Players' Newsletter - February 12th, 2021
Players' Newsletter - February 12th, 2021
There was a lot of great racing content out there in the world this week and not just in our family. One of the ideas behind this newsletter was to give me a chance to point stuff out, mostly about racing but not always:
My favorite piece of the week comes courtesy of Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim, of whom I’m a big fan (and not just because he gets to go to Wimbledon in normal years). Jon writes about Pete Axthelm. I grew up watching Ax, and feel a connection to him because of his connection to my friend and mentor, Harvey Pack. This is must-read stuff.
I enjoyed this article by Dave Hill for ABR where he writes about racing and the potential role Twitch could play in promoting it – if only racing could get out of its own way.
This was an interesting piece by the always excellent Natalie Voss concerning one of our show’s most frequently asked questions: “why don’t you call so-and-so a cheater?”
I have added political analyst Steve Kornacki to my list of people to get for the show after reading this excellent story about him by Bill Finley
Also this week, in case you can’t get enough of me I was a guest on the World of Whisk(e)y podcast, talking about horse racing and, well, whiskey.
MYWAYP,
PTF
We will have an exclusive ITM Plus Podcast in the morning. PTF and Tyler will cover the mandatory payout Rainbow 6 from Gulfstream Park. Additionally, show notes and summaries will be sent to ITM Plus Subscribers this afternoon.
We are continuing to add new tracks to our daily coverage so the ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the analysis by the team.
Friday’s Coverage - Aqueduct - Gulfstream Park - Fairgrounds - Oaklawn - Laurel
Players’ Podcast - February 12th, 2021
PTF and Naomi - Discuss the late pick 5 from the loaded card at Laurel Park
PTF and Billy Koch - Discuss the Late Pick 5 from Santa Anita + Golden Hour Wagers
PTF and Brian Nadeau - Late Pick 5 from Fairground
Stronach 5 Podcast - February 12th, 2021
PTF was joined by Naomi Tukker to discuss today’s Stronach Pick 5. The sequence starts with Race 8 from Laurel Park (PT 3:59 EST). As always, FREE PPs are available for the Stronach 5 (Promo Code = MONEY). *Show notes have been sent to ITM Plus subscribers.
You can still take advantage of our offer from 1st Bet - And 5X Rewards from 1st Bet on S5 Wagers!:
Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale-Morley - Rosie Napravnik
Apologies for burying the lede this week. We are thrilled to welcome Maggie to the ITM Network as she shares her passion for Off Track Thoroughbreds. If you’d like to support the show and the cause, consider a donation to TRF.
The debut episode features Rosie Napravnik and the story of “Sugar”
Talk Racing To Me - Jonathon Kinchen
Naomi turns the tables on JK. Enjoy an in-depth conversation and learn more about the past of JK.
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 52
Matt recaps some of the action the Kentucky Derby Prep races, provides an update on the $500 Challenge and welcomes horseplayers Peter Applebee and Peter Visco to tackle the Oaklawn Late Pick 4 from today.
The Owner’s Box with Billy Koch and Michelle Yu
Billy and Michelle catch up with Bill Strauss.
In the Ring w/ Acacia Courtney
Acacia is joined this week by Jonathan Green, a host of the TDN Writers Room podcast, as well as general manager of DJ Stables. Larry Collmus, the voice of the Breeders’ Cup and Triple Crown, then joins the show and finally, Acacia is joined by owner Rich Averill.
Redboard Rewind - Episode 78 - Ryan McCarthy
Spencer and Ryan look back at the action from Santa Anita and discuss a few relevant angles.
Be sure to subscribe to the ITM Network Podcasts and ‘may you win all your photos’