Players' Newsletter - December 3rd, 2021
Tough to not start off the discussion with the opening of one of our favorite racetracks, Oaklawn Park. Gorgeous down in Hot Springs as the Fifth Season is set to begin this afternoon. A must visit for any racetracker, a town that adopts racing during its season and embraces the high quality action it offers both from a fan and wagering perspective. With the prospects of decent weather for opening day and a beautiful view from the “hotel turn”, make sure to tune in, make some money and of course cheer on our friends at Ten Strike and Blacktype Thoroughbreds!
On top of the excitement of racing at Oaklawn, I am thrilled to be heading back to Tucson this upcoming week for the Global Racing Symposium. Always great to catch up with lots of great industry members and listen to several discussions on the future of our sport. I have heard about some pretty great Mexican food down in Southern Arizona, any suggestions would be much appreciated!
MYWAYP,
PTF
Our team at ITM Plus has provided some recent write-up content including for last week’s closing day carryover at Del Mar. With lots of mid-week action ahead as well a keen eye for carryovers and mandatory payouts, stay tuned for more ITM Plus offerings!
If you’re not a member of ITM Plus, we’ve unlocked some of our content from last week so you can take a look at what you’re missing. Access HERE.
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Friday’s Coverage: Aqueduct - Oaklawn
Players’ Podcast - December 2nd, 2021
On this week’s In The Money Players’ Podcast, PTF is first joined by Steven Crist for the Aqueduct Saturday Pick 6.
Next, Brian Nadeau and Ashley Mailloux give their thoughts on the Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park
Followed by Drew Coatney on the Woodbine Saturday Pick 4.
Last but not least, Klaus Ebner joins to discuss the JRA races on Saturday night.
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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:
Horse must have made their last start outside of California and have not started in California in the last 12 months.
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:
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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.
Blacktype Thoroughbreds Interview
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 93
- Far too early Kentucky Derby talk
- FiveThirtyEight NFL Week 13 Forecasts
Off Track with Maggie - Dover Point and Danielle Montgomery
As the old saying goes at the racetrack “you start as a hot walker and you end as a hot walker”, and Danielle Montgomery has probably done everything in between. In her current role as the program director of PATHA’s Turning for Home, she has found homes and second careers for over 3,200 horses. But one horse found his way to her farm and straight into her heart- Dover Point.
Ep 123 Redboard Rewind Tampa Bay Downs Andrew Rdesinski
Andrew and Spencer go over three races from Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs races 2-7-10
Odds Honest Truth - December 1, 2021
It’s a very exciting edition of the Odds Honest Truth! Producer Craig and Rich Wilhelm breakdown how to head into NFL the weekend with cash in your pocket betting Thursday Night Football. Making his OHT debut, ITM’s own Jonathon Kinchen joins the show with 2 NFL plays. Plus the debut of Jarrett Strenner with NBA analysis for Thursday night. Lastly bets for NCAA Basketball and Football, NHL and somehow even more? It’s a show you won’t want to miss.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Friday, December 3 & Saturday, December 4 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by John Piassek (Timestamp: 0:00) and Howard Kravets (Timestamp: 34:10) to talk Friday and Saturday night racing at Woodbine Mohawk this week, including a $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool both nights!
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