Players' Newsletter - June 4th, 2021
The Triple Crown wraps up tomorrow with a competitive edition of The Belmont Stakes. Hopefully, any additional rain stays away, and these fields hold together.
As is typically the case, we’ve got coverage from all parts of the ITM Network covering the activities from this weekend. But we want to make sure you’re fully aware of the unique 2-day wagers that are on offer at Belmont. We support innovative approaches and think you’ll like the offerings as well. For more details visit the wagering menu page. We also have a summary below.
While there’s plenty of action around the country between now and Saratoga, the semi-normalcy of this weekend has me longing for what figures to be a terrific summer upstate. With that…
MYWAYP,
PTF
As usual, it’s a busy week for ITM Plus. We have an exclusive podcast covering today’s Late Pick 5 and another that tackles the Early Pick 5 tomorrow. Drew Coatney provided an extensive overview of the 2-Day Pick 4 with a deep dive on how to approach wagering given the $2 minimum. We’ll also have a Picks Grid for all of the Graded Stakes on Saturday among other things. Oh, and there’s a mandatory payout on the P6 from Santa Anita on Sunday and we’ll cover that. That’s a month’s worth of value in a single weekend! Join us…
The ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the daily analysis by the team.
Friday’s Coverage - Belmont - Monmouth - Import Analysis Friday and Saturday
Pro Players’ Roundtable - Sean Boarman and Paul Matties
Saturday $1 Pick 6 Overview - Presented by Medallion Racing
PTF’s Horse by Horse Analysis for Belmont Stakes
Players’ Podcast - June 3rd, 2021
PTF and Spencer Luginbuhl cover the Late Pick 5 from Lone Star Park
Howard Kravets makes his debut on the flagship show to go over Saturday’s Golden Hour Pick 4.
Klaus Ebner as we get a lesson on how to read Japanese PPs and chat about Saturday Night’s big Grade 1 in Japan, the Yasuda Kinen.
Players’ Podcast - Friday Lone Star Park Pick 5
NYRA Two Day Wagering Summary:
$0.20 Mandatory Payout 2-Day Pick 6: True North (Friday), Belmont Gold Cup (Friday), New York (Friday), Jackpocket Jaipur (Saturday), Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (Saturday), Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (Saturday)
$2 Minimum 2 Day Pick 4: Belmont Gold Cup (Friday), New York Stakes (Friday), Resorts World Casino Manhattan (Saturday), Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (Saturday)
New York Stakes-Met Mile Double: New York Stakes (Friday)-Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (Saturday)
Belmont Gold Cup-Belmont Stakes Double: Belmont Gold Cup (Friday)-Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (Saturday)
Filly & Mare Double: Bed O’ Roses (Friday), Acorn (Saturday)
Sprint Double: True North (Friday), Woody Stephens Presented by Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (Saturday)
Players’ Podcast - Christina Blacker and Eric Bialek
The Owner’s Box - Nick Cosato
Billy and Michelle talk about Belmont Stakes Day and catch up with the head of Slam Dunk Racing, Nick Cosato.
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 68
Matt discusses his value line on The Belmont Stakes and gives some thoughts on the most prestigious non Triple Crown or Breeders’ Cup race in America.
Talk Racing To Me - Maggie Wolfendale-Morley
Maggie gives her thoughts on all eight Grade 1 races on Saturday.
In the Ring with Acacia Courtney - Jack Knowlton and John Fradkin
Redboard Rewind - Benny Southstreet and Mike Somich
Spencer and Benny review some of the action from Santa Anita last weekend. Mike joins Spencer to discuss the results from Lone Star Park.
The HorsePlayer Happy Hour Tour returned with a 6-race contest that required some unique strategy for players.
We say it every week, but it’s true, take a look at the Tour Leaderboard and you’ll realize that everyone still has a chance. We’ll return next week so you then!
Check out the structure and rules - You’ll see there’s essentially $20,000 up for grabs here thanks to our partners at Breeders’ Cup.
Congratulations to the Top 10 from yesterday’s contest - Tour Leader, David Browning has been impressively consistent and pops up again this week!
Upcoming Contests:
Santa Anita Tournaments via Xpressbet
Aqueduct Saturday Contest via NYRA Bets
Hawthorne Contest
Monmouth Handicapping Contests
NHC and BCBC Qualifiers at Horseplayers
Horseplayer Happy Hour Tour
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