Players' Newsletter - July 28th, 2023
The Players’ Podcast today features coverage of all the summer regulars - Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, and Monmouth. Don’t forget to play along with the Monmouth Bet of the Week tomorrow, coming in the opening event with #2 Go to the Kingdom on top and #1 Just Comply underneath.
Also don’t forget to catch the replay of yesterday’s Horseplayers’ Happy Hour. I was joined by Michelle Yu and Vanessa Ryle to discuss all the major upcoming races, including the star-studded King George tomorrow from Ascot, which is a Win-and-You’re-In for the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
For the ITM Plus crowd, we hope you’re enjoying the daily writeups from Nick Tammaro and Frank Scatoni. As a reminder, the Del Mar coverage from Frank does not have a free preview on Saturday and Sunday cards, so don’t forget to sign up if you already haven’t in order to see his thoughts this weekend!
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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 - 2023 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids Roundtable Discussion
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows hosts its marquee event this Saturday (July 29): the $350,000 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids. Harness racing’s best 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings will spar on a stakes-laden card featuring other top Pennsylvania Standardbreds.
Join Edison Hatter (In The Money Media) as he hosts a roundtable discussion focused on handicapping and wagering strategies for the Adios Pace card. Featured on the panel are Ray Cotolo (Oak Grove Racing, Harnessland), Mike Pribozie (NAHUpicks.com), Kevin Plowcha (The Meadows, NAHUpicks.com), Jeff Zidek (The Meadows) and Don Tiger (Standardbred Owner, Gambler).
Adios Day at The Meadows features ripe betting opportunities including a $5,000-guaranteed Early Pick 5. The Meadows will also offer a one-time 20-cent Pick-8 wager with a $15,000-guaranteed pool. If no ticket has all eight winners on the sequence, the pool nonetheless is a mandatory payout. Edison Hatter will also join the Adios Day broadcast feed streaming to households and betting shops across North America and the world.
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 - Racing From Saratoga, Del Mar, Monmouth and Woodbine
It’s a major Saturday of racing all across North America and we’ve got you covered.
First off, PTF sits down with NYRA content producer Matthew DeSantis to talk about the Saratoga Pick Six.
We have a special Horseplayer Happy Hour crossover where Vanessa Ryle gives her thoughts on the King George at Ascot in our BC spotlight segment — with a Michelle Yu cameo.
Gary Fenton pops in to tell us about the upcoming LRF Cares Challenge.
Frank Scatoni is here with thoughts on this weekend’s Del Mar contest, focusing on the late card Saturday.
Eric Solomon gives us the scoop at Monmouth and Drew Coatney brings us home talking Woodbine.
Pro Player’s Diary - Racing’s Moral Hazard
Sean Boarman is back with PTF to discuss a major turnaround in his betting fortunes and to give his thoughts on the recent NHC scandal.
Players’ Podcast - Stakes Lookback, Wednesday Saratoga Preview
PTF and JK are here with a look back at the Haskell, Next vs. Clairiere, Wet Paint vs Sacred Wish, plus an early look at the King’s Plate.
The Adelphi Performance of the Week — in a tough battle — goes to Anisette.
Then Nick Tammaro is here to go over the Wednesday card at Saratoga with PTF.
JK + 1 - Episode 50 – Bob Edwards
Join JK in a special video edition of JK + 1 with Bob Edwards of e Five Racing Thoroughbreds.
Redboard Rewind - EP:199 Eric Solomon Monmouth Park
Spencer and Eric go over three races from this past Saturday at Monmouth Park (races 5-7-12). Some angles we talk about are how using a horses first time out performance can tell you what to expect off layoffs and why this Haskell at the end of the year for me won;t be a true G1.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 102 – Flavien Prat
Billy and Michelle catch up with Standardbred Owner (and a jockey as his side hustle) Flavien Prat.
Beyond the Backstretch - Nancy Underwood
Nancy Underwood, Saratoga Program Director for Best joins us to talk about the unique aspects of the Saratoga summer for her team, her love of the backstretch community and her team and the year-round work that takes place at the Spa.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, July 29, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Mike Pribozie to talk about the Saturday racing action this week at Woodbine Mohawk Park, which includes a 10-race card and a $100,000 Gauranteed Early Pick 5 pool as always on the first five races.
