Players' Newsletter - July 29th, 2022
Players' Newsletter - July 29th, 2022
It’s hard to beat a weekend like this one as a horseplayer, with some excellent opportunities all around the country on offer! We take a deep look at quite a few of them in today’s Players’ Podcast, covering action from Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, and Monmouth.
Taking place tomorrow is the Del Mar Betting Challenge, which The Owner’s Box team and I gave our thoughts on in a special Players’ Podcast episode.
Finally, I highly encourage everyone to take a look at all of the ITM ICYMI content from this past week. The team assembled great recaps, interviews, and handicapping tips that are certain to keep you entertained and informed.
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Del Mar, Saratoga, Woodbine and More! - July 29th, 2022
We kick off with Matt Bernier and PTF looking back at the Haskell and looking forward to this weekend’s Graded action at Saratoga and Del Mar. Nick Tammaro joins to share his thoughts on Monmouth action. Next up, Drew Coatney is here to discuss the last four races at Woodbine on Saturday and offer his tips. Then we get an international visitor. Legendary racing author Mark Cramer gives his thoughts on the Saturday Pick Six at Saratoga with analysis and selections. Last but certainly not least, Dan Illman of DRF is PTF’s guest on this week’s Baby Talk segment, with a look at two-year-old races from Saratoga and Del Mar.
Players’ Podcast - Del Mar Contest Special
Brought to you by the Del Mar Summer Betting Challenge. To sign up for this marquee summer event, click here.
On a special edition of the show, Billy Koch and Michelle Yu are here with spot plays, selections, analysis, and tips across the Saturday Del Mar card.
Players’ Podcast - Cyberknife Cuts His Way Into the 3yo Eclipse Convo
PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to look back at a big weekend of racing. They start at Mounmouth, with looks back at their five stakes races including Cyberknife’s huge win in the Haskell.
Then they turn their attention to weekend stakes action at Saratoga, focusing on Nest’s big win in the CCA Oaks and Clairiere’s effort in the Shuvee.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 124 | Haskell Stakes Recap and Jim Dandy Preview | July 25, 2022
On this week’s show:
– My updated Breeders’ Cup Classic Top Ten Rankings
– Recapping the Haskell Stakes
— Cyberknife
— Taiba
— Jack Christopher
– Previewing the Jim Dandy
— Early Voting
— Epicenter
— Zandon
Redboard Rewind - EP:156 Monmouth Park Eric Solomon
Spencer and Eric talk about three races from Monmouth Park (races 9-11-12). Some angles we talked about were: “the mental side of the game” — how you can have the right horse at an overlay and still lose. Also, the different reasons for a horse to bounce.
Talk Racing To Me with Naomi – Ep77 Joseph O’Brien & S’manga Khumalo
Naomi covers racing on different continents, chatting with trainer Joseph O’Brien about his first ever Saratoga string, as well checking in from South Africa, in particular discussing their big feature race in the Durban July, with winning jockey S’manga Khumalo.
Stay tuned for some life updates as well from the Dutch traveler.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Ep 47: Phil Hager
Acacia is joined by bloodstock agent Phil Hager, who discusses his process at the sales, and buying recent G3 Quick Call winner Big Invasion.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 60 – Sol Kumin
Billy and Michelle catch up on all things Madaket with Sol Kumin, who won seven races – including two graded stakes – over the weekend.
Baby Talk - How to Handicap Saratoga Two-Year-Olds with David Aragona
David Aragona of the TimeformUS Pacecast joins PTF to talk about making the morning line at Saratoga in baby races and how he makes his selections. From workout evaluation to pedigree dives to trainer stats, David shares a lot of great ideas in this evergreen look at the topic.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Mike Pribozie and Mike Wandishin to talk Saturday Woodbine Mohawk action (including a mandatory payout in the Super High 5!) and Adios Day at the Meadows.
