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In The Money Players' Podcast

1,227 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours 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

Show #27 - Tuesday, March 26 (#askitm)

March 27, 2019 06:57 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

PTF and JK are back with a round of #askitm. Topics include the Louisiana Derby(33:00), the choice of races in the Fair Grounds' mandatory Pick Five sequence(2:15), the concept of horseplayers' grading their bets(23:00), and the #iamhorseracing hashtag(1:09:50).

Show #26 - Friday, March 22 (Frank McGoey)

March 22, 2019 22:56 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MB

Frank McGoey is back by popular demand to tell us all about the rumplemintz incident(00:55), and to walk us through his race-by-race thoughts on the Louisiana Derby card (21:00).

Show #25: The Santa Anita Situation (with Craig Bernick)

March 21, 2019 00:32 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Craig Bernick of Glen Hill Farm and the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation is here  to talk to PTF and JK about four things: the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park (3:15), Elate's prospects this season (19:30), the Santa Anita situation (22:20), and the latest TIF white paper that aims to free the data (1:00). Plus, the return of an unwanted guest: dodgy hotel WIFI (IPTF thinks he edited most of the issues out but apologizes in advance).

Show 24: (Marshall Gramm, Nancy Holthus)

March 14, 2019 23:26 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

It's a preview of Rebel Day at Oaklawn Park. First, Marshall Gramm is here (2:15) to talk about his new racetrack economics class and give some Saturday thoughts. Then Fox Sports' Nancy Holthus stops by (28:30) to talk about her life in racing and go in-depth with her thoughts on the Saturday OP stakes.

Show #23 - Sunday, March 10 (Gang of Four's Kevin Kilroy, Chris Larmey)

March 11, 2019 22:40 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

PTF and JK talk about Derby prep action from the weekend. Then it's Kevin Kilroy to explain about "the fours" and talk about his racing -- and podcast -- fandom. Lastly, Chris Larmey stops by to chat about changes to the NHC free contests as well as handicapping and betting theory. Oh, and we try not to brag too much about all the winners we gave out on Friday.

Show #22 - March 8, 2019 (Laffit Pincay III, Rich Averill)

March 09, 2019 01:55 - 54 minutes - 71.6 MB

Laffit Pincay III of Fox Sports is here to talk about his life in racing and this weekend's Triple Crown preps. Then Tampa Bay form expert -- and leading owner -- Rich Averill stops by to mark your card for Tampa on Saturday. Plus, breakfast cereal in the fridge? Who knew?

Show # 21 - March 4, 2019 (Kim Weir, Eric Guillot

March 05, 2019 03:07 - 1 hour - 110 MB

It's a deluxe edition of the podcast. First up, PTF and JK go over the Fountain of Youth, and talk about Fourgate. Then Kim Weir drops by to talk about her work with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Finally, we celebrate Mardi Gras with a visit from Eric Guillot who takes us from the swamp to the winner's circle and nearly everywhere in between. Plus, PTF tries to get a cooking lesson.

Show #20 - Friday, March 1 (Jake Ballis of Blacktype Thoroughbreds)

March 02, 2019 01:44 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Jake Ballis of Black Type Thoroughbreds joins to talk about getting started in the horse business, plus what's happened in his career so far as a bloodstock agent and owner. Jake sticks around to go over all nine graded stakes races at Gulfstream Park on Saturday with PTF and JK.

Show #19 - Monday, February 25 (Tommy Massis)

February 26, 2019 09:57 - 56 minutes - 75.2 MB

Tommy "The Hammer" Massis stops by to talk about how he went from a losing player to a winning one, plus thoughts on betting strategy, handicapping, and grinding for a living. Plus, a fateful elevator ride with Dyan Cannon.

Show #18 - Thursday, February 21 (#askitm)

February 22, 2019 12:27 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

The listeners program the show with a series of questions about handicapping, betting, and contests for PTF and JK. Also, the guys look back quickly at last weekend's Derby preps and talk about an excellent place to eat in JK's new home-away-from home, Hot Springs, Arkansas (DeLuca's).

Show #17- February 19, 2019 (NHC Winner Scott Coles)

February 18, 2019 10:30 - 49 minutes - 69.4 MB

NHC winner Scott Coles joins PTF for a detailed look back at his big win including strategy, handicapping, and his use of feel.

Show #16 - February 15, 2019 (Frank McGoey)

February 16, 2019 03:27 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Frank McGoey joins PTF and JK to go over all of the graded stakes races at Fair Grounds on Saturday. Plus, the "Inside" story of JK's peacekeeping mission in Las Vegas.

Show 15 -- February 12, 2019 (NHC review)

February 13, 2019 04:10 - 54 minutes - 80.1 MB

It's the NHC review show. PTF and JK reflect back on a fun weekend in Las Vegas and talk about racing from Florida. Plus, a new hashtag for listeners to ask questions, #askitm and a few of JK's greatest hits.

Show# 14 - Wednesday, February 6 (NHC Preview Show)

February 07, 2019 05:09 - 1 hour - 99.8 MB

Another day, another edition of the In The Money Players’ Podcast. This is the National Horseplayers’ Championship Preview Show and we wanted to get it released early so players could listen on their way to Vegas. There are short interviews with Scott Carson, Michele Ravencraft, Karen Carey, Tommy Massis, Eliot Honaker, Paul Shurman, Shona Rosenblum, Mike Beychok, Nate Newby, and Dave Gutfreund. We hear predictions for this year’s event and learn about their NHC strategies, data preferences, ...

Show# 13 - February 5, 2019 (Pat Cummings of TIF and Steve Byk)

February 06, 2019 02:26 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

It’s a loaded show. First, PTF and JK talk about racing from last weekend, including Derby preps at Aqueduct, Florida and Santa Anita. Then, Pat Cummings of the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation comes by to talk about what racing’s response should be to recent changes in the gaming landscape (HINT: It’s not merely to ask for a slice of the pie). Finally, in a long-awaited visit, we’ve got Steve Byk here to talk about this year’s National Horseplayers Championship and the coverage he’ll be providin...

Show #12 - February 1, 2019 (Pegasus Winner Preston Simms)

February 02, 2019 04:20 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

A busy week around here. First, PTF and JK talk about stakes races this weekend. Then Pegasus contest winner Preston Simms comes by to talk about how he took down more than $300,000 last weekend. Finally, our old friend Scott Gramling is here to talk about the game on everyone's mind this week -- the Super Bowl.

Show #11 - January 29, 2019 (Michael McCarthy)

January 30, 2019 01:51 - 43 minutes - 52.7 MB

Trainer Michael McCarthy joins PTF and JK to talk about City of Light and the Pegasus World Cup win. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the big race and a quick recap of the turf.

Show #10 - January 25, 2019 (Acacia Courtney)

January 26, 2019 02:18 - 59 minutes - 72.8 MB

On today's IN THE MONEY PLAYERS' PODCAST (see what I did there?), the Peoples' Champ and I talk about all the stakes races on the Gulfstream Park card on Saturday, highlighted by the Pegasus World Cup and inaugural Pegasus World Cup Turf. Then Acacia Courtney stops by to talk about the big weekend, her background, and what she likes to see in the paddock. Plus, the debut of "Too Hot for DRF."

Show #9 - Tuesday, January 22, 2019 (Eddie Olczyk)

January 23, 2019 03:02 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

There's a lot going on on the latest ITM pod. Have we seen the Oaks winner? Has JK changed his mind about the roulette bet? Should "Too Hot for DRF" become a regular pod segment? The answers to these questions plus Eddie Olczyk stops by to talk racing and deliver advice that could save your life. . .literally.

Show #8 - Friday, January 18, 2019 (Jason Beem)

January 19, 2019 00:47 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

The mastermind of the Beemie Awards, Jason Beem himself joins in to talk about horse racing, poker, his background and overcoming anxiety issues. He sticks around with PTF and JK to go over four stakes races from Fair Grounds on Saturday.

Show #7 - Tuesday, January 14, 2019 (Dave Gutfreund)

January 15, 2019 07:55 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

The latest NHC Tour champ Dave Gutfreund joins PTF and JK to give his thoughts on his remarkable tour win and the industry at large.

Show #6 - Friday, January 11, 2019 (Sean Tugel)

January 12, 2019 01:33 - 57 minutes - 75.4 MB

Winstar's Sean Tugel joins PTF and JK to talk about what's going on at the farm, the Stablemates Racing Partnership, and stakes races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita. Plus, why Nick Foles is like a salty gelding

Show #5 - Tuesday, January 8, 2019 (Joe Migliore)

January 09, 2019 03:19 - 42 minutes - 56.1 MB

Special guest Joe Migliore joins in to talk about life working with West Point Thoroughbreds and the success of Gunmetal Gray this weekend. Before that, PTF and JK catch up, talk about stakes races from the weekend and go over the wild and wooly ride that the NHC Tour has been this season. Plus, JK trolls a friend.

Show #4 - January 4, 2019 (Chris Fallica)

January 05, 2019 01:50 - 55 minutes - 68.5 MB

First up, PTF and JK catch up after New Year's day and answer a listener's lifestyle question about Santa Anita. Then Chris Fallica, aka The Bear from College Gameday, joins in the fun. He and JK give their views about the NCAA Championship game and then they discuss all the stakes races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita on Saturday. Plus, listen to find out why JK relates to top Derby contender Coliseum.

Show #3 - January 1, 2019 (Eclipse Awards Show)

January 01, 2019 22:28 - 38 minutes - 46.2 MB

PTF and JK go over their selections for the 2018 Eclipse Awards. Show includes lots of references to Long On Value, as well as a spirited debate about who deserves Horse of the Year, should it be Justify or Accelerate.

Show #2 - December 28, 2018 (Opening Day Santa Anita recap)

December 29, 2018 02:23 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

On this show, PTF and JK discuss JK’s experience from Opening Day at Santa Anita including a description of a near brawl in the Eddie Logan Suite. JK talks more about how he uses workout reports to help find bets. Also, Buy-Sell-Hold with McKinzie for the Breeders’ Cup Classic and the eventual ruler of the Iron Throne. Plus, obscure pop culture references to Operation, Caddyshack, and possibly Seinfeld.

Show #1 - December 24, 2018 (Hello and Welcome)

December 25, 2018 03:38 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

On the first edition of the In The Money Players’ Podcast, hosts Peter Thomas Fornatale and Jonathon Kinchen talk about what to expect on the new show. It boils down to horse racing analysis – both on the industry side and the gambling side. In this episode, JK guides us through the Opening Day stakes at Santa Anita, and PTF and JK argue about Santa Anita’s new roulette wager.

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