Players' Newsletter - July 21st, 2023
It’s about as busy of a weekend as you’ll find on the racing calendar, and we have you covered here at In the Money Media.
All eyes are on the Jersey Shore tomorrow with the Haskell and a slew of other graded stakes on tap. I was joined by JK and Brian Skirka of Monmouth Park to preview the All-Stakes Pick Four.
It’s also opening weekend at Del Mar, and I was fortunate enough to be joined by Christina Blacker and Del Mar resident, Andrew Barn, for this year’s Del Mar Lifestyle Show. I also sat down with Frank Scatoni to preview the meet, as well as the opening day card.
Finally, don’t forget to check out the weekly pair of Players’ Podcasts. On the Thoroughbred side, we take a look at the Saratoga Saturday card, highlighted by the Grade 1 CCA Oaks, as well as some great stakes action at Woodbine and Del Mar. For the harness fans, Edison Hatter and team take preview a competitive card at The Meadows, featuring eliminations for next week’s Adios Final.
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Looking for exclusive, daily analysis from Saratoga and Del Mar this summer? Look no further than Nick Tammaro’s Saratoga Notebook and “Frankly Speaking” from Frank Scatoni at Del Mar. Only on ITM Plus!
Harness Players’ Podcast - Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
On this episode of the Harness Players’ Podcast, host Edison Hatter is joined by Mike Pribozie and Kevin Plowcha to discuss the racing action this Saturday (July 22) out at the Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania that includes a pair of eliminations for the Delvin Miller Adios Pace and a Pick 4 sequence in Races 6-9 on the 14-race card. The Adios Final will go next Saturday (July 29).
Hold on to your lines - Adios Weekend at The Meadows is pacing in! Come out Friday, July 28, 5:10PM for Adios Eve & Saturday, July 29, 11:45AM. Get betting tips from our Wager Warriors, FREE VR experiences and snag some merch. Don't miss the excitement of the biggest PA Harness Race. #AdiosWeekend #Adios2023
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Players’ Podcast - The Summer Meets Are Off and Running
PTF has a trio of guests to chat about racing around North America, starting with Jonathon Kinchen, who covers the Pick Six at Saratoga.
Then Drew Coatney is here to go over the last four races at Woodbine that include a pair of graded stakes.
Last but not least it’s Frank Scatoni dropping by with thoughts on the Del Mar Saturday Late Pick Five.
Players’ Podcast - Haskell Day All-Stakes Pick Four
PTF sits down with Brian Skirka and Jonathon Kinchen as they give their thoughts on the Haskell Day all-stakes Pick Four.
Players’ Podcast - Del Mar Meet Preview + Opening Day Tips and Analysis
Frank Scatoni and PTF talk generally about the Del Mar meet and then delve into the specifics of the Opening Day late Pick Five.
Players’ Podcast - 2023 Del Mar Lifestyle Show
It’s the 2023 Del Mar lifestyle show, with PTF hosting guests from two ends of the spectrum . . .
First, we have Christina Blacker of FanduelTV/TVG.com, who has been going to Del Mar for her whole life. Then we have Andrew Brown, who moved to Del Mar two years ago and has decided to make it his forever home. They give thoughts on food, drink, activities and the best way to do the races at Del Mar.
This special show is brought to you by the Del Mar Charity Challenge, sponsored by our friends at Little Red Feather. Play along to benefit LRF Cares, an aftercare charity based in California.
Players’ Podcast - RIP Golden Gate, Weekend Recap
PTF and JK are back with a short show where they talk about the bombshell news that Golden Gate Fields will be closing permanently after this meet.
They also look back at a weekend of stakes action at Saratoga that featured wins by Casa Creed and Whitebeam amongst others, and they give the Adelphi Performance of the Week to maiden winner Pirate.
Horseplayers Happy Hour - July 20th, 2023
PTF hosts with special guests including reigning Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge Champion Drew Coatney for another all-Saratoga edition. They'll talk viewers through the contest and look ahead to Breeders' Cup Win-and-You're-In action from Monmouth Park this weekend -- the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes. Horseplayers' Happy Hour is also an interconnected series of contests where you only need to play one week to participate in the prize pool -- which consists of $20,000 worth of Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats, added to the pool at no cost to players. It costs just $20 to play and the proceeds benefit retired racehorses.
JK + 1 - Episode 49 – Tom Morley
Join JK+1 on In the Money Media Network as we welcome special guest Tom Morely, a renowned horse racing owner. Hosted by JK, this show delves into the world of horse racing, providing valuable insights, analysis, and interviews with industry experts.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 165 | July 19, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt looks ahead to Saturday’s TVG.com Haskell Stakes from Monmouth Park and wonders – why have Haskell winners fared so poorly in the Travers at Saratoga? Also, Matt offers a golfer to consider in this week’s Open Championship from Hoylake.
Redboard Rewind - EP:198 Matt Vagvolgyi Saratoga
Spencer and Matt go over three races from this past Saturday at Saratoga (races 4-10-11).. Some angles we talk about are: how many Chads should you play in one race? and key races and big differences on the odds board between contenders
The Owner’s Box - Episode 101 – Larry Sarf
Billy and Michelle catch up with Larry Sarf to talk new G1 winner Far Bridge and aftercare.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to talk a 10-race Saturday Woodbine Mohawk card that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 pool on the first five races of the card as well as a couple of Ontario Sire Stake Gold events and a Free For All Pace!
Can Do - Part 1: How Gary Stevens became Gary Stevens
In Part 1 of 3, Gary Stevens joins us to talk about his early life and how he went from his boyhood home in Idaho to the height of our sport.
