Players' Newsletter - January 22nd, 2021

🚨 $97K Stronach 5 Carryover - Pegasus World Cup

Jan 22, 2021

It's the first big racing weekend of 2021 and we are here to get you ready for it. The action kicks off this afternoon with the big Stronach 5 carryover and Opening Day at Oaklawn Park -- excuse me, Oaklawn Casino Racing Resort. We have a great show on the former -- with Paul Matties no less -- and two articles on the latter.

Saturday is Pegasus Day and you can hear what JK and I have to say about the Gulfstream Park Late Pick 5 on our late week show, and on Talk Racing to Me, Naomi and Acacia take a deeper dive into the big events.

As ever, if you happen to hit it big based on any of the advice you hear on our network and you want to give something back, consider donating to our friends and founding partners over at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

MYWAYP,

PTF

This weekend would be a great time to check out ITM Plus. We'll have written content from Matt Vagvolgyi and a bonus podcast with me and Benny Southstreet where we'll handicap the Early Pick 5 at Gulfstream Park and get his thoughts on the later part of the card.

If that's not enough, ITM Plus Editor Tyler Whisman will be tackling the stellar sequence that comprises the player-friendly, Cross Country Pick 5. Give it try by clicking the button below:

Before we jump into the regular coverage -- Some of you might have noticed that we have started providing daily coverage of major tracks over on the ITM Blog. This blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the analysis by the team. Some specifics links for today - John Pinder GP - Spencer OP - PTF Smarty Jones - Eric Solomon FG and more to come. We also have a unique piece from Steven Bonnick that tries to provide some context for First Time North American horses running across the country on Saturday. Let us know what you think about this new coverage!

Players’ Podcast - January 22nd, 2021

PTF and JK - Late Pick 5 from Gulfstream Park (Pegasus Day)
Check the ITM Blog later today for PTF’s Horse by Horse Analysis of both Grade 1’s
PTF and JK - Discuss the Late Pick 5 from Santa Anita + Golden Hour Pick 4

Stronach 5 Podcast - January 22nd, 2021

PTF was joined by legendary horseplayer, Paul Matties to discuss today’s Stronach Pick 5 - Featuring a carryover of more than $97K. 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.

You can still take advantage of our offer from 1st Bet - And 5X Rewards from 1st Bet on S5 Wagers!:

JK + 1 - Billy Koch

JK and Billy chat about Singletary, Little Red Feather, the Veranda @ DMR, Hollywood Park, Wayne’s World, Lebron James, and an ANNOUNCEMENT!

JK + 1 - Aidan Butler

JK chats with Aidan Butler (COO / President The Stronach Group 1/ST Racing 1/ST Content) about his background as a legal bookmaker, the Pegasus, “The Bubble”, his love for horses, Christmas, fixed odds, and more!

In the Ring w/ Acacia Courtney

Acacia is joined by a diverse group of guests to recap some of what happened in the week’s sales world last week. Trainer Phil Schoenthal was very active at the Keeneland January Sale with owners Determined Stud, who are building a broodmare band in Maryland. Acacia also has some international coverage this week and is joined by Andrew Hawkins, editor of ANZ Bloodstock News (Australia/New Zealand) to recap the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Finally, bloodstock agent Jacob West talks with Acacia about buying Colonel Liam, the morning line favorite in the Pegasus World Cup Turf.

The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 49

Matt recaps the Lecomte, welcomed horseplayer Howard Kravets (Friday Late Pick 4 at GP), and gave an update on the $500 Challenge.