Hello and welcome to this week’s newsletter. If you appreciate the various state-bred programs nationwide it’s a huge weekend with lots of stakes in Florida, California, and Maryland. Between Naomi’s show, the late week picks show, and our plus coverage, we’ve got a lot of information for you.
My Triple Crown coverage has begun over at the ATR site. Check that out for an overview of the preps series and a deep dive into the Lecomte Stakes, the highlight of a stellar Fair Grounds card from this weekend.
Two other notes: I want to say one more time how psyched I am about Acacia Courtney coming aboard as the new host of In the Ring. I learned a ton from her first show and can’t wait to hear more from her.
Lastly, if you missed Nick Luck’s tribute to Prince Abdullah earlier this week, be sure to check it out - linked below.
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*ITM Plus Subscribers - Exclusive Gulfstream Park Podcast has been posted along with Turfway Park Carryover analysis.
Players’ Podcast - January 15th, 2021
*Sorry for the slight delay, show will be posted on the site briefly (already in podcast apps) and the YouTube video is still processing but should be finished any minute now!
PTF and Alan Studer - Late Pick 5 from Aqueduct
PTF and Frank McGoey cover the action from Fairgrounds
PTF and JK - Discuss the Late Pick 5 from Santa Anita + Golden Hour Pick 4
Stronach 5 Podcast - January 15th, 2021
PTF was joined by JK to discuss today’s Stronach Pick 5. The sequence starts with Race 8 from Laurel Park (PT 3:55 EST). As always, FREE PPs are available for the Stronach 5 (Promo Code = MONEY). *Show notes have been sent to ITM Plus subscribers.
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*Keep an eye out for possible Tampa analysis from Drew - Check the Blog
In the Ring w/ Acacia Courtney
The reboot of In the Ring features a new host, Acacia Courtney. In the Ring will be an in-depth look at all the different parts of the thoroughbred industry’s horse sales. Acacia brings in Keeneland Sales Announcer - Kurt Becker and Lanes End Director of Sales - Allaire Ryan. Lanes End is responsible for the horses in the dispersal of the horses owned by the late Paul Pompa Jr., and also stands some exciting new stallions in Accelerate and City of Light.
Nick Luck Daily - Khalid Abdullah 1937 – 2021
Nick reflects on the life and unparalleled legacy of Khalid Abdullah, who died this week. This episode features Prince Khalid’s extraordinary contribution to the sport, Nick talks to some of the key players that were by his side through the last 40 years and who knew him best, including Guy Harwood, James Delahooke, Andre Fabre, Criquette Head-Maarek, John Gosden and Bob Baffert. With comment and analysis from ITV’s Rishi Persad and leading racing and bloodstock authority James Willoughby.
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 48
Matt took an early look at the Pegasus World Cup, welcomed horseplayer Aaron Reed and gave an update on the $500 Challenge.
Talk Racing to Me - Episode 36 - Timothy Tullock Jr.
As a former trainer and outrider turned on-air racing analyst as well as Maryland Jockey Club Safety and Compliance Officer, Tim knows exactly what’s going on at all times. Let him guide you through the card after a few fun stories about his past.
Redboard Rewind - Episode 73 - Brad Free
A fantastic episode as Spencer sits down with Brad Free to discuss some of the action from Santa Anita on Saturday.
PTF’s In-Depth Analysis of the Lecomte Stakes - ITM Blog
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