Players' Newsletter - August 4th, 2023
I am excited to host our Whitney Day Final Answers Show tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern! I will be joined by “Final Answers” regulars JK, Phillip Shelton, and Vanessa Ryle to go over tomorrow’s Pick 6 sequence at the Spa.
Not only is there high level racing on the Thoroughbred side tomorrow, but the Hambletonian will be taking place at the Meadowlands. The stellar, stakes filled card was previewed by our usual harness experts in last night’s Hambletonian day roundtable. Check out the replay below:
MYWAYP,
PTF
Looking for exclusive, daily analysis from Saratoga and Del Mar this summer? Look no further than Nick Tammaro’s Saratoga Notebook and “Frankly Speaking” from Frank Scatoni at Del Mar. Only on ITM Plus!
Make sure to save and follow the ITM blog for daily picks from your favorite tracks and more racing coverage!
Players’ Podcast - Weekend Preview for Hambletonian, Monmouth, and Woodbine
PTF hosts a varied show, kicking off with the Adelphi Racing Club performance of the week — one with special relevance for him.
Then, Mike Pribozie and Ray Cotolo are here to tell you all you need to know about the two harness legs of Saturday’s cross country bet — it’s Hambletonian Day!
Eric Solomon is here with thoughts on Monmouth.
And Drew Coatney closes us out with thoughts on Woodbine.
NOTE: Saratoga Saturday is covered on two other shows, one with Steven Crist, the other a Final Answers show with JK, Vanessa Ryle, and Philip Shelton. Look for those elseweher on your feed or the ITM website.
ALSO NOTE: You can find Del Mar coverage via In the Money Plus.
Players’ Podcast - TWO-DAY PICK SIX SPECIAL
SPONSORED BY NYRA BETS.
There’s a special two-day Pick Six Friday and Saturday at the Spa — and it’s the only way you can bet all the Saturday Stakes in a pick five (assuming you survive the first leg).
Who better than the King of the Pick Six, Steven Crist, to sit down with PTF and give his thoughts on the sequence.
Players’ Podcast - Six-Figure Wednesday Carryover and More
The show kicks off with PTF and JK looking back at weekend stakes action from Saratoga, Del Mar and Monmouth.
They take a break and Callum Helliwell of Sky Sports Racing is here to give his view on Wednesday Breeders’ Cup Win-and-You’re-In action from Goodwood — the Group 1 Sussek Stakes featuring one of the current faves for the BC Mile, Paddington.
PTF and JK return with more recapping and their initial thoughts on the Wednesday Pick Six carryover at Saratoga.
Horseplayers’ Happy Hour - August 3, 2023
PTF is back at the Spa for another all-Saratoga edition of the show. He’ll have an array of special guests and will be looking back at English Breeders’ Cup Win-and-You’re-In action including the King George and Sussex Stakes. Reigning BCBC champ Drew Coatney will stop by and they’ll look ahead to big races this weekend, including the Whitney, which is likely to have Classic ramifications as we see if Cody’s Wish wants to go 9 furlongs. 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.
JK+2 – Episode 51 – Boyd Browning and Evan Ferraro
JK, Boyd, and Evan talk all things “Saratoga Sale” that takes place August 7th and 8th.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 166 | August 1, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt dives into the Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings and offers his thoughts on Cody’s Wish and the three-year-old crop that looks to improve over the summer.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Camille Booker and Travis White
Acacia is joined by Camille Booker, who made a splash at the recent Fasig Tipton Timonium sale as a new bid spotter. She then speaks to Taylor Made’s Travis White, who discusses new stallions and the Not This Time season available at the upcoming Fasig Tipton Saratoga Sale.
Baby Talk - Saturday, August 5
PTF is here with Ben Gowans of Gainesway to preview the upcoming Saratoga Sale and to have a look at three maiden special weight races from Saratoga and Del Mar this Saturday.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 103 – Jeff Ganje
Billy and Michelle catch up with Jeff Ganje to discuss his big win in the Molly Pitcher and his rap career.
Harness Players’ Podcast – Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ The Meadowlands
Ray Cotolo hosts the usual group of Derick Giwner (DRF Harnes), Mike Pribozie (nahupicks.com), Garnet Barnsdale (DRF Harness), and Thomas Svensen (Horseman). Analysis and breakdown of Saturday’s Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks. Other Stakes on the card receiving attention include the Shady Daisy, NJSS Finals, Lady Liberty, Sam McKee Memorial (two divisions), and the Cane Pace.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with(out) Edison Hatter, host Mike Pribozie is joined by Murray Slough to discuss the Saturday Woodbine Mohawk action, which includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 Pool. They also chat Race 7, an upper-level conditioned pace, the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks that will take place this weekend, and Murray shares a brutal bad beat story for $97,000 recently!
