Players' Newsletter - August 14, 2020
Alabama Weekend
Here's my one word trip note on Tiz the Law's Travers: Wow.
That was a very satisfying big race result, wasn't it? I always liked ‘Grand Slam’ for American Pharoah's unique accomplishment back in 2015. We might have to start thinking of one for a five-race equivalent.
Great week on the network that saw the debut of Heel Spencer, a great chat between Johnny V and Naomi T, as well as more cool contributions from Matt B and JK, plus more video content in league with our new partners The Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs. When we started this company, I wrote down a list of dream partners and there aren’t too many names we haven't crossed off. I'm proud of that and it's all of your support -- and your support of them -- that makes it possible. I'm prouder still of the community we've created, and I'll put out another call to all of you to get more involved if you'd like -- guest blogs, voicemails, suggestions, skill volunteering, whatever you want to contribute. And, of course, if you just want to keep listening, that is A-OK too!
MYWAYP,
PTF
RacingPicks Players’ Podcast - August 14, 2020
Brought to you by RacingPicks.com, your free source for great horse racing selections and offers. As usual, PTF is joined by a trio of guests:
First up is Alan Studer of the StuCast to chat about Saratoga on Saturday
Drew Coatney with his thoughts on a stakes laden Woodbine card with major Queen’s Plate implications
We wrap things up with Bri Mott from StableDuel chatting Del Mar and all the RP action this weekend
Stronach 5 Podcast - August 14, 2020
PTF and JK cover the Stronach 5 sequence from Laurel Park, Gulfstream and Golden Gate. It starts in race 7 from Laurel Park (post time 3:58 PM EST). We also announced a new partnership with 1/ST BET.
Over on the ITM blog, Drew will provide his usual insights on some of the action from Woodbine this weekend - A reminder that races 9-10 from Woodbine are part of the Cross Country Pick 5.
Talk Racing to Me - EP 18 - Johnny Velazquez
Naomi welcomed Hall of Fame Jockey, Johnny Velazquez. They covered his storied career but also took some time to discuss Gamine as well as Johnny’s stakes mounts this weekend.
Redboard Rewind - EP 47 - Matt Vagvolgyi
Spencer was joined by Matt Vagvolgyi and they looked back at the undercard from Travers Day. Also a reminder of the NYRA Bets promo:
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 27
Matt spent some time reviewing the performances of Tiz the Law, Gamine and Serengeti Empress and then welcomed horseplayer Howard Kravetz.
Players’ Podcast - Chris Larmey
Hall of Fame Handicapper, Chris Larmey, joined PTF to discuss the Pick 5. Consider this the podcast form of Chris’ popular Pick 5 Blog Post from a couple weeks back.
Players’ Podcast - Derby Draft
PTF, JK, Matt and Naomi draft a fantasy stable for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Breeders’ Cup Classic. On paper, Naomi looks to be around 1/5. Listen for their rationale on selections - The draft outcome is below:
The Ambassador - Bloodhorse
Page 36 - A JK feature piece from Frank Angst
Patience, Passion Led Trainer Mark Casse to Stardom - America’s Best Racing
Kentucky Derby Capacity Limited to Less Than 23,000 - Bloodhorse
Barbara Livingston: Renowned Photographer Devoted to Capturing Beauty of the Horse - America’s Best Racing
That’s it for this weeks’ edition. Make sure to subscribe to the ITM Network Podcasts and ‘may you win all your photos’