Players' Newsletter - March 3rd, 2023
It’s the busiest weekend of the year so far and ITM is here to make sure you’re ready to crush it!
Much of the attention tomorrow will be on Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, where I and many other ITM favorites will be a part of the 1/ST Racing Coast-to-Coast Live Stream Extravaganza. Learn more below! I was also joined by Duke Matties the other day to talk about the Mandatory Pick 6 sequence at Santa Anita on Saturday.
JK and I once again sat down to look at the Coast-to-Coast Pick 5, featuring all stakes between Santa Anita and Gulfstream. Finally, Nick Tammaro joined me to cover the Gotham day Pick 6, featuring a tricky rendition of the Gotham Stakes.
MYWAYP,
PTF
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1/ST Saturday Coast-to-Coast Live Stream Extravaganza
1/ST Saturday Coast-to-Coast LPTF hosts an all-star cast to follow along with the 1/ST Saturday Coast-to-Coast Wager and kick off the Santa Anita Mandatory Payout Pick Six.
Planned guests include Michelle Yu, Chris Fallica, Jonathon Kinchen, Matt Bernier, Frank Scatoni and more. We’ll also have a special visit from Matt Vagvolgyi, who will do a deep dive on ticket construction to kick off the show.
The Coast-to-Coast Pick Five 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.
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Players’ Podcast - ALL-STAKES 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick Five
It’s an all-stakes version of the 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick Five to celebrate the return of the 1/ST Tour to Gulfstream and Santa Anita for an incredible Saturday of racing. We’re also doing a live stream with an all-star lineup you can watch starting at 4:15 ET.
Players’ Podcast - Gotham Day Pick Six from Aqueduct
Guest host Nick Tammaro sits down with one of the most respected analysts in the business — Andy Serling — as they go over a loaded Gotham Day card from the Big A with picks, tips, analysis and betting ideas.
Players’ Podcast - Duke Matties on the Mandatory Payout Pick Six
PTF is happy to be joined once again by professional horseplayer Duke Matties who gives his thoughts on the races that make up Saturday’s mandatory payout Pick Six, and also a few thoughts on how he’ll be constructing his tickets.
Players’ Podcast - Confidence Game Wins the Rebel Rumble
PTF and Nick Tammaro look back at a sloppy edition of the Rebel Stakes where Confidence Game connives his way into the Kentucky Derby picture. They also look back at stakes racing from around the world including the Saudi Cup. Horses covered include Red Route One, Verifying, Reincarnate, Giant Mischief, Wet Paint, Panthalassa, Country Grammer, Taiba, Elite Power, Gunite, Casa Creed, Gem Mint Ten, and many many more.
Then Kim Weir of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation stops by talk about her recent trip to the Brooklyn Bunker and give us an update for plans for celebrating the TRF’s 40th b-day with events in Saratoga Springs and at Santa Anita.
Pro Player Diary - Episode 3: Limits and Opportunity Cost
Sean Boarman is back with PTF to describe another near miss, but also to explain why his mindset is better than it’s been in months. Plus, a look back at the bog showdown in Hong Kong last week.
JK + 1 - Episode 33 – Steve Asmussen
JK and Steve chat about his 10,000th win, an emotional bit about Curlin, Rachel’s magic, the elusive Kentucky Derby, and more!
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 151 | March 2, 2023
On this week’s show, Matt takes a look at the big Kentucky Derby Preps happening at Santa Anita and Gulfstream: the San Felipe and the Fountain of Youth.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Chetley & Nellie Breeden and Fiona Craig
Acacia is joined by Chetley and Nellie Breeden of Grade One Investments, who are launching their new 2YO consignment at the OBS March Sale. She then speaks with Fiona Craig, Moyglare Stud advisor, on breeding, racing, and sales.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 86 – Kirk Godby
Billy and Michelle catch up with Kirk Godby to talk about the Rebel winner, Confidence Game, and his interesting stable name.
Redboard Rewind - EP:182 Oaklawn Park Clay Sanders
Spencer and Clay go over tbree races from this past Saturday at Oaklawn Park (races 8-10-11). Some angles they talk about are Lasix on/off for stakes races and why its so important to have a fit horse with no layoff lines at Oaklawn.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, March 4, 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. John and Mike discuss the Saturday evening racing action at Woodbine Mohawk that includes a $100,000 Guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool and Saturday’s 9th Race Preferred and wagering strategies.
