Players' Newsletter - November 25th, 2022
I hope you all enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you’re looking forward to the next few days of racing!
Our Saturday coverage includes a stellar final Saturday at Churchill Downs this year. Baby Talk regular Sean Tugel has his thoughts on the all-two year old Stars of Tomorrow card. Edison Hatter also stopped by for insight into tomorrow’s big harness races at the Meadowlands, highlighted by the career finale of Bulldog Hanover.
If you weren’t able to catch the early week Players’ Podcast, it is a can’t miss! Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott joined to discuss his amazing Breeders’ Cup weekend this year, John Walsh talked over some great betting opportunities at Hawthorne this weekend, and Kim Weir of the TRF came on once more to chat about an amazing donation opportunity.
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Players’ Podcast - Churchill, Aqueduct and Meadowlands for Saturday
PTF kicks off the show by hosting Sean Tugel of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners as they go over two-year-old racing from Churchill on Saturday as part of their Stars of Tomorrow card.
Then Edison Hatter is here to tell us all about the Meadowlands’ big Saturday night card and to give his thoughts on how Bulldog Hanover compares to Flightline.
Last but not least, Howard Kravets drops by with thoughts on the Saturday Aqueduct Pick Six.
Players’ Podcast - Del Mar Turf Festival Kickoff Show
Billy Koch and Michelle Yu join PTF to go over the Late Pick Five at Del Mar on Saturday, which includes the Grade 2 Seabiscuit.
Saturday is also the Del Mar Fall Handicapping Contest. Go to dmtc.com for more information.
Players’ Podcast - Laurel and Churchill Downs Tips and Analysis for Black Friday
PTF hosts John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association as they look ahead to stakes racing at Laurel on Friday and Saturday.
Then Scott Shapiro of Twinspires.com drops by with thoughts on Churchill’s Friday card, including a pair of stakes. The Grade 1 Clark features the return to the races of Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike.
Players’ Podcast - Bill Mott Reflects on Breeders’ Cup + Thanksgiving Week Betting Opportunities
It’s a loaded show.
We kick on with special correspondent Acacia Courtney Clement catching up with Bill Mott, who looks back at the Breeders’ Cup and tells us about the increasingly prominent role that Kentucky racing plays in his operation.
Thursday night brings great harness racing! Mike Pribozie and Josh Murphy of Century Mile join PTF to tell us all about the National Drivers Championship on Thursday night, with its unique format and terrific wagering opportunities. See the links below for more info and check back for more written and audio content via inthemoneypodcast.com and First Over.
Then John Walsh of Hawthorne is here to tell us all about the great contest opportunities in Chicago this weekend.
Last but not least, Kim Weir drops by with what is probably the best donation opportunity of the year.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 140 | November 21, 2022
On this week’s show, Matt looks back at Day 2 of his Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge and offers projections in the NFL for Week 12.
Redboard Rewind - EP:171 Brian Nadeau Gulfstream Park
Spencer and Brian go over three races at Gulfstream Park (races 2-3-11). Some angles we talked about were how the synthetic course has been playing over the first year and why second time on a new surface is still one of the best angles in racing.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Ep 57: Tony Lacy and Elizabeth Merryman
Acacia is joined by Keeneland’s Vice President of Sales, Tony Lacy, to recap the November Sales and all that has been happening at Keeneland lately. She then speaks to Lizzie Merryman, the breeder of Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Caravel.
First Over With Edison Hatter – 2022 Fall Final Four/TVG Finals @ The Meadowlands
The Perfect Trip Roundtable will provide bettors with everything they need to know ahead of the 2022 Fall Final Four/TVG Finals this Saturday at The Meadowlands. Edison Hatter is joined by Mike Pribozie, Garnet Barnsdale, Derick Giwner, Robert Reid Jr., and Ray Cotolo to break down all the racing action.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this special Thanksgiving Day episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to talk Saturday Woodbine Mohawk racing this week, which includes a $100,000 guaranteed Early Pick 5 pool.
