Players' Newsletter - May 14th, 2021

May 14, 2021

What a wild week. One I’m sure none of us will forget, no matter how hard we try.

The elephant in the room was addressed extensively across the network and there’s no point in rehashing things here.

The Triple Crown marches on this weekend. We realize that some of you might have made the personal decision to not play some or even all of the races this weekend. And make no mistake, it’s not our place to make the decision for you. But, if you’re taking a break, consider pushing some of your would-be handle toward TRF. After all, a lot of the outrage from this past week involves the jeopardizing of the welfare of these animals we all love.

And of course, if you decide to play, we have you covered. The team continues to put out excellent content each week. Thanks to them and thanks to you, the loyal audience!

MYWAYP,

PTF

For ITM Plus, we have several things planned this weekend. PTF and Naomi tackled today’s Late Pick 5 from Pimlico. For tomorrow, we’ll have the ITM Picks Grid for all of the Stakes Races at Pimlico and Drew Coatney will provide some written analysis and wagering strategy. On Sunday, PTF and Benny Southstreet will tackle the Pick 6 from Santa Anita Park (Mandatory Payout). Make sure to Subscribe!

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The ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the daily analysis by the team.

Friday’s Coverage - Churchill Downs - Belmont - Charles Town

Players’ Podcast - May 12th, 2021

PTF and Michelle Yu discuss Preakness and Saturday’s Golden Hour Pick Four
Kate Hunter discusses France Go De Ina and her thoughts on the big race in Japan Saturday night.
Drew Coatney on the 12% Takeout Lone Star Park Pick 5.

Players’ Podcast - Lone Star Park Pick 5

Spencer and John Pinder provide an analysis of the player-friendly, 12% Takeout, Late Pick 5 at Lone Star Park for Friday, May 12th.

Preakness Late Pick 5 Presented by Medallion Racing

PTF - Naomi - JK - Phillip Shelton

Players’ Podcast - Kentucky Derby Controversy with PTF and JK

The Owner’s Box - Mark Toothaker

Billy and Michelle catch up with Spendthrift’s Mark Toothaker to talk Into Mischief and the Preakness.

The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 65

Matt provides his thoughts on the Medina Spirit situation.

Talk Racing to Me - D. Wayne Lukas and Acacia Courtney

Redboard Rewind - Anthony Stabile

Spencer and The Big A review some of the action from Belmont Park last weekend.

Some Thoughts on Baffert and Betamethasone - ITM Blog - Tyler Whisman

**Make sure to take time to read the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation’s (TIF) series “Wagering Insecurity.”

Part 1 - Expectations

Part 2 - Intertwined

Part 3 - Volponi

Part 4 - Confidence

Part 5 - Bingo

Part 6 - Proof

Part 7 - Z

Part 8 - Damage

Part 9 - Intertwined

Part 10 - Wagering Insecurity

Another week in the books on the HorsePlayer Happy Hour Tour. Check out the structure and rules - You’ll realize there’s essentially $20,000 up for grabs here thanks to our partners at Breeders’ Cup.

If you haven’t gotten involved, there’s still PLENTY of time to make a splash! Just take a look at the Tour Leaderboard. We’ll see you next week!

Here’s a look at the Top 10 Finishers from yesterday. With Bruce Meyer’s 1-3 finish, he moves into second place, overall!