Players' Newsletter - March 31st, 2023
Tomorrow is the first day of April which means we’re only a month away from the Kentucky Derby!
There were already a handful of major preps run last weekend, which Nick Tammaro and myself recapped on Monday’s edition of the Players’ Podcast. Want to hear from the connections themselves on some of the top contenders after last week? Look no further than this week’s The Owner’s Box, where Michelle and Billy chatted with Vincent Foglia, the owner of Two Phil’s!
What about this weekend? JK’s + 1 was Mike Repole, who stopped by to talk about the prohibitive Derby favorite, Forte, who will be running in tomorrow’s Florida Derby. We talked that, and much more, in today’s Players’ Podcast covering Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Aqueduct, Oaklawn, and the JRA.
Finally, be on the lookout for week three of the Harness Players’ Podcast MGM Borgata series coverage. It is part of a six-week series of episodes focused on showcasing the stakes’ top contenders, top betting prospects and overall profit opportunities that lay in one of harness racing’s most unique stakes events.
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Players’ Podcast - Can Anyone Beat Forte? Key Kentucky Derby Prep Tips and Analysis
The show begins with PTF hosting Naomi Tukker (live in south Florida) and Nick Tammaro talking Gulfstream Park Oaks, Florida Derby, and Arkansas Derby. Horses covered include Forte, Dorth Vader, Sacred Wish, Atomically, Reincarnate, Rocket Can and many more.
Next up, PTF welcomes Dean Keppler as they talk about the late Pick Five at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Then, Klaus Ebner drops by to talk about the Japanese dominance on Dubai World Cup night, to look ahead to their Kentucky Derby challenge, and talk about the JRA races Saturday night.
Pete closes the show with his views on the Aqueduct Pick Six on Saturday.
Players’ Podcast - Is Kingsbarns the Next Always Dreaming? Plus Other Kentucky Derby Predictions
PTF and Nick Tammaro look back at a loaded weekend of racing with thoughts on Kingsbarns, Disarm, Instant Coffee, West Will Power, Art Collector, Two Phil’s, Mad Munnys, Ushba Tesoro, Equinox, Derma Sotogake, and many many more.
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, including the Grade 1 Florida Derby.
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 - 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Show for Sunday
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 - Pro Player Diary #6: Hot Cartoon Moms
PTF and Sean Boarman are back to chat about a new concept in figure making and to examine Sean’s results from the past week. Plus, a tangent about hot cartoon Moms.
PTF is back with the traditional Opening Day of baseball season show.
This year, we kick off with advanced stats/roto/baseball wagering expert John Laghezza giving an overview of his process and some specific ideas for betting angles this season. Follow him on Twitter to get all his awesome baseball content.
Then old friend Daniel Butterfield is here with a musical interlude and to chat some more baseball.
JK + 1 - Episode 37 – Mike Repole
JK and Mike talk Uncle Mo, business, “The Misfits”, his love for the game, Forte, and SO MUCH MORE! You won’t need a coffee after this episode!
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 154 | March 30, 2023
On this week’s show (from a rental car), Matt looks at last week’s Derby preps while also looking ahead to this weekend’s Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby.
Redboard Rewind - EP:186 Fairgrounds Kevin Kilroy
Spencer and Kevin go over three races from this past Saturday at Fair Grounds (races 8-10-12). Some angles we talk about are the “Todd Pletcher Effect” and why Didia was one of the type of layoff horses you want to bet.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 90 – Vince Foglia (Patricia’s Hope)
Billy and Michelle catch up with Vince Foglia (Patricia’s Hope), owner of recent Jeff Ruby Steaks winner and Kentucky Derby points leader, Two Phils.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Friday, March 31, 2023 @ Fraser Downs
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Garnet Barnsdale and Robert Reid Jr. to chat the Friday evening racing at Fraser Downs that includes a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 (Races 5-9) and a $10,000 guaranteed Pick 4 pool (Races 6-9). Don’t miss out on the action!
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, April 1, 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, April 1st evening racing action at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool and The New Holland Pacing Series and Trotting Series Finals. Special post time is set for 6 pm. They also talk wagering strategies, spot plays on the card ,and other podcasts that they all consume.
