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In The Money Players' Podcast

1,233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

Hello and welcome to the In the Money Players’ Podcast horse racing's longest continually running podcast. Peter Thomas Fornatale and Jonathon Kinchen talk racing news, look ahead to upcoming races, and talk a little nonsense along the way. This feed also houses our track specific shows for Keeneland and NYRA.

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Episodes

Players' Podcast: JRA + Aqueduct Pick Six

March 29, 2024 16:14 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

We kick things off with PTF hosting Klaus Ebner as he goes through his short list for the Osaka Hai from Japan on Saturday night/Sunday morning our time. They also talk about the strong Japanese contingent running in Dubai on Saturday morning our time. Then Michael Kares of SOK Racing Partners is here to talk about their runners this weekend and go over the Pick Six at Aqueduct on Saturday. To learn more about their operation and how you might get involved, check out their website.

Players' Podcast: Louisiana Derby Recap, Florida Derby Preview

March 27, 2024 00:29 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

We kick things off with PTF and JK looking back at the Louisiana Derby and looking forward to the Florida Derby. Next up Tyler Frausto is here with details on the Florida Derby and Santa Derby contests. Sign up to play at xpressbet.com/tournaments and ask Tyler any questions at [email protected]. Last but not least, Gary Fenton of the TOC is here with insight on what's really going on between Southern California and Northern California racing. Brought to you by Free Rein coffee. Use t...

Players' Podcast Sunday Special: Tampa Bay Stakes

March 23, 2024 14:49 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MB

PTF and new NHC Hall of Famer Duke Matties go over a whole bunch of stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday.

03-23 Players Podcast

March 22, 2024 15:57 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Nick Tammaro is joined by 2024 NHC champion Mike Gillum to discuss his triumph in Vegas as well as the Saturday late P5 at Santa Anita and the now Sunday P6 at Aqueduct. Klaus Ebner also stops by to discuss this weekend’s Group I event at Chukyo.

Players' Podcast: NHC Recap + The Echo Town Eight

March 19, 2024 15:48 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

PTF gets the show started with Nick Tammaro as they look back at the NHC, which named its 25th champion (Mike Gillum) over the weekend. Then Matt Cutair is here to talk about his upcoming trip to Dubai as Adelphi Racing Club's Pandagate gets ready for his biggest text yet in the UAE Derby -- a Kentucky Derby points race. Also, Matt and Pete talk about the Echo Town Eight -- a contest where you can receive an expenses-paid share in an Adelphi racehorse. The contest starts on Saturday the 23r...

Racing with Roman, s2: e7: Saturday Racing at Gulfstream

March 16, 2024 16:16 - 23 minutes - 13.7 MB

PTF is back with owner/bettor Lawrence P. Roman as they talk about Larry's horse running in New York today and a trio of races from Gulfstream Park.

Players' Podcast: March 16th Racing Tips and Analysis

March 16, 2024 02:19 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Nick Tammaro fills in for PTF and is joined by JK to cover Saturday's Pick 6 at Aqueduct and the Coast to Coast Pick 5.

Players' Podcast Special: Cheltenham Gold Cup Day

March 15, 2024 13:23 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

PTF is back with Sean Clancy on Friday of Cheltenham week for their thoughts, tips, and analysis on Gold Cup Day. You can read more of Sean's awesome work at thisishorseracing.com.

Players' Podcast Special: Cheltenham Day 3

March 14, 2024 12:55 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

PTF and Sean Clancy are back for more on Cheltenham Thursday.

Players' Podcast: Tampa Bay Recap + Dale Romans

March 13, 2024 23:18 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

We kick on with PTF and Nick Tammaro recapping the Tampa Bay Derby and the tech problems that derailed Saturday racing. Then Dale Romans is here to talk about his latest graded stakes winner Coppola and his work for our friends over at Sport of Kings Racing Partners. To learn more about them and their offerings, check out their website.

Players' Podcast Special: Cheltenham Day Two

March 13, 2024 12:52 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

PTF is joined by Sean Clancy of thisishorseracing.com with thoughts, tips, and analysis for day two of the Cheltenham Festival and its featured race, the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Players' Podcast Special: Cheltenham Day One

March 12, 2024 12:55 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

PTF is joined by Sean Clancy of thisishorseracing.com with thoughts, tips, and analysis on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.

Players' Podcast: Aqueduct Tips and Analysis with Michael Kares of Sport of Kings

March 08, 2024 18:47 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

PTF and Michael Kares of Sport of Kings Racing Partners kick off the show talking about Coppola in the Silks Run at Gulfstream Park and looking ahead to a trio of races from Aqueduct on Saturday. To learn more about how you can get involved at SOK Racing, make sure to check out their website. Next, PTF gives you the lowdown on how you can get favorable terms to bet the Ocsars from our pals over at Kutt. Download the app today and use the promo code ITM24 to get a 10% deposit bonus. Think it...

Tampa Bay Derby Day Stakes Special

March 08, 2024 16:37 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MB

PTF is here with Rich Averill and Duke Matties as they give thoughts, tips, and analysis for all the stakes on Tampa Bay Derby Day, plus a few additional races.

All Stakes 1/st Coast-to-Coast Pick Five for Saturday

March 08, 2024 14:23 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

The 1/st Coast-to-Coast Pick five is one of our favorite wagers as its higher minimum and low takeout make it very player friendly -- all the more so when it features top quality racing like the sequence does this Saturday. On a special edition of the show, PTF and Nick Tammaro give thoughts, picks, and analysis for all five legs in the sequence. There is some serious equine star power signed on so you should get involved.

Players’ Podcast: Who Should be Number One on the Derby Top 10?

March 07, 2024 19:15 - 1 hour - 37.5 MB

PTF starts off the show with Nick Tammaro as they look back at a loaded weekend of racing with thoughts on the Fountain of Youth, Gotham Stakes, and San Felipe as well as on some of the horses who didn’t compete in those races. Plus looks back and analysis of stakes races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita. Next up, PTF sits down with Mohamed Moubarak, Racing Manager for Sports of Kings Racing Partners, and talks about his days as a multiple graded stakes winning trainer and his current role h...

Racing with Roman, s2: e6: Fountain of Youth Day

March 02, 2024 15:10 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

PTF is back with owner/bettor Lawrence P. Roman as they talk about the big news of the key scratches in the big one and give their thoughts on a trio of races.

Players' Podcast: Santa Anita Pick 6 for Big Cap Day Tips and Analysis

March 02, 2024 13:21 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

PTF hosts Duke Matties and Jeff "Chappy" Chapman for a look at Sunday's Big 'Cap Day at Santa Anita.

Players' Podcast: Gotham Day with JK and Steven Crist

March 01, 2024 16:24 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

PTF hosts JK and legendary horseplayer (and low key tech guy) Steven Crist as they go over the Gotham Day Pick Six at Aqueduct. Brought to you by the Preakness Future Wager, which you can bet in a special dropdown at your ADW of choice and which closes at 8pm Saturday, ahead of the rescheduled San Felipe. Reminder that with Santa Anita moving the Saturday card to Sunday, there will be two contests this weekend: a Saturday Gulfstream one and a Sunday Santa Anita. To learn more and sign up f...

Players' Podcast: Fountain of Youth Day Livestream

February 29, 2024 02:06 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

PTF hosts Brian Nadeau of Gulfstream Park and Nick Tammaro of inthemoneypodcast.com as they go over a plethora of stakes races on Saturday at Gulfstream Park.

Players' Podcast: Timberlake, Senor Buscador, and the Ultimate Betting Challenge

February 26, 2024 18:36 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

The show kicks off with PTF and Nick Tammaro looking back at stakes races from Oaklawn Park, Saudi, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct. Horses covered include Timberlake, Senor Buscador, Forever Young, National Treasure, Ushba Tesoro, White Abarrio and many more. Then Tyler Frausto is here to talk about qualifying opportunities for the Ultimate Betting Challenge and the event itself, which has made some player friendly changes. Sign up for feeders, qualifiers, and the UBC here.

Players' Podcast: Rebel Stakes Preview + Friday and Saturday Santa Anita

February 22, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they look deep into the key Kentucky Derby prep, the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Then Frank Scatoni is here with tips and analysis for both Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita.

Players' Podcast: What Did We Learn from the Risen Star?

February 20, 2024 16:17 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick things off talking about the upcoming contest at Sam Houston Race Park, where there will be NHC and BCBC seats on the line. Then they look back at the Risen Star Day with thoughts on all the key performances including Sierra Leone, Track Phantom, Catching Freedom, Resilience, Honor Marie, Hall of Fame, Tarifa, Intricate, Drip, Tuscan Sky, and many more. Last but not least,  they look ahead to this weekend's races quickly and talk about rewatching The Sopranos.

Players' Podcast: Action from Tampa, Santa Anita, and Japan

February 16, 2024 13:07 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they discuss the Risen Star, Tampa Bay Downs, and Santa Anita. Then Klaus Ebner is here to talk about the Hyacinth Stakes and February Stakes from Japan on Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Players' Podcast: The Churchill Downs - Bob Baffert Standoff and Much More

February 12, 2024 20:17 - 1 hour - 43 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show by looking back at a big weekend of racing action with thoughts on No More Time, Agate Road, Change of Command, Endlessly, and Maymun, as well as their general thoughts on the CDI/Baffert standoff and the Super Bowl. Next up, Kim Weir is back -- and better than ever! She tells PTF all about her new role at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and how we can help.

Players' Podcast -- Sam F. Davis Day + Super Bowl

February 09, 2024 17:57 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MB

PTF and Rich Averill kick things off with a discussion about all the stakes and some bonus coverage for Sam F. Davis Day at Tampa Bay Downs. Then JK drops by to talk about the Superbowl, tell us about the Lane's End Legacy of the Week, and give his own analysis of the big race.

Players' Podcast: Kentucky Derby Clues from the Weekend

February 05, 2024 12:47 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to look back at the four Triple Crown prep races from the weekend with thoughts on Nysos' romp in the Bob Lewis, Fierceness's disappointing run in the Holy Bull, Mystik Dan putting himself on the map in the Southwest and a gritty effort by Uncle Heavy in the Withers. Listen in for thoughts and analysis on these runners as well as Hades, Domestic Product, Just Steel and many more.

Racing With Roman, S2, E5: Holy Bull Day

February 03, 2024 15:45 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

PTF is joined by Larry Roman to go over three races on the Holy Bull day card, including a turf race where the pace could come back, the return to the races of a promising three-year-old in Born Noble, and the return of the two-year-old champion in Fierceness.

Players' Podcast: Kentucky Derby Preps and the 1/ST Coast-to-Coast

February 02, 2024 14:59 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro kicks things off by going over a very interesting -- if potentially chalky -- 1/ST Coast-to-Coast that offers lots of opportunities to use additional pools to maximize your opinions. The bet is all graded stakes this week and takes place in just about as narrow a time window as it can (about 1:15). Get involved! Two of the C2C races are Kentucky Derby preps, the Holy Bull and Robert B Lewis, and those will be discussed along with the Withers and Southwest Stakes. Stick ...

Pro Player Diary Season 2--1/30/24--Fade the Narrative

January 30, 2024 17:18 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Sean Boarman and PTF are back for season 2 of the Pro Player Diary, where they talk about whatever is on their mind, usually through the prism of horse racing. They kick off catching up on Sean's exploits since his BCBC win and look back at the HKIR races, talk about swearing at the Eclipse Awards, go into detailed analysis of several of the Pegasus Day races, and give a fade-the-narrative bet for the Super Bowl.

Players' Podcast: Pegasus Day Recap

January 29, 2024 17:36 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

PTF and JK are here to look back at an action-packed day of racing. From National Treasure's win in the big one, to Warm Heart's heartwarming swansong to Oisin Murphy dancing while balancing on the back of a chair, there's a lot of great information here. Other horses/people included in the discussions include Integration, Tumbarumba, Ruby Nell, Dida, Olivia Darling, Irad Ortiz Jr, Frankie Dettori, Angel Cordero, and many, many more.

Racing With Roman, S2, E4: Pegasus Day

January 27, 2024 15:07 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

PTF is joined by Larry Roman and Dayryl Thomas to go over three races on the Pegasus Day card.

Players' Podcast: Pegasus Day Spot Plays, the Coast-to-Coast Pick Five and More

January 26, 2024 02:40 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

PTF and Brian Nadeau kick things off talking about the full card on Pegasus Day with an emphasis on the Pick Six. Then PTF goes solo for a bit and runs down his thoughts on the remaining three races in the 1/ST Bet Coast-to-Coast Pick Five from Santa Anita. We close things out with a visit from Drew Coatney where he and PTF talk about the concept of social betting and the new KUTT app. Use this link to get a 10% signup bonus.

Sport of Kings Racing Partners Special: Dallas Stewart and Michael Kares

January 26, 2024 02:17 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

PTF sits down with Michael Kares and Dallas Stewart. First, Stewart gives a last-minute update on Hoist the Gold and his preparations for the Pegasus. Then he and Michael tell us about an exciting first-time starter in at Fair Grounds on Saturday (Devilsgotacause). Next, Michael gives us a rundown of the SoK horses competing this weekend including Critical Threat, The Best Distance, April Antics, Messi the Magician, and Life Changer.

Pegasus Day Pick Six Analysis

January 26, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

PTF is back with you on this show that features two In the Money Media stalwarts, Nick Tammaro and Matt Bernier, as they go over the all-stakes Pick Six for Saturday with thoughts on the likes of Francesco Clemente, Stone Age, Maryquitecontrary, Intrepid Daydream, Star Fortress, Fluffy Socks, Hejazi, Accretive, Warm Heart, Integration, First Mission, National Treasure, and many more.

Tropical Turf Pick Three Show for Sunday at Gulfstream

January 25, 2024 13:41 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

PTF and JK are back with a fun show that gives thoughts, tips, and analysis on the races of the Tropical Turf Pick Three for Sunday of Pegasus weekend but also have plenty of applicable evergreen chatter about strategy and ticket construction. The Tropical Turf Pick Three is one of the best bets going, with a 15% takeout and a $3 minimum, both of which favor the player. Listen along and play along!

Tropical Turf Pick Three for Gulfstream Pegasus Saturday

January 25, 2024 13:36 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

PTF and JK are back with a fun show that gives thoughts, tips, and analysis on the three stakes races of the Tropical Turf Pick Three for Pegasus Day but also have plenty of applicable evergreen chatter about strategy and ticket construction. The Tropical Turf Pick Three is one of the best bets going, with a 15% takeout and a $3 minimum, both of which favor the player. Listen and play along!

Players' Podcast: Get Ready For Gulfstream/Kentucky Derby Buy-Sell-Hold

January 23, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Loaded show to kick off a busy week! It begins with Nick Tammaro stopping by as we look back at a fun Saturday of racing at Fair Grounds and start picking through the results of Kentucky Derby Future Pool 3, with thoughts on a whole bunch of runners and some speculation about the Bob Baffert triumvirate of Muth, Maymun, and Nysos. Next up, Rich Rosa of Daily Racing Form is here to tell us about his new role and also about the PDJF benefit his band, Play Date, is doing at Boston Johnny's in...

Racing With Roman, S2, E3: Gulfstream Late Card Spot Plays

January 20, 2024 15:43 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

PTF is back with Lawrence P. Roman, who talks about his time in the New York construction business and how he relates that to horse racing and the state of the game. Then he gives his thoughts on races 7, 8, and 10 today at Gulfstream Park.

Tropical Turf Pick Three for Gulfstream Sunday

January 19, 2024 18:13 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

PTF and JK are back with a fun show that gives thoughts, tips, and analysis on the races of the Tropical Turf Pick Three on Sunday but also have plenty of applicable evergreen chatter about strategy and ticket construction. The Tropical Turf Pick Three is one of the best bets going, with a 15% takeout and a $3 minimum, both of which favor the player. Listen along and play along!

Tropical Turf Pick Three for Gulfstream Saturday

January 19, 2024 18:06 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

PTF and JK are back with a fun show that gives thoughts, tips, and analysis on the races of the Tropical Turf Pick Three but also have plenty of applicable evergreen chatter about strategy and ticket construction. The Tropical Turf Pick Three is one of the best bets going, with a 15% takeout and a $3 minimum, both of which favor the player. Listen along and play along!

Players' Podcast: Santa Anita Saturday + Pegasus Contest Preview

January 19, 2024 17:51 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

PTF kicks on with Nick Tammaro as they go a tangent about Houston sports before coming around to their planned topic: the Santa Anita Pick Six on Saturday. Next up is Dustin Fabian from Xpressber/1/ST Racing as he gives us all the meaningful details about this year's Pegasus World Cup Betting Challenge, a great deal for players with $50,000 added to the pot by 1/ST. Learn more and sign up today at PWCBC.com. Then we hear from JK with his very first Lane's End Legacy of the Week segment, fo...

Tropical Turf Pick Three for Friday

January 18, 2024 18:25 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

PTF and JK are here with their thoughts, tips, and analysis of the Tropical Turf Pick Three for Friday. The Tropical Turf Pick Three is a $3 minimum, 15% takeout bet that is one of the most horseplayer friendly wagers around. We encourage you to listen and play along.

Players' Podcast: Listener Questions

January 16, 2024 16:31 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

PTF and JK are here to look back at Book'em Danno's win in the Pasco and to chat about some listener questions involvoing the handicapping contest schedule, the advantage of bets like the 1/ST Coast-t0-Coast Pick, and Mike Repole's new NTA organization.

Racing With Roman: S2, E2: Spot Plays from Gulfstream on Saturday

January 13, 2024 15:49 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

PTF and Larry Roman recap last week's successes, talk about Larry's recent conversations with HISA, and handicap a trio of races from Gulfstream: races 3, 6 and 8.

Players' Podcast: Santa Anita Cal Cup Day

January 13, 2024 00:46 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

PTF hosts Jeff "Chappy" Chapman, Skip Pearring, and Dean Keppler of inthemoneypodcast.com as they go through the Cal Cup Day card at Santa Anita.

Tropical Turf Pick Three Show for Sunday

January 12, 2024 15:18 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

PTF and JK are here to give their thoughts, tips, and analysis of the all-Turf Pick Three at Gulfstream Park this Sunday. The All-Turf Pick Three is a $3 minimum, 15% takeout bet that is one of the most player-friendly wagers out there. We encourage you to listen and play along.

Tropical Turf Pick Three Show for Saturday

January 12, 2024 15:14 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

PTF and JK are here to give their thoughts, tips, and analysis of the all-Turf Pick Three at Gulfstream Park this Saturday. The All-Turf Pick Three is a $3 minimum, 15% takeout bet that is one of the most player-friendly wagers out there. We encourage you to listen and play along.

Way Too Early Derby Top 10 + Sport of Kings Racing Partnerships

January 12, 2024 11:26 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

The show kicks on with PTF and JK going through the official In the Money Players' Podcast Kentucky Derby Top Ten list compiled by Eric DeCoster. You can read Eric's piece here. Next up, Bob Berenson and Maria Lynn from Sport of Kings Racing Partnerships are here to talk about their team and their unique spin on the partnership experience. To learn more about them, check out their website.

1/ST Coast-to-Coast Carryover!

January 07, 2024 14:47 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

PTF and JK are here with thoughts, tips, and analysis on the $186,880 carryover for Sunday's 1/ST Coast-to-Coast.

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