Players' Newsletter - September 2nd, 2022
A great Labor Day weekend of racing on tap, highlighted by a strong Pacific Classic day on Saturday. Make sure to check out the Pick 6 Show I did with Frank Scatoni and Scott Shapiro, which covers four of the graded stakes on their card.
Kentucky Downs began their meet yesterday, but that doesn’t meet you can’t check out the wonderful meet preview put together earlier this week. Rick Hammerle, Mike Maloney, and Brian Klatsky all dropped by to get geared up for one of the premier race meets of the year. On the ITM Plus side, Michael Domabyl will be releasing a rundown of the day of races throughout the meet, so make sure to get involved with ITM Plus if you already haven’t!
Finally, don’t forget to stop by tomorrow morning for a closing weekend edition of Live At the Farrier Bar, presented by the Brentwood Hotel. Join Acacia Courtney and I at 10:30 AM Eastern to close out the meet and preview some of the action at the Spa, or hop in on the link below.
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Players’ Podcast - September 2, 2022
We kick things off with Matt Bernier and PTF looking ahead to this weekend’s Pacific Classic at Del Mar and taking a look at the Classic division ahead of this weekend’s second round of the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Pool.
Then David Aragona is here for our Baby Talk segment, sponsored by Gainesway, where he and PTF look at the four two-year-old Maiden Special Weight races at Saratoga on Saturday.
JK stops by to look back at the Travers, give his thoughts on Flightline, and go over the Saratoga Pick Six.
Drew Coatney is in the house to chat Woodbine, followed by Dallas Baker and Nick Tammaro with their thoughts on Monmouth.
Last but not least, Brian Klatsky of BBN Racing and Race Lens power user Matt Vagvolgyi hit us with ideas for the late Pick Four at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
Players’ Podcast - Travers Recap and More
We kick on with PTF and Nick Tammaro reflect on a huge weekend of racing at Saratoga with thoughts on Epicenter, Rich Strike, Zandon, Cyberknife, and many more.
Next up we get a visit from Randy McLeod, winner of the paddock passes to go see Epicenter as part of the Open Stable Epicenter NFT. He tells us all about a day he describes as one of the best of his life.
Players’ Podcast - Kentucky Downs Meet Preview
We kick things off professional player Mike Maloney sharing his insights ahead of the upcoming Kentucky Downs meet. How does handicapping Kentucky Downs differ from looking at other tracks and what does he look for?
Then Brian Klatsky of BBN Racing and Open Stable is here to give an owner’s perspective on many of the same questions, plus an Epicenter update.
Rick Hammerle, Kentucky Downs’ Director of Racing, gives us the lowdown on the course configuration and stakes calendar, and Brian Skirka drops by to tell us about the King of the Turf handicapping contests that are happening this meet.
Players’ Podcast - Pacific Classic Day Pick Six Show
Brought to you by our friends at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Frank Scatoni and Scott Shapiro join PTF with their thoughts on the Pac Classic Day Pick Six.
The Matt Bernier Show - Ep. 129 | August 29, 2022
On this week’s show: – Assessing Epicenter’s Travers win — Where does he fit in the Breeders’ Cup Classic picture? – Handicapping the Opening Day feature from Kentucky Downs on Thursday
Redboard Rewind - EP:161 Saratoga David Aragona
Spencer and David went over three races from this past Saturday at Saratoga (races 3-10-11). Some angles they talked about are how Rich Strike’s run in the Travers validated his Kentucky Derby, and, for everyone that uses speed figures, you can still find those races with a 15-20 dollar winner.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 65 – Erik Johnson
Billy and Michelle welcome Colorado Avalanche Defenseman, Horse Owner, and Stanley Cup Champion, Erik Johnson.
First Over With Edison Hatter – Saturday, September 3, 2022 @ Woodbine Mohawk
On this episode of First Over with Edison Hatter, Edison is joined by Ray Cotolo to talk Saturday night stakes action at Woodbine Mohawk.
Breeder’s Cup Cocktails & Conversation - S3 E5: Stephanie Hronis, Dora Delgado & Bo Derek
Join us for a very special episode of Cocktails & Conversation with Stephanie Hronis, Dora Delgado & Bo Derek to discuss the first annual Horse Racing Women’s Summit on Sept. 28-30!
Can Do - Landaluce! Part II with author Mary Perdue
