Players' Newsletter - January 21st, 2022
Rough week for the In the Money extended family as we learned that we lost one of our own. Pat Tammaro, sire of Nick, passed away after a battle with cancer. Of course, our thoughts go out to the entire family -- having been through a similar loss myself nearly a decade ago, I know all about it. It's not a wound that heals, but it is one that eventually scars over.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a donation page with our pals at the TRF. If you're inclined to donate, you can do so at https://www.trfinc.org/pat-tammaro/
I know that Pat, who was a passionate racing fan, would want us to go out there and fire in his honor, and that's just what we're going to do.
Make sure to check out this week’s great content from the ITM team! The Kentucky Derby trail heats up this weekend, Eric Solomon has a preview of each runner in Saturday’s Lecomte Stakes from Fair Grounds and we have free pp’s available for the second Future Wager Pool that closes this Sunday.
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Players’ Podcast - January 21, 2022
On the latest show, Matt Bernier kicks things off with a look at a pair of graded stakes at Fair Grounds. Is Midnight Bourbon versus Mandaloun simply a match race? Or is it more complex than that? Then three-year-olds take center stage in the LeComte — do we have any serious Kentucky Derby contenders on our hands? Next, we look out to Oaklawn Park for the American Beauty stakes, and we close out with a visit from Matt Vagvolgyi where he and PTF cover the Saturday Pick 6 at Aqueduct.
Don’t forget to check out this weekend’s Gulfstream Park Players’ Podcast as well!
Players’ Podcast: Who Decides What Races Get To Be Grade 1s?
Brought to you by our friends at Kentucky Downs.
We start today’s show with a visit from Rick Hammerle who explains how the Graded Stakes Committee does its work upgrading and downgrading various races. For more information on the topic, go to the TOBA website.
Next up, horse owner Alex Frost is here to talk about his experience shipping in from the UK to run a horse at Kentucky Downs and also his role as the CEO of the UK Tote Group.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 99 | January 17, 2022
On this week’s show:
– Eclipse Awards
– NFL Divisional Round Projections
EP: 129 Redboard Rewind - Santa Anita Benny Southstreet
Benny and Spencer go over races 3-5-10 from Saturday at Santa Anita and important angles like pedigree with first-time surface switches and first-time starters.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 39 - Jessica Pyfer
Billy and Michelle talk Eclipse Awards and Michelle goes one-on-one with Eclipse Award finalist Jessica Pyfer.
Odds Honest Truth - NFL Divisional Playoffs | January 20, 2022
Craig and Rich are back to break down the NFL Divisional Playoffs. Incredible matchups and great player prop opportunities. It’s a show you don’t want to miss!
First Over With Edison Hatter - Friday, January 21, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Greg Reinhart of the DRF Harness to discuss some Friday night Woodbine Mohawk action.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, January 22, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by TVG’s Peter Lurie to talk some Saturday Woodbine Mohawk action and his background!
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - Free PP’s
The second pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager closes on Sunday, January 23rd at 6 P.M. EST, and ITM has you covered with free past performances!