Players' Newsletter - October 7th, 2022
Breeders’ Cup prep season is in full swing and ITM is the place to be over the next month for all Breeders’ Cup coverage.
Earlier this week we rolled out a preview of what to expect from the ITM team in the lead up to the best weekend in horse racing. Click the attachment below to see what’s in store!
There is plenty of action covered in this week’s Players’ Podcasts. JK stopped by to talk about the Pick 6 on Saturday from the BAQ meeting, and a great slew of guests joined me to cover some key Breeders’ Cup preps throughout the next few days. On the ITM Plus side Michael Adolphson stopped by for some thoughts across the pond.
Earlier in the week Richard Migliore joined the Players’ Podcast to discuss a chaotic Lukas Classic. Make sure to give it a look below for some exceptional insight on the race, the state of race riding and stewarding, and more.
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Players’ Podcast - Tips and Analysis for Key Breeders Cup Prep Races Across the Country
JK joins PTF to go over the Saturday Pick Six at Belmont at Aqueduct.
Then Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing drops by with thoughts on the Keeneland all-stakes Pick Five.
Drew Coatney rocks up with thoughts a stakes laden Pick Five sequence at Woodbine.
Eric Solomon gives us the lowdown on the six turf races at the Meadowlands on Saturday night.
And we close out with Justin Christein of In the Money Plus and Trip Note Pros giving thoughts on the Santa Anita Late Pick Five.
Players’ Podcast - Who to Single in the Belmont at Aqueduct Saturday Pick Six?
JK joins PTF to go over the Saturday Pick Six at Belmont at Aqueduct.
Players’ Podcast - Keeneland Fall Meet Preview
Brought to you by Keeneland/Keeneland Select.
PTF is back with a preview of the Keeneland Fall Meet.
We kick off with pro player Mike Maloney, who gives his thoughts on various approaches to playing Keeneland Fall, including some ideas on how to deal with horses who take extra money but are still clearly contenders.
Then Race Lens power user Matt Vagvolgyi is here to look at Keeneland from a statistical perspective, with thoughts on what post-positions and running styles have been successful in recent meets.
Players’ Podcast - Breeders’ Cup Classic Early Look With Mike Maloney + Richard Migliore on Rich Strike/Hot Rod Charlie
First up, Mike Maloney joins PTF to look back at a pair of key Breeders’ Cup Classic preps from the weekend with thoughts on Life is Good, Defunded, Country Grammer and more. He also talks about where he sees the three-year-olds fitting into the Classic picture with views on Epicenter and Rich Strike.
Then Richard Migliore is here to talk about the controversy with Sonny Leon’s ride on Rich Strike — we titled the episode as we did to put the focus where we wish it was, but the reality is that the Mig has a lot to say about race riding and the state of stewarding.
Players’ Podcast - Ken McPeek, Arc Review and More
It’s a bonus episode of the Players’ Podcast and a lengthy one at that!
We start off with multiple Grade 1 winning trainer Ken McPeek talking about his historical success at the sales, his business acumen, and some of the exciting runners in his barn.
Then Naomi Tukker and Michael Adolphson are here to review Arc Day with an eye towards some of the runners we’ll be seeing at the Breeders’ Cup in a few weeks’ time.
Last but certainly not least, horseplayer Hall of Famer Chris Larmey of the Sport of Kings podcast is here to talk about his win in the Hawthorne Invitational.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 133 | October 3, 2022
– Looking back at key races from:
— Aqueduct
— Churchill Downs
— Santa Anita
– NFL Week 5 Projections
Redboard Rewind - EP:165 Belmont at the big A Matt Vagvolgyi
Spencer and Matt go over three races from this past Saturday at Belmont at the big A (races 2-6-8). Some angles we talk about are what to do with wet track form going back to turf racing and specific horses that spencer loves with wet track pedigree.
In the Ring with Acacia Clement - Ep 53: Jimmy George and Dan Burke
Acacia is joined by Jimmy George, Tattersalls Marketing Director, to talk about the upcoming October Yearling Sale. She then speaks to owner/breeder Dan Burke, whose Arrogate colt sold for a record-breaking $700,000 at the Fasig Tipton NY Bred Sale this summer.
Off Track with Maggie Wolfendale - Talk Show Man & Lindy Gutman
Lindy Gutman is living proof that the Off Track Thoroughbred community is one of most supportive, encouraging, and energetic horse communities there are. And why wouldn’t she be? When you own a horse like Talk Show Man, who was a rock star on the track and off the track, you make sure he has a fan following.
The Owner’s Box – Episode 69 – Tim Martin
Billy and Michelle catch up with owner/trainer Tim Martin, who has the undefeated Tyler’s Tribe heading to the Breeders’ Cup.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, October 8, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to talk Saturday night Woodbine action, the weekly Top 10 poll, and more.
Breeder’s Cup Cocktails & Conversation - S3 E8: Andie Biancone
Cocktails & Conversation is back this week with special guest Andie Biancone! We’ll chat about her career of reporting on TVG and, of course, another big weekend of Win And You’re In racing ahead of BC22!
