Players' Newsletter - October 22nd, 2021
It’s a bit chilly this morning in Lexington, Kentucky but the anticipation of the events ahead continues to heat up. Another great week here at Keeneland as we get closer and closer to the Breeders’ Cup, however the biggest highlight so far this meet for me has been the success of the $3 Minimum Pick 3. Kudos to Jim Goodman and the staff at Keeneland who have done a great job promoting this wager and handicappers are seeing the benefit of it right away!
On top of the great action this weekend here in the Bluegrass, it will be an especially important day at Laurel Park this Saturday with an impressive card for Maryland Million Day! Really enjoyed seeing watching the post position draw live stream this week for the Classic and wish our good friend Naomi Tukker and all of the Maryland contingent the best ahead of what looks to be a Maryland Million for the ages!
Don’t miss out on several different promotions from 1/ST Bet this week with the Maryland Million, as well as the highly anticipated return of the Stronach 5. For more information on those promotions, as well as in-depth analysis of the Stronach 5 today from Naomi (and a slew of special guests), scroll down below!
Those are just some of the exciting things we have on offer this week and it's just the beginning with Breeders’ Cup on the horizon. Looking forward to even more amazing moments in the weeks to come!
MYWAYP,
PTF
We are officially two weeks away from the Breeders’ Cup and our premium content will commence with the pre-entries on Wednesday. It’s no secret that the Breeders’ Cup is the premier event of the racing season as the best from every division, from around the world, are set to clash at Del Mar! Here’s a look at what we have planned for Breeders’ Cup. Oh, and if you sign up for ITM Plus, you’ll get our premium content throughout the rest of the Keeneland meet and beyond! Don’t miss it.
The final table of the HHH playoffs is officially here as we finish out this fantastic competition throughout the season, as well as a fantastic contest this past Thursday with BCBC qualifying spots on the line!
Check out the leaderboard on the link and this week’s show below!
The ITM blog is a great page to save to ensure you’re not missing any of the daily analysis from the team.
Friday’s Coverage: Belmont - Monmouth @ Meadowlands - Keeneland $3 Minimum All Turf Pick 3 - First Over with Edison Hatter (Friday - Woodbine Mohawk)
Players’ Podcast - October 22nd, 2021
It’s Maryland Million Day and we lead off the show with PTF talking to Naomi Tukker and Jack Jenkins about the late Pick 5.
Next up, Jill Gentili is here to go over Belmont’s Pick 6, which includes two graded stakes races.
John Cox is here to talk about his favorite place in the world, Keeneland, and to give a few thoughts on Saturday’s card.
Then last but not least, Drew Coatney and PTF give picks and analysis for Woodbine’s Saturday Late Pick 4
Stronach 5 Players’ Podcast - October 22, 2021
The Stronach 5 Players’ Podcast is back! (For this week anyway. . .)
There is a $70k plus carryover and we’ve got a team to help you sort through it. Co-hosted by PTF and Naomi Tukker, with contributions from Tom Quigley, Ashley Mailloux, and Kali Francois, we take you through a challenging sequence with races from Laurel, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Golden Gate.
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For our ITM Plus subscribers, grid picks and notes for this show will be sent out later today!
Check out the show on the link below!
Stronach 5 Players’ Podcast, 10/22
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Saturday, Oct 23rd - Maryland Million Day!
Join the Maryland Jockey Club for the 36th running of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day on Saturday, October 23rd at Laurel Park. Come with friends and family to “Maryland’s Day at the Races. First Post 11:30 AM
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The Matt Bernier Show - Episode 87
– Looking at Del Mar’s track profile
– Looking at 2017 Breeders’ Cup winners and their running styles
– FiveThirtyEight NFL Week 7 Forecasts
Ep 118 Redboard Rewind Keeneland Gabby Gaudet
Gabby and Spencer go over 3 races from this past Saturday at Keeneland races 5-6-8
Players’ Podcast Monday, October 18 - JK, Sean Boarman, Kim Weir
We kick off today’s show with PTF and JK looking back at the Keeneland Fall Challenge.
Next up, Sean Boarman is here to talk about his early Breeders’ Cup preparations.
Last but least, Kim Weir of the TRF drops by to give us the low down on Thursday night’s annual TRF Horse Show, which can be viewed here.
First Over with Edison Hatter - Saturday, October 23rd @ Woodbine Mohawk & Breeders Crown Eliminations
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by the Meadowlands on-air talent Dave Brower to talk about the Early Pick 5 at Woodbine Mohawk and to quickly preview all 12 divisions of the Breeders Crown ahead of the eliminations this weekend at the Meadowlands.
Odds Honest Truth - October 20, 2021
Craig, Rich, John and Alan are all back to give you all the latest bets and plays from the NFL and NCAA for this week in football.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 29 - Dave Kenny
Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Dave Kenny to discuss his journey with Goldencents and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf hopeful Mackinnon.
In the Ring With Acacia Courtney - Ep. 31 - Michael Dubb and Elliott Walden
Acacia is joined by owner Michael Dubb, who speaks about some of the differences in buying horses at sales and claiming horses, and reflects on the recent big win at Keeneland with Shantisara. She is then joined by Winstar’s Elliott Walden, who looks back on the careers of recently pensioned stallions Distorted Humor and Congrats.
Exacta Box - Resumen y analisis en otra jornada clasica
José Francisco Rivera y el miembro del Salón de la fama Ramón Alfredo Domínguez analizan los dos principales clásicos de la jornada sabatina en los hipódromos estadounidenses, el “Queen Elizabeth II” corrido en #Keeneland y el “Sands Point” efectuado en #BelmontPark. Disfruta junto a nosotros lo mejor del #hipismo y suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube EXACTA BOX.
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