Players’ Newsletter - May 13th, 2022
I imagine I’m not the only one still trying to figure out last weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Wow, what a race!
Nick Tammaro and I did a recap trying to make sense of the big race, and also threw in some Preakness talk. We’re also very privileged to have been joined by the connections of Rich Strike on the ITM airwaves. Naomi Tukker chatted with trainer Eric Reed, and the duo at The Owner’s Box met with Rick Dawson!
Despite the delayed start of their meet last week, it’s certainly been exciting to see the beginning of fixed odds betting at Monmouth Park. I was joined by plenty members of the Monmouth community to preview what’s going on in Oceanport this coming season.
And on one final note, we want to congratulate Matt Bernier on becoming a father last Friday (a filly on Oaks day!).
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - May 13th, 2022
We kick off the show with a message from PTF about the surprising scratch of Rich Strike from the Preakness. Then JK joins and they go over their high level thoughts from the Kentucky Derby, talking about Epicenter, Zandon, Mo Donegal, and many more.
PTF and Nick Tammaro going over the Saturday Pick 6 at Belmont.
Then Jessica Paquette joins the conversation to chat about the Late Pick 5 at Lone Star on Saturday.
Dallas Baker is here to talk about Saturday’s Monmouth card from a fixed-odds perspective.
Last but not least, Benny Southstreet is back as he and PTF give their thoughts on the Golden Hour Pick 4.
Players’ Podcast - Betmakers’ Monmouth Park Meet Preview
PTF is here with an array of special guests talking about the upcoming Monmouth meet and the advent of fixed-odds betting.
We start with Brian Skirka, who provides an overview of the meet focusing on the most important wagers, contests, and days.
Then Kelly Breen is here to talk about what it takes to win races at Monmouth. After that, DD, Darren DeLucia offers his insights on the meet through the lens of bias, jockeys, and trainers.
Last but not least, Dallas Baker of Betmakers gives an an overview of how fixed-odds betting works.
Players’ Podcast - 2022 Kentucky Derby Recap
PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to discuss the Strike Heard Round the World: Rich Strike’s improbable win in the Kentucky Derby. They talk about jockey Sonny Leon’s skilled ride and where they knew trainer Eric Reed from before. Plus lots of chat about possible Preakness starters from the Derby plus Early Voting.
2022 Preakness Stakes – Early Preview and New Shooters
Peter Thomas Fornatale is joined by Naomi Tukker to provide an early look at the 2022 Preakness Stakes. Can Rich Strike duplicate his Kentucky Derby winning performance? Who are the new horses expected to run in the Preakness?
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Talk Racing to Me with Naomi - Ep74 KY Derby winning trainer Eric Reed
Man of the moment, Eric Reed, trainer of this year’s long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, joined me this morning in between his many media obligations whilst at the barn at Mercury Equine Centre in Lexington.
Listen to Eric’s career story, as well as getting an update on Rich Strike, their next move, what he thought of the outrider incident directly after the wire, and much more.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 53 – Rick Dawson, KY Derby Winning Owner
Billy and Michelle catch up with Rick Dawson, who just won the Kentucky Derby with Rich Strike.
Redboard Rewind - Ep:146 Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Nick Tammaro
Spencer and Nick go over 3 races from this past Saturday at Churchill Downs (races 9-11-12). Some angles we talk about are why you should give imports a harder look to downgrade if they run well on North America debut and how in the heck did Rich Strike win the Derby?
Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale - Nell Gwyn & Cassidy Edwards
Bob Edwards’ e Five Racing Thoroughbreds has seen enormous success in only six years with multiple Breeders Cup wins, countless graded stakes victories, and over 10 million in earnings. But the real push to get into the racing business came from daughter Cassidy, who has always loved horses, but her passion for Thoroughbreds goes beyond the track. Her girl Nell Gwyn, aka Gigi, has been her traveling companion, jumper, and teacher since she adopted her.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to talk Saturday night Woodbine Mohawk action as well as recaps of the 2022 Kentucky Derby and 2022 Dexter Cup.
