Players’ Newsletter - March 24th, 2023
The final Derby preps have arrived and we have you prepped to knock them out this weekend. Nick Tammaro and I previewed the action at Fair Grounds tomorrow, plus other tracks, in this week’s Players’ Podcast. For our ITM Plus subscribers, Michael Adolphson joined to talk about tomorrow morning’s Dubai World Cup card, which includes the UAE Derby.
Last weekend was also a very big one for me personally, as my namesake, Looms Boldly, won the Damon Runyan Stakes at Aqueduct! We cover that and more in the recap episode of the Players’ Podcast from earlier in the week :)
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Fair Grounds – Aqueduct – Santa Anita – Tips and Analysis
On the latest shows, we kick on with Nick Tammaro and PTF talking about the Fair Grounds Oaks and Louisiana Derby. Horses covered include Instant Coffee, Disarm, Kingsbarns, Jace’s Road, Disarm, Pretty Mischievous, The Alys Look, Hoosier Philly and many more
Then they go over the Saturday Pick Six at Aqueduct.
Next up, Justin Christein is here to chat about Saturday’s late Pick Five at Santa Anita
For much more racing coverage, make sure you subscribe to the In the Money Players’ Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Players’ Podcast - 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Show for Saturday
PTF and JK are back with a look at a 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick Five that includes action from Gulfstream and Santa Anita.
The bet features player-friendly terms including a $1 minimum and 15% takeout. We’ll be here every Saturday and Sunday with our thoughts, tips, and analysis.
Look for a special Coast-to-Coast dropdown on your ADW and 1/ST Bet and Xpressbet Players will get special $10 bonus bets on select days. Check your promotions and make sure to opt-in to participate.
Players’ Podcast - Damon Runyan Stakes Recap
OK so the title of this episode is a little tongue in cheek but of course PTF and Nick start off by talking about the now stakes winner, Looms Boldly!
They also look back at other racing from last weekend, go on a tangent about “inside information” and two-year-old racing, and take a first look at next weekend’s big three-year-old races from Fair Grounds.
Pro Players Diary - #5: Seeing the Ball
Sean Boarman is back with PTF for an account of his last two weeks of betting, his explanation of being a diehard UK fan in a Duke household, and a few thoughts on narrative driven betting angles and how to exploit them.
JK 1 – Episode 36 – Craig Bernick
JK and Craig talk about Glen Hill Farm, DMR vs SAR, growing up at Arlington Park, Thoroughbred Idea Foundation, and what needs to change in the game! VERY INFORMATIVE EPISODE.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 153 | March 23, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt looks ahead to the major Kentucky Derby prep races happening on Saturday: the Louisiana Derby, the Jeff Ruby Steaks, and the UAE Derby.
Redboard Rewind - EP:185 Gulfstream Park Brian Nadeau
Spencer and Brian talk about three races this past Saturday at Gulfstream Park (races 1-7-12). Some angles we talk about are why horses like Sir Samuel are bad bets and why first off the claim stats are important with short priced favorites.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Alan Carasso and Joe Appelbaum
Acacia speaks to the TDN’s Alan Carasso about the upcoming Dubai World Cup as well as the recent Dubai Breeze Up Sale. She then speaks to NYTHA’s Joe Appelbaum about the renovations at Belmont Park as well as his involvement with the sales and the Off the Hook consignment.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Wes Peterson and Jimbo Gladwell
Acacia is joined by Wes Peterson, Marketing Coordinator for OBS Sales, to preview the upcoming March sale. She then speaks to Jimbo Gladwell of Topline Sales, who talks about the group that they are consigning in March.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 89 – Mike Way
Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Mike Way, who specializes in peppers, asparagus, and fast horses.
Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale - Ninety One Assault & Tom and Maggie Morley
From gamblers to exercise riders to former trainer and Hall of Famer Bill Mott, they all have asked or told me their own stories about Ninety One Assault, aka Boo. So, we had to do an episode about him, right? This is his story from gangly young racehorse to Louisiana bred champ to OTTB.
The Harness Players’ Podcast – Friday & Saturday, March 24-25, 2023 @ Hoosier Park
On this episode of the Harness Players’ Podcast, Edison Hatter is joined by Ray Cotolo and Jacob Rheinheimer of Hoosier Park to talk about some of the races on the Opening Weekend cards at Hoosier Park coming up this Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25!
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Mike Pribozie hosts and is joined by John Rallis, assistant editor of Trot Magazine, and Garnet Barnsdale, expert Mohawk Handicapper for DRF Harness. John, Mike and GB discuss the Saturday, March 25th evening racing action at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool and The New Holland Pacing and Trotting Series Finals. They also talk NCAA tourney, NFL free agency, and wagering strategies.
