Players' Newsletter - August 25th, 2023
One of the best cards of the year is less than 24 hours away and we couldn’t be more excited for it here at ITM. Happy Travers Weekend!
There are some great opportunities to get involved, not just at Saratoga but across the country. Nick Tammaro, JK and I sat down to preview the Travers Day Pick Six on today’s Players’ Podcast. He also helped me look at a competitive card at Monmouth before Drew Coatney wrapped things up at Woodbine. I was also joined yesterday by Steven Crist to preview the Grade 1 races this weekend at Saratoga.
We furthered the previewing with JK, Matt Bernier, and myself looking over some of those Saratoga stakes on the latest HorsePlayers’ Happy Hour.
Finally, if you’re looking for some written content on the races, be sure to take a look at my runner-by-runner guides on attheraces.com:
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Players’ Podcast - Travers Day Pick Six Special
PTF hosts Nick Tammaro and JK as they give their thoughts on the Travers Day Pick Six, which concludes with this historic running of the big race. Who will win the various showdowns between Elite Power and Gunite, Echo Zulu and Goodnight Olive, as well at the three Triple Crown race winners (Mage, National Treasure, and Arcangelo) against the two-year-old champ, Forte?
Nick T sticks around to look and Monmouth and last but not least, Drew Coatney joins to chat about Woodbine.
Players’ Podcast - Two Day Pick Six with Steven Crist
PTF sits down with Steven Crist as they give their thoughts on the two-day Pick Six with a $0.20 minimum and 15% takeout. All G1s starting with the Personal Ensign on Friday.
Players’ Podcast - Alabama Recap – Travers’ First Look
PTF and JK are here to look back at a weekend of great racing action across North America.
Then Kim Weir is here to give us a live look at the TRF BBQ at the barn and to remind us that a $200 donation can still get you a bottle of ITM whiskey.
Last but not least, Blake Seidel gives us the scoop on the Blake Collection/Camhats popup happening in Saratoga this weekend.
JK + 1 - Episode 53 – Peter Rotondo Jr.
JK is joined by Peter Rotondo Jr. on this week’s JK + 1.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 169 | August 23, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt chats with DRF’s Dan Illman about the upcoming Travers as well as Breeders’ Cup implications this week’s race may have. Then, Matt offers his opinions on Saturday’s Travers Stakes from Saratoga.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 105 – Paul Pimmentel
Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Paul Pimmentel, who recently captured the G1 Del Mar Oaks with Anisette.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by the trio of Mike Pribozie (NAHU Picks), John Rallis (Woodbine Mohawk), and Garnet Barnsdale (DRF Harness) to discuss the big 13-race Wellwood Memorial card this Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 pool on the first five races on the card.
