Players' Newsletter - December 29th, 2023
It is the final weekend of the year which means it is the final Players’ Newsletter of the year! Thank you for being loyal subscribers, listeners, and readers through 2023 and we look forward to even bigger and better things in 2024!
Today’s Players’ Pod covers exciting races coming up at Santa Anita and Turfway. Make sure to also check out the Dan Patch Awards Roundtable Discussion below, hosted by Edison Hatter. Edison and his guests take a look at the year end honors for the top Standardbreds in the country, to be awarded tomorrow night.
Finally, there was a great interview with good friend and handicapping legend, Andy Beyer, put out the other day. I highly encourage everyone to take a read here.
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Last Saturday of the Year
PTF kicks things off with Nick Tammaro as they go over a pair of stakes races and the Late Pick Five on an exciting Saturday at Santa Anita.
Then Kevin Kerstein is here to close things out with thougts, tips, and analysis on a competitive card at Turfway Park that features mandatory payouts on the various pick pools as their holiday meet closes.
Players’ Podcast - All-Turf Pick Three Show for Saturday
PTF and JK are here to give their thoughts, tips, and analysis of the all-Turf Pick Three at Gulfstream Park for Saturday on a stakes-laden card.
The All-Turf Pick Three is a $3 minimum, 15% takeout bet that is one of the most player-friendly wagers out there. We encourage you to listen and play along.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Brad Cox
Acacia speaks with trainer Brad Cox, who reflects back on his 2023, and discusses pedigrees, physicals, and developing young horses.
2024 Dan Patch Awards Roundtable Discussion
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and the Hambletonian Society are proud to partner together to sponsor a special In The Money Media Roundtable to discuss the upcoming Dan Patch Awards.
The 2024 Dan Patch Awards, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, will see the 12 divisional winners honored on the equine side, plus a live announcement and presentation of the Trotter of The Year and Pacer of the Year, culminating with the announcement of the E. Roland Harriman Harness Horse of the Year. There are also numerous awards to be given out on the human side, including the prestigious Stan Bergstein Proximity Award, presented to an individual, group, organization, or even a horse for outstanding contributions to harness racing.
The special Roundtable is hosted by Edison Hatter of In The Money Media (who is a member of the Delaware Valley USHWA Chapter). Edison will be joined by several other USHWA Award Voters: Barry Lefkowitz (USHWA President), Michael Carter (USHWA First Vice President), Derick Giwner (USHWA New York City Chapter member), and Garnet Barnsdale (USHWA Canadian Chapter member). The panel will discuss the 2024 Dan Patch Equine Awards and discuss the choices they each made as voters.
The official announcement of the 2024 Dan Patch Award winners will take place on Saturday, December 30th on the Meadowlands pre-game show at approximately 5:20 pm EST ahead of their card of live racing that evening.
