Jr. (Nahupicks.com), John Rallis (Woodbine Mohawk Park), Emily Gaskin (Hoosier Park), and Jacob Rheinheimer (Hoosier Park) as they discuss and handicap the blockbuster 15-race card on Datch Patch Night 2023. The discussion will center on betting strategies with a special focus on the $30,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 that spans Races 12-15.
First Over With Edison Hatter - 2023 Hambletonian Day Roundtable Recap
Harness racing’s biggest day took place last Saturday, August 5th: Hambletonian Day at The Meadowlands. The sport’s top 3-year-old trotting colts and geldings competed for the sports biggest prize, a $1,000,000 purse, and a chance to cement themselves into horse racing history. History was made as Tactical Approach became the first horse to win the Hambletonian from Post 10 for trainer Nancy Takter and Driver Scott Zeron.
Join the panel of Edison Hatter (Freehold), Ray Cotolo (Oak Grove), Mike Pribozie (NAHUpicks.com), Garnet Barnsdale (DRF Harness, Harnesslink), Derick Giwner (DRF Harness), Thomas Svensen (Horseman) and Robert Reid Jr. (Woodbine Mohawk Park) in this exciting Recap Roundtable sponsored by the Hambletonian Society.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, August 12, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to chat the 12-race card this Saturday, August 12 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. As always, the card features a $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 Pool on Races 1-5 and a competitive Free For All Pace.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, August 12, 2023 @ Aby Racetrack – Aby Stora Pris
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Thomas Svensen and Mike Pribozie to talk the 12-race card this Saturday, August 12 at Aby, which includes the Aby Stora Pris and many other great betting opportunities. The trio handicap the races and discuss betting strategies for the card.
