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In The Money Players' Podcast

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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

Keeneland Show for Wednesday 10/19

October 18, 2022 21:36 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro are here with thoughts on the Keeneland Late Pick Five for Wednesday, October 19.

In The Money Players' Podcast | October 18, 2022

October 18, 2022 21:11 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Today's show kicks off with PTF and JK each make five early predictions for this year’s Breeders’ Cup.  Then Michelle Yu joins PTF for a look at longshots they are looking forward to betting at the BC. Last but not least, John Cox is here to talk about the 10 best things to do in Lexington, Kentucky, home of this year's Breeders' Cup. For more BC content, check out inthemoneypodcast.com and keep checking back on the In the Money Youtube channel, and make sure you rate, review and subscribe. F...

Mandatory Pick Six Payout at Santa Anita, Keeneland Tips and More

October 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Today’s show kicks off with JK and Nick Tammaro talking about the Late Pick Five at Keeneland on Saturday. Then Drew Coatney talks with Klaus Ebner, first about the last four races at Woodbine, then about the JRA action late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Justin Christein and Dean Keppler go over the Mandatory Pick Six payout at Santa Anita, and we wrap up with PTF hosting Jim Miller as they give their thoughts on the Hawthorne late Pick Four.

Keeneland Daily Podcast - October 14th, 2022

October 13, 2022 19:30 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

Nick Tammaro and Gabby Gaudet of Keeneland look at the $3 All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday, October 14th. The sequence begins in Race 5 (3:08 PM ET Post Time) and covers the two remaining turf races on the card as well.

Keeneland Daily Podcast - October 13th, 2022

October 12, 2022 19:44 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Nick Tammaro and Gabby Gaudet of Keeneland are here to preview the action on the Thursday card. They'll preview the Late Pick 5 which begins in Race 6 with a 3:40 PM ET post time.

10 Horses We Most Want to See at The Breeders' Cup + Much More

October 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

We kick off with PTF and Jessica Paquette each counting down the 5 horses they most want to see at this year's Breeders' Cup. Then Nick Tammaro drops by with thoughts on the Grade 1 racing action from across North America last weekend. Last but not least, Kim Weir is here to invite you to the http://trfinc.org/players (TRF Party Breeders' Cup Friday night).

Keeneland Special for Wednesday

October 11, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Jim Goodman of Keeneland joins PTF to look back at Opening Weekend, talk about the upcoming contest, and look ahead to the Wednesday Late Pick Five.

Players' Podcast: Tips and Analysis for Key Breeders Cup Prep Races Across the Country

October 07, 2022 18:04 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

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. ***If you want...

Keeneland Opening Day Special

October 07, 2022 11:36 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

PTF and Eric Solomon of http://inthemoneypodcast.com (inthemoneypodcast.com) are here with thoughts on the Keeneland Opening Day Pick Five. ***If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus - https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus (https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus) ***Join ITM Plus today for just one month and get all our Keeneland extra coverage plus our full ...

Thursday BAQ Carryover Show

October 06, 2022 16:25 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

PTF and Matt Vagvolgyi are here with their post scratches analysis of Belmont's Thursday Pick Six.

Keeneland Fall Meet Preview

October 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

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 ...

Players Podcast: Ken McPeek, Arc Review and More

October 04, 2022 17:34 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

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 Spo...

Players' Podcast: Breeders' Cup Classic Early Look With Mike Maloney + Richard Migliore on Rich Strike/Hot Rod Charlie

October 03, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

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 tha...

Laurel Stakes Special

September 30, 2022 18:45 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

PTF is joined by Maryland analyst Kali Francois as they go over the five stakes on Laurel's Saturday card.

Players' Podcast: Hawthorne, Churchill, Woodbine, Meadowlands

September 30, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

It's a wildly fun and busy weekend of racing and we've got you covered. This show kicks off with PTF and Jim Miller talking about the Hawthorne Invitational contest, which can be streamed online, as well as the Late Pick Four at HAW on Saturday, which includes the Hawthorne Derby, sponsored by Betmakers. Next up Scott Shapiro is here to talk about the Late Pick Four at Churchill Downs on Saturday, which includes two stakes races and the return of Rich Strike. Drew Coatney drops by to look a...

Players' Podcast - September 30, 2022

September 30, 2022 17:34 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

We kick off the show with Toshi Onikubo giving his thoughts on the Sprinters Stakes in Japan on Saturday night as well as his views on the Japanese runners in Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Next up PTF hosting JK and Steven Crist as they go over a stakes laden Pick Six at Belmont at the Big A on Saturday, which includes the return to the races of Breeders' Cup Classic contender Life Is Good. We wrap things up with Billy Kock of The Owner's Box podcast is here to go over the Golden Hour...

Players' Podcast: Dale Romans, Weekend Recap

September 27, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 48 MB

We kick off the show with Dale Romans talking about exciting two-year-olds and the effect that KTDF funding has had on his racing operation in Kentucky. Then PTF is joined by Nick Tammaro as they look back at the Grade 1 action from Parx on Saturday as well as racing from Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A. Horses covered include Taiba, Society, Cyberknife, Zandon, Simplification, Secret Oath, Echo Zulu, Kimari, Lady Rocket and more.

Players' Podcast: Bonus Coverage of Meadowlands and Churchill Downs

September 23, 2022 16:28 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MB

PTF is back with Nick Tammaro. They kick off the show talking about the Meadowlands at Monmouth meet and Nick shares some ideas about other northeastern racing this weekend. Then Scott Shapiro is here to talk with PTF about a quartet of stakes races at Churchill Downs this Saturday.

Players' Podcast - September 22, 2022

September 22, 2022 20:05 - 1 hour - 71 MB

We kick off the show with Edison Hatter of the First Over Podcast telling PTF and JK about Harrah's Hoosier Park's loaded Friday night card. Then Philip Shelton is here to go over the Grade 1 action at Parx at Saturday. Race Lens Matt Vagvolgyi is up next with his thoughts on the Saturday Belmont at Aqueduct Pick Six. As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing ...

Players' Podcast: Brad Cox, Weekend Recap

September 20, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

The new show kicks off with Brad Cox talking with PTF about the impact of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund on his operation, exciting two-year-olds, and potential Breeders' Cup starters. Then PTF welcomes Nick Tammaro as they discuss Modern Games' romp in the Woodbine Mile, the two two-year old G1s from north of the border, Churchill's two-year-old stakes winners, and a trio of graded grass races from BAQ, aka Royal Aqueduct.

Players' Podcast: Woodbine Mile Day Special

September 16, 2022 14:55 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

PTF and Drew Coatney are here to give their thoughts on the $250,000 Guaranteed Pick Five on Woodbine's Saturday card that includes three Grade 1s: the Summer, the Woodbine Mile, and the Natalma.

Aqueduct Meet Preview: BAQ in the New York Groove

September 14, 2022 20:52 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

With apologies to David Aragona (who does not appear on this show), PTF is stealing his pun. On this special edition of the show, presented by Adelphi Racing, PTF hosts a trio of guests, starting with Adelphi's own Matt Cutair, who talks about what he's most looking forward to at the upcoming meet and gives us a stable tour. Then Nick Tammaro is here to talk about how he'll alter his approach to this meet and how the different track configuration might effect a race like the Woodward, where L...

Kentucky Downs Show for Wednesday, September 14

September 14, 2022 14:52 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

PTF is joined by Caton Bredar of Kentucky Downs and ITM's own Jessica Paquette as they talk about the Kentucky Downs meet and go over the closing day late pick five.

Canterbury Park Big Ten BCBC Special for Thursday

September 13, 2022 22:19 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

PTF is here with Kevin Gorg of Canterbury Park and Howard Kravets of the HHH Horse Racing Podcast to talk about a great opportunity to qualify for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (11 seats to be awarded!) and go over the last five races on the Thursday night card. Play along in the Big Ten BCBC qualifier contest via Xpressbet or TVG or live at Canterbury. For more information, go to https://www.canterburypark.com/cbp_promotions/big-ten-bcbc-handicapping-contest/ (canterburypark.com). And ...

Players' Podcast: The Kentucky Derby Favorite, an Audience with the Queen, and More

September 12, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

We kick off the show with Jim Lawson of Woodbine who gives us an early look at the Woodbine Mile and tells us about that time he had an audience with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as we pay our respects. Next up, Nick Tammaro is here with thoughts on stakes races from Kentucky Downs and Del Mar including his thoughts on Cave Rock, the current Kentucky Derby future book (antepost) favorite. Declan Rix is here with a view on runners who competed in Ireland over the weekend who may be journey...

Kentucky Downs Late Pick Five Thoughts and Analysis for Sunday

September 11, 2022 15:59 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MB

Ken Kirchner, the Director of Wagering and Simulcasting at Kentucky Downs, and ITM's own Michael Domabyl join PTF for a look at the late Pick Five on Sunday, September 11.

Del Mar Closing Day Pick Six Show

September 10, 2022 19:09 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

Billy Koch and Michelle Yu are here with their thoughts on Sunday's Del Mar Mandatory Pick Six Payout.

Players' Podcast - September 9, 2022

September 09, 2022 19:27 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

The show kicks off with Nick Luck giving us some perspective on the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, who was, among other things, the most famous racing fan in the world.   He and PTF also talk about the Breeders’ Cup Win-and-You’re-In races in Ireland this weekend.   Next up, Jack Jenkins joins PTF as they look ahead to a stakes laden Saturday at Kentucky Downs.   Race Lens power user Matt Vagvolgyi and ITM’s own Drew Coatney are here to over the last four races at Woo...

Players' Podcast: FREAKline, and the Rest of the Labor Day Weekend Stakes Action

September 07, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to try to put into context what we saw in the Pacific Classic with Flightline's dominant Performance. Thoughts also on Olympiad's win and why he still may have been a bad bet. Also, which Breeders' Cup race should Life Is Good target and what on earth was Joel Rosario thinking aboard War Like Goddess? Loads of other stakes thoughts as well.

Kentucky Downs Podcast for Thursday, September 8

September 07, 2022 15:53 - 36 minutes - 29 MB

PTF is here with Tyler Whisman of In the Money Plus to look at what's been happening at Kentucky Downs this meet so far and to go over the Late Pick Five for Thursday, September 8. You can play along on Thursday via Horseplayer Happy Hour in a https://horseplayers.com/contest/1311646/horseplayers-happy-hour-bcbc-p-p-horseplayers-happy-hour-feeder-to-9-10-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-taa-and-trf.html ($20 contest) where the proceeds go to charity and there's $20,000 added to the Tour pot. Remem...

Kentucky Downs Podcast for Monday, September 5

September 05, 2022 14:56 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

Kentucky Downs' track announcer Larry Collmus and horseplayer Pat Cummings are here with thoughts, picks, and analysis on the late Pick Five for Monday's card at Kentucky Downs. Hosted by PTF and brought to you by Betmakers and the Fanduel Kentucky Downs meet.

Mid-Atlantic Pick Four Show for Monday, September 5

September 04, 2022 21:51 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Nick Tammaro and Jessica Paquette are here with thoughts on the Mid-Atlantic Pick Four. MTH 9 COL 7 MTH 10 COL 8

Live at Farrier Bar with Acacia Courtney

September 03, 2022 15:28 - 27 minutes - 63 MB

In the season four finale, return guest Acacia Courtney sits down with PTF to recap the Saratoga meet and look ahead to a great Saturday of racing at the Spa.

Pacific Classic Day Pick Six Show

September 02, 2022 20:10 - 50 minutes - 40.1 MB

Brought to you by our friends athttp://dmtc.com ( Del Mar Thoroughbred Club). Frank Scatoni and Scott Shapiro join PTF with their thoughts on the Pac Classic Day Pick Six.

In The Money Players' Podcast | September 2, 2022

September 02, 2022 16:32 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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 Sara...

Kentucky Downs Tips and Analysis for Thursday, September 1

September 01, 2022 13:47 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB

PTF hosts two sharp horseplayers to get their thoughts on Kentucky Downs' opening day. Noted KD expert Jack Jenkins is in the house, along with ITM's own Michael Domabyl, whose Kentucky Downs analysis you can read daily over at the website. ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email (https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email) - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our pa...

Kentucky Downs Meet Preview

August 30, 2022 21:36 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

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 http://openstable.io (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 ca...

Players' Podcast: Travers Recap and More

August 30, 2022 00:24 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

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 http://openstable.io (Open Stable Epicenter NFT). He tells us all about a day he describes as one of the best of his life.

Players' Podcast: Mid-Atlantic Pick Four for Monday, August 29

August 28, 2022 14:13 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MB

Jessica Paquette and Nick Tammaro are here with PTF to go over the Mid-Atlantic Pick Four for Monday, August 29. ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email (https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email) - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. ***If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and sho...

Live at Farrier Bar: Pro Players’ Roundtable Edition

August 27, 2022 15:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In a special live version of one of the most popular shows on the network, Sean Boarman and Paul Matties are Live at Farrier Bar with their thoughts on the Travers Day card. Brought to you by Mill Ridge Farm. ***Leave a comment with your thoughts! ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email (https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email) - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and...

Players' Podcast - Travers Stakes, Pat O'Brien and More!

August 26, 2022 18:04 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The show kicks off with coverage of the Pat O’Brien from Del Mar with Michelle Yu, Naomi Tukker, and Matt Bernier. Next it’s Steven Crist and JK for a look at the Travers Day Pick Six at Saratoga. Then we head down the Jersey Shore to Monmouth Park for a chat with Dallas Baker and Nick Tammaro. Matt Vagvolgyi drops by with analysis at Woodbine on Saturday. And last but not least Eric DeCoster is in for some Baby Talk. As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at http...

Friday NY Bred Showcase at Saratoga

August 26, 2022 02:48 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Nick Tammaro and award winning NY breeder and owner Marshall Gramm go in depth looking at the six stakes races on Friday’s NY bred showcase card at Saratoga As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show n...

Open Stable Presents an Inside Look at Epicenter

August 24, 2022 21:28 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

It's a special edition of the show brought to you by our friends at http://openstable.io (Open Stable) and the Legendary Racing Prospect Epicenter NFT. PTF kicks things off with Brian Klatsky of Open Stable as they explain this project, which is a digital/real world collectible as well as an all-access pass to one of the most exciting horses in training. Then Jonathon Kinchen of America's Day at the Races is here with Epicenter's owner Ron Winchell. In the next segment, PTF is back with Scott...

Players' Podcast: Early Travers Preview and Much More

August 22, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The show kicks off with PTF and Nick Tammaro taking an early look at this year’s Travers with thoughts on Epicenter, Cyberknife, Rich Strike and the rest of the prospective field. Then they look back at racing from Woodbine, Saratoga and Del Mar with thoughts on Nest, Spenderella, Love Reigns, With the Moonlight, Haughty, Caravel and many more. Plus, Nick gets off a line for the ages. Next up at 48:15 Brian Klatsky of Open Stable is here to tell us about the new https://openlocker.io/pages/jo...

Players' Podcast: Monday Mid-Atlantic Pick Four Special

August 21, 2022 22:44 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MB

Jessica Paquette and PTF are here with thoughts on the player-friendly Monday Mid-Atlantic Pick Four, with thoughts on four turf races between Monmouth and Colonial Downs.

Players' Podcast: Queen's Plate Day Special

August 21, 2022 14:05 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MB

PTF and Drew Coatney are here with thoughts on the later part of Woodbine's Queen's Plate Day card including two graded stakes and, of course, Canada's richest race, the 2022 version of the Queen's Plate.

Live at the Farrier Bar with Maggie Wolfendale

August 20, 2022 15:48 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

PTF sits down with Maggie Wolfendale to talk about Alabama Day at Saratoga. ***Leave a comment with your thoughts!  ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email (https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email) - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners.  ***If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and...

Players' Podcast - Woodbine Takeover, Monmouth, Saratoga and More!

August 19, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

It's a special Woodbine takeover of the late week show ahead of Queen's Plate Sunday hosted by PTF. We kick things off with Jeff Bratt from Woodbine talking about the big race and giving a few other thoughts on Woodbine's Sunday card as well. Woodbine has a good card on Saturday as well so next up we bring in Drew Coatney to go over the last four races. We head to Saratoga next for a segment with Phillip Shelton of Medallion Racing where we dive into the Pick Six which includes three stakes...

Players' Podcast: Queen's Plate Week Kickoff/Summer Meets Review

August 16, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

We start things off with DRF's Jay Privman talking to PTF about his thoughts on the Del Mar meet so far as well as the excitement to come with Flightline scheduled to make his next appearance in the Pacific Classic soon. Then Jim Lawson, Woodbine's CEO, is here with thoughts on their meet so far and to help us kick off a loaded week of coverage on this Queen's Plate week -- the Plate, Canada's richest race, is Sunday, August, 21. Last but not least, JK is here to look back at stakes racing ov...

Players' Podcast Special: York Ebor Meeting

August 15, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

There will be lots of Breeders' Cup clues revealed during York's Ebor meeting and PTF is here to host Michael Adolphson, of the BC content team, and Sky Sports Racing researcher Callum Helliwell as they talk over the three Win-and-Your-In races and much more.

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