Players' Newsletter - October 13th, 2023
We march on with a great weekend of racing, with previews of the action from Keeneland, BAQ, Woodbine and Japan all on today’s Players’ Podcast. There is also a great preview of the Maryland Millions card tomorrow at Laurel with Kali Francois and John Piassek, brought to you by the Maryland Horse Breeders’ Association. They are currently hosting a benefit auction, which you can take a look at here.
The journey towards the Breeders’ Cup continues and we have some great YouTube exclusive content on our page. For the horses we’re looking the most forward to, how to play the Breeders’ Cup, and the weekly HHH talk, check below!
Finally, one of our regular contributors and behind-the-scenes folks, Eric DeCoster, is a student in the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. He is currently working on his Capstone Project for the program and wants to hear from bettors and racing fans. If you have a few free minutes, take his survey here.
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Players’ Podcast - Weekend Preview from KEE, BAQ, JRA and WO
PTF is back with JK as they go over the early Pick Five from BAQ on Saturday, as well as the all-Turf Pick Three from Keeneland.
Then Klaus Ebner is here with an early look at the Japanese contingent for the Breeders’ Cup as well analysis of the big race Saturday night into Sunday morning, the Shuka Sho featuring Liberty Island.
Last but not least, Drew Coatney drops by for some chat about Woodbine Stakes races and an NFL challenge presented by our friends from KUTT.
Brought to you by the Maryland Horse Breeders' Association. PTF hosts Kali Francois and John Piassek as they go through the last six races on Saturday's Laurel card. Also, if you'd like to participate in the Silent Auction to benefit the MHBA, make sure to go to: https://wedoauctions.com/bidapp/index.php?slug=marylandhorse
Players’ Podcast - What You Need to Know About Santa Anita for the Breeders’ Cup
PTF sits down with Brad Free of DRF as they go over what makes Santa Anita such a great host site for the BC and what you need to know about playing this year’s event from the Great Race Place.
PTF and Jessica Paquette go over 10 of the horses they are most looking forward to seeing run at the Breeders' Cup with thoughts on Paddington, Tamara, Didia, White Abarrio, Ushba Tesoro and more!
Players’ Podcast - Bringing Sexy Back
PTF hosts JK and Nick as they go over a plethora of Breeders’ Cup Prep Races from this past weekend from Woodbine, Keeneland, Santa Anita, Horses covered include Gina Romantica, In Italian, Locked, War Like Goddess, Up to the Mark, Randomized, Big Invasion, Idiomatic, Nations Pride, Timberlake, and more.
It's round two of the HHH playoffs and also a direct qualifier to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. Join PTF and JK on our livestream at 4pm ET as they look for Breeders' Cup clues from this past weekend. Also, special guest Brad Free of Daily Racing Form stops by.
JK+1 – Episode 56 – Aron Wellman
JK is joined by Aron Wellman to discuss Eclipse Horses, the Breeders Cup, and much much more.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 110 – Payton Boersma – Boardshorts Stables
Billy and Michelle catch up with Boardshorts COO, Payton Boersma.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, the final episode for Woodbine Mohawk in 2023, Edison is joined by Mike Pribozie, Ray Cotolo, and John Rallis to discuss the 13-race Saturday, October 14th card. The card features a $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 5 pool on the first five races on the card and four $300,000 Ontario Gold Sire Stakes Finals for the three-year-olds.
First Over With Edison Hatter - Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ Solvalla Racetrack – UET Grand Prix
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Mike Pribozie and Thomas Svensen as they once again travel across the Atlantic to Sweden for a huge card of racing at Solvalla on Saturday, October 14th that includes four Group I stakes, including the UET Grand Prix. The trio break down the star-studded card and provide insight into their selections.
