Players' Newsletter - February 24th, 2023
The Derby trail rolls into Oaklawn this weekend with a great field lining up in the Rebel Stakes! Nick Tammaro and I previewed the field in today’s Players’ Podcast, in addition to covering the Gulfstream Park late Pick 5. We also went over the outcomes from last weekend’s big day at Fair Grounds with added chatter about the unanimous top two in this 3-year old crop: Arabian Knight and Forte.
The Pro Player Diary episode two came out this week, where once again Sean Boarman’s insight is an invaluable listen. Make sure to check it out.
Finally, if you haven’t heard, Santa Anita has cancelled throughout the weekend due to inclement weather. This means no Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 Saturday or Sunday, but it will return with an exciting first weekend of March coming up next week.
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - A Brad Cox Exacta in the Rebel? Kentucky Derby Prep Tips and Analysis
PTF and Nick Tammaro take a look at the Rebel Stakes with thoughts on Verifying, Giant Mischief, Gun Pilot, Reincarnate and more. Then they run through the late Pick Five at Gulfstream on Saturday. Let us know in the YouTube comments who you think Brad Cox’s best contender for the Kentucky Derby is.
Next up, Matt Dinerman of Golden Gate Fields drops by to chat about the oval that will be taking center stage this weekend in California with Santa Anita cancelling. He and PTF give their thoughts on the late double and will be back with a special show to look at the Sunday late double as well.
Players’ Podcast - Arabian Knight vs Forte; Risen Star Day Recap
PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to look at the two runners solidly at the top of the Kentucky Derby future market: Arabian Knight and Forte.
From there, they look back at the key three-year-old preps from Fair Grounds this weekend with thoughts on Angel of Empire, Sun Thunder, Two Phils, Tapits Conquest, Victory Formation, Pretty Mischievous, Hoosier Philly, Denington, Cagliostro, Tapit Shoes, Bishops Bay, First Mission, and many more.
Plus an update on Looms Boldly (the equine).
Pro Player Daily - Fishing in the Right Pond
PTF is back with professional horseplayer Sean Boarman as they talk about Sean’s wagering week — including a rare foray into a carryover pool at Aqueduct.
JK + 1 - Episode 32 – Brendan Walsh
On the latest episode of JK plus 1, our host sits down with Brendan Walsh to talk about his powerhouse barn, hear stories about Maxfield, and find out what a SARM is. JK also asks about his travel preferences: does he fly first class on Emirates? Check out the show for these topics and a whole lot more.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 150 | February 23, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt looks back at last weekend’s racing from Fair Grounds before previewing this weekend’s Rebel and Honeybee from Oaklawn Park.
Redboard Rewind - EP:181 Fair Grounds Matthew DeSantis
Spencer and Matt go over three races from this past Saturday at Fair Grounds (races 8-12-13). Some angles we talked about are how important having races over a track are and how good Todd Pletcher is getting big performances off long layoffs.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 82 – Tim Cohen
Billy and Michelle catch up with Rancho Temescal’s Tim Cohen to discuss his new Racing Partnership.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, February 25, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by co-host Kevin Plowcha to chat the Dan Patch Awards, preview March Madness, and to discuss this Saturday’s Woodbine Mohawk card that includes a $100,000 guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool (Races 1-5) and an intriguing Free For All Pace (Race 9).
