Players' Newsletter - December 10th, 2021
Had a fantastic week spending time in beautiful Tucson, Arizona and enjoyed some Sonoran hot dogs as well! Lots of great discussions on very topics throughout the industry and looking around the room, you could tell horseplayers were being represented through the attendees, as well as the questions being asked to the panels. Excited for a more relaxing weekend back home with lots of racing coverage.
Excited to partner with At The Races this weekend to bring coverage of the Hong Kong International Races on Sunday(Saturday night in the US). Check out the link for that show below! And of course we will contiue to keep an eye on all of the great racing action around the world this weekend and will gear up for next week. Hope everybody is enjoying the winter season and looking forward to the month’s ahead.
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Hong Kong International Races Preview
Hosted by PTF, with guests Patrick Cummings, Naomi Tukker and Tim Carroll, the team preview Saturday night’s HKIR at Sha Tin.
Friday’s Coverage: Aqueduct - Oaklawn
Players’ Podcast - December 10th, 2021
On the new show, PTF sits down with Jessica Paquette — in her Aqueduct sweatshirt no less — to go over Saturday’s Pick 6 at the Big A.
Then Candice Hare is here to talk about the JRA races Saturday night and chat a bit about the Japanese participation in the Hong Kong International Races happening at the same time — we have a whole other show devoted to those.
Last but not least, Matt Dinerman is in the house to talk about the Golden Hour bets, which will be returning December 26, and to go over the Late pick 4 from Golden Gate on Saturday. Note also that there will be mandatory payouts in various pools, including the Pick 6, at Golden Gate on Sunday.
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$5,000 STARTER BONUS + 35% PURSE BONUS
Ship to Santa Anita this winter and take advantage of the Ship & Win Bonus Program for horses shipping from outside California. Any starter whose previous start was outside California will receive a guaranteed $5,000 bonus in its initial Santa Anita race (stakes races included).
Further, there will be an additional 35% bonus applied to a horses’s purse earnings 1st – 5th in its initial Santa Anita race (stakes races excluded) whose previous start was made outside California.
Terms and conditions apply:Â
Horse must have made their last start outside of California and have not started in California in the last 12 months.Â
First time starters and stake horses are not eligible for the Ship & Win program.
Bonus for one start only.
Santa Anita reserved the right to determine the eligibility for qualified starters.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Chris Merz – Racing Secretary at Santa Anita Park
(626)-574–6472
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Players’ Podcast — Tuesday, December 7 — Cigar Mile Recap/Medina Spirit Thoughts
PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show live from the RTIP Symposium in Tucson with a recap of their dining experience last night.
Then they get to the sad news from yesterday about Medina Spirit’s passing and what it means and doesn’t mean for racing.
A deep dive into Saturday’s stakes from Aqueduct follows with discussion about American Revolution, Following Sea, Nest, Mo Donnegal, Zandon, Lady Rocket and many others, as well their views on Irad Ortiz’s riding and the Pick 6 payout from Saturday.
Then Kim Weir is here to promote this amazing charity auction of Kentucky Derby memorabilia that will benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Go here for more information.
Blacktype Thoroughbreds — Living Up To Their Name
At the Breeders’ Cup, it was my pleasure to get to spend some time with Jake Ballis, Maddie Mattmiller, and the rest of the Blacktype Thoroughbreds team. We filmed a video with the goal of capturing what Blacktype is all about — a partnership devoted to friends, family, and having fun.
In their most recent offering, the Blacktype team experienced a ton of success, with three of their five runners becoming graded stakes placed (two Grade 1 placings and a Grade 3 winner). They made it to the game’s biggest stages as well, with live runners in the Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.
Check it the video we made to learn more.
2021 Degenerate Gift Giving Guide
It’s the third annual degenerate gift giving guide, hosted by PTF.
We kick off with regular DG gifting guide guest Jennifer Kelly, who pens two popular pieces on the topic, to give her highlights for the 2021 season.
Kim Weir of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is here at 24:45 with an EXCLUSIVE whiskey offer for ITM listeners.
Charles Grabitzky and Holly Seidewand of First Fill Spirits — one of PTF’s favorite liquor stores — are here to offer further holiday whisk(e)y selections.
Michelle Yu drops by with gift ideas and some thoughts on where to hang out at the upcoming Santa Anita meet.
We close with Kurt Rossner of Old Smoke Clothing who has an exclusive offer for December 1 only for ITM listeners at 1:23:41.
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 94
On this week’s show:
- RIP Medina Spirit
The Exacta Box - Listos para la Serie hĂpica del Caribe
JosĂ© Francisco Rivera y el miembro del SalĂ³n de la fama RamĂ³n Alfredo DomĂnguez presentan un programa con detalles de cara a la Serie hĂpica del Caribe en su ediciĂ³n de 2021. En el HipĂ³dromo Camarero, Gabrielle Kuenzli conversĂ³ con los profesionales que son protagonistas en estas importantes carreras del Ă¡rea caribeña. AdemĂ¡s Juan Carlos FeijoĂ³ nos habla del libro que recientemente fue publicado y cuenta la historia contemporĂ¡nea de la cita hĂpica emblemĂ¡tica de la cuenca. SĂguenos en las redes sociales.
Ep 124 Redboard Rewind Aqueduct Anthony Big A Stabile
Anthony and Spencer go over 3 races from Cigar Mile Day those being 2-4-10
Odds Honest Truth - December 9, 2021
Craig and Rich are back for an all new edition of Odds Honest Truth presented by Chalkboard. They guys analyze a fun Thursday Night Football matchup and debate an NFC East showdown. Plus bets from Jonathon Kinchen, Thomas Crincoli and David Dubovy in the NFL, NHL, and NCAA Basketball.
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First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, December 11 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Northfield Park’s Michael Carter to talk Saturday evening action at Woodbine Mohawk, as well as a little sports wagering too.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Friday, December 10 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Ray Cotolo makes another appearance to talk Friday evening Woodbine Mohawk action and a whole lot more!
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