What a wild week for sports fans! I've been getting up early and watching Cheltenham each morning. The racing has been phenomenal. My wagering, after a solid day one, has been the opposite of that. Main takeaway: I knew Rachael Blackmore was good, but she is incredibly special. So great at timing and tactics and getting the best from her mounts. USA fans will really appreciate her ability to use her charges' speed to her advantage. Speed is a weapon, even in long races with obstacles!
We've got this Stronach 5 carryover this afternoon, I'm psyched for that. Great racing tomorrow (see below). A basketball tourney of some import is apparently taking place somewhere. I'm sure I'll have a few bets on that. Tomorrow is an important fantasy baseball draft of mine so I've been studying that form as well.
But here's the key event for us: the Pear Bear is participating in a virtual Taekwondo tournament this weekend. As such, the bunker has been turned upside down. I've got exercise mats everywhere, the camera and lights are pointing sternward instead of aftward and my little white belt is ready to rep her dojo. Good stuff!
Happy birthday to Brad Anderson, a BCBC champ and friend, who achieves a round number on Monday. Godspeed to him and all of you.
MYWAYP,
PTF
On ITM Plus this weekend, fan-favorite Frank McGoey will be discussing his thoughts on the undercard including all of the MSW races that dot the card tomorrow at Fair Grounds - Nobody is more in tune with these races in Louisiana! Join us ahead of the Kentucky Derby as we have a lot planned in the coming months!
We are continuing to add new tracks to our daily coverage so the ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the analysis by the team.
Friday’s Coverage - Aqueduct - Fair Grounds - Oaklawn - Import Analysis - More to Come!
Let Loose with Twinspires returns this week!
Players’ Podcast - March 19th, 2021
PTF and JK - Discuss the Late Pick 5 from Santa Anita + Golden Hour Wagers
PTF and Frank McGoey - Discuss the All Stakes Pick 4 from Fair Grounds
Stronach 5 Podcast - March 19th, 2021
$154K Carryover! PTF was joined by JK to discuss today’s Stronach Pick 5. The sequence starts with Race 8 from Laurel Park (PT 4:30 EDT). As always, FREE PPs are available for the Stronach 5 (Promo Code = MONEY). *Show notes have been sent to ITM Plus subscribers.
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A couple of things to highlight from the ITM Blog this week:
Ryan McCarthy - Stats Deep Dive for Santa Anita Meet
Chris Larmey - How to Greenboard Your Way to Much Improved Play
Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale-Morley - Extended Forecast
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He was out of her Thoroughbred show mare, foaled on their small farm on Long Island, and broke by her in their backyard. And then he won a race in Saratoga. But Sue vowed to take care of ‘Forecast for his entire life, and every horse that has come after him.
Talk Racing To Me - The List
A wind-ranging show covering everything racing both domestic and international!
The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 57
Matt recaps some of the action the Kentucky Derby Prep races and covers Louisiana Derby Day Late Pick 4 from Fair Grounds w/Tom Espinoza and Gary Mannion.
Redboard Rewind - Episode 84 - Clay Sanders
Spencer and Clay look back at the action from Rebel Day at Oaklawn Park.
Slew of Damascus: Tennessee’s leading Thoroughbred - Twinspires
John Henry: The People’s Champion - ABR
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