Players' Newsletter - February 18th, 2022
Players' Newsletter - February 18th, 2022
The Derby trail has really heated up over the past few weekends, and the first 50-point prep is upcoming on Saturday with the Risen Star! Make sure to check out all of the coverage we’ve had on the trail from the Player’s Podcast, The Matt Bernier Show, and our blog page.
Don’t forget there’s extra racing over this holiday weekend with racing on Monday from some of your favorite tracks. The ITM team will be hard at work over the weekend to give you winning tickets over the next few days.
I also had the privilege of joining For the Love of Sports with Michael Rasile on Tuesday, make sure to take a listen if you haven’t!
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Players’ Podcast – February 18, 2022
Sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club. Naomi Tukker and Matt Bernier are here to go over the two graded stakes at Laurel on Saturday with PTF. Then the trio turns their attention to the two Grade 2 stakes for three-year-olds at Fair Grounds.
Then Tyler Frausto from 1st Bet is here with an exciting announcement about the Ultimate Betting Challenge.
Mike Somich stops by to go over Saturday’s Golden Hour Pick 4
Last but not least, Klaus Ebner shares his insight into the JRA races, including the February Stakes.
Players’ Podcast - Kentucky Derby Prep Look-Backs
Nick Tammaro is here with PTF as they go over a host of recent Derby preps.
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The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 103 | February 15, 2022
On this week’s show:
Rating Kentucky Derby Preps:
Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay
El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate
Rating Kentucky Oaks Preps:
Forward Gal at Gulfstream
Las Virgenes at Santa Anita
Suncoast at Tampa Bay
Sam Houston Special - Sam Houston Race Park Texas Preview Night
Nick Tammaro and Jessica Paquette join PTF as they go over all the stakes on Sam Houston’s Texas Preview night, including all the races in the Space City Pick 6.
Ep: 133 Redboard Rewind - Oaklawn Park Clay Sanders
Spencer and Clay talk about three races from a nice Saturday card at Oaklawn Park (races 2-8-10). Some angles we talk about are how an owner looks through the condition book, why a marathon runner was an easy toss in a graded stakes, and why distance becomes so optimal for certain horses.
Talk Racing To Me With Naomi - Ep66 Eclipse Awards Review with Brad Cox
Back to back Champion trainer Brad Cox joins Naomi for this week’s show, which revolves around the 2021 Eclipse Awards.
From celebrations to family, managing his barn and his extensive travel schedule, Brad is happy to divulge what the year has been like for him. Of course we cover HOTY Knicks Go, Essential Quality and how the preparations for Mandaloun have been going, who is set for a tilt at the G1 Saudi Cup.
Naomi closes the show with a solo section discussing every single winner on the night, as well as the series of events leading up to the Eclipse Awards back in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 42 – Dominic Savides
Billy and Michelle talk Venetian Harbor and a lifetime in racing with co-owner Dominic Savides.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Friday, February 18, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this special episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by a fan of the show, John Rallis, who offers his opinion on the Friday evening Woodbine Mohawk action and talks about how he became a fan of the sport.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, February 19, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by regular guest Robert Reid Jr. to break down some Woodbine Mohawk action for a Saturday night!
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