In The Money Players' Podcast

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Ben Kudla from Equibase's The Inside Track Podcast to analyze some betting angles for Travers Stakes 2026 through RaceLens!Travers Stakes 2026 culminates into the ultimate horse racing prize for 3 year olds with the titans of the division throwing down for the summer's last million-dollar prize before the Breeders' Cup Classic! Kentucky Derby 2026 and Belmont Stakes 2026 champ Golden Tempo looks to cement himself as the king of the crop inside of the stacked 10-horse field which includes (from top to bottom): Louisiana Derby 2026 winner Emerging Market, Preakness Stakes 2026 winner Napoleon Solo, Tampa Bay Derby 2026 winner The Puma, Jim Dandy 2026 winner and Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade, Kentucky Derby third-place finisher and maiden Ocelli, Haskell Stakes 2026 winner Baby Vino and Southwest Stakes 2026 winner Silent Tactic, just to name the majority. The field also includes Leading Change for Brad Cox, a colt who is undefeated from two starts and enters from a victory in the Indiana Derby 2026, and Sea Strike, who will look to ascend from a victory in the Curlin Stakes 2026 at Saratoga to the top prize in the Travers Stakes. RaceLens is an exclusive subscription software through Equibase that provides proprietary data, figures & custom past performances to elevate your handicapping game! Learn more about RaceLens on the Equibase website: https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqpViewSubscription.cfm?Incltxt=eqpViewStatsRaceLensSub.cfm

Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They begin today with an update on the wellbeing of Irish Champion Dylan Browne McMonagle, hospitalised after a horror fall at Bellewstown yesterday. IHRB CMO Jennifer Pugh has news. Also today, Nick and Lee comment on the latest proposals for tax hikes on the betting industry from ex-PM Gordon Brown on Radio 4's Today program. Plus, James Willoughby joins with his take on some of the surprise highlights from York, in particular featuring Strensall winner Archivist, whose owners' manager Richard Brown joins the show to confirm a bid for the Breeders' Cup Mile. Jour de Galop's Adrien Cugnasse pays tribute to the retiring Jean Claude Rouget, while Nemone Routh runs us through plans for Daryz, Calandagan and the Aga Khan Studs likely Breeders' Cup squad, and Oli Bell celebrates at Goffs with vendor Oliver McMurray, whose homebred by Blue Point topped yesterday's sale.

A Special edition of the podcast, in association with Weatherbys, as Nick talks at some length to Hill n' Dale President John Sikura about his own background, breeding and racing thoroughbreds, standing some of the world's best stallions, the future of the sport, and his own philosophy on business and life. A must listen.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First today, all conquering Joseph O'Brien spins Nick through his likely team for Australia this autumn/spring, with perhaps a dozen horses to ship and many of those with legitimate Melbourne Cup aspirations as things stand. Also today, a sparkling Jim Bolger on Sparan Nua's run at York, plus a report on last night's Hurling for Cancer Fundraiser. Nick catches up with Eve Johnson Houghton, who explains why Zavateri is wheeling round quickly again at Goodwood this weekend, while Michael Dods picks through his options for gelded Gimcrack hero Arapaho Gold. Kieran Clark has the Timeform perspective, while Kennet Valley's Sam Hoskins talks Night in Vegas and Calendar Girl.

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In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) return for this episode of the Players' Podcast looking back at all the stellar horse racing action from this past weekend!Topics covered on this show include the sensational win by Knightsbridge in Pacific Classic 2026 at Del Mar on Saturday, in which he easily trounced Breeders' Cup winner Full Serrano to bound away for jockey Junior Alvarado and Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, the same tandem that campaigned Kentucky Derby 2025 winner Sovereignty, who is another contender for the Breeders' Cup Classic this fall. The two also look back at Alabama Stakes 2026, where Counting Stars was denied the Triple Tiara in an upset win by My Gun's Loaded. All of the major horse racing action from this past weekend is covered in this episode, so don't miss it!

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Newsboy David Yates to canter around the racing headlines from across the globe. They begin at home by breaking the news that Bet365 founder Denise Coates, amongst the UK's wealthiest, has become a racehorse owner with Dan Skelton. The trainer himself confirms the news and tells us about their partnership and Denise's purchase. Also on today's show, a comprehensive review of a huge International weekend. We hear from Ed Crisford on Morny heroine Señorita Bonita, from Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett on Melbourne Cup hopeful Defiantly, and we check in with Matt Bernier on what exactly was achieved by Knightsbridge in his Pacific Classic romp. Plus, rounding up the rest of the top level action from Deauville and York, and Wesley Ward with a glorious reflection on Bacio's Nunthorpe.

Nick joined in the paddock ahead of the final day or York's Ebor meeting by Timeform's Dan Barber. Ger Lyons is on FaceTime to look ahead to his three on the Knavesmire this afternoon, where he hopes two should certainly be in the shake-up. With Zavateri bidding for Group 1 glory in the City of York Stakes, owner Mick Mariscotti shares their hopes for him this afternoon, as he'll be watching on from the Scottish Highlands. ITV's Oli Bell has a quick word ahead of their live Opening Show and Matt Chapman bombards us with to prove he's been out of the loop in terms of the NLD this week! York's James Brennan closes out the show for us from there this morning before we hear from Peter Fornatale in the US about a worry case of confidential veterinary records being leaked and used by punters.

The In The Money Media late-week show starts with a look at Pacific Classic 2026 Day out at Del Mar this Saturday (Aug. 22) with Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) analyzing the horse racing action alongside Jonathon Kinchen (JK). Mikee P then takes the reins for the remainder of the show with a look at horse racing spot plays for Claiming Crown Day at Colonial Downs this Saturday (Aug. 22) as well as a look at Monmouth Park action for Sunday (Aug. 23) alongside ITM Blog contributor Eric Solomon.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) are back to talk horse racing action taking place at Saratoga this Saturday (Aug. 22), a day which includes Alabama Stakes 2026 and much more!Catch all of the great contest opportunities over on TwinSpires Tournaments: https://www.twinspires.com/tournaments

We know Pedro Lanz can scope out a two-turn horse but he can pick out a dazzling debut winner as well! Self-made bloodstock extraordinaire Pedro Lanz joins this week to talk his journey and the unveiling of Inshallah!

Coming to you on Day 3 of York's Ebor Festival from the paddock as Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to reflect first on the action from day 2 where once again Andrew Balding was in the limelight as Kalpana shone in the Yorkshire Oaks for Juddmonte. On the back of two smart performances from two year old fillies yesterday, Lydia chooses between Libertango and Sun Goddess for the Cheveley Park later this season as she looks at what they achieved yesterday. Ahead of the Group 1 City of Troy Nunthorpe Stake this afternoon we hear from Johnny Portman, who hopes Rumstar can finally bag his Group 1 and Caitlin Ward discusses whether she thinks Bacio, whom she bought and is trained by her father in law Wesley, will handle the softer conditions and show the same form he did at Ascot where he blew everybody away. Lauren Mahan and Maiti Stirling from York pop along, we have our daily updates from Timeform and Worldpool and we head off for a nice glass of rose to end the show with Neil Phillips.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by handicapper and horseplayer Jackson Muniz to preview some of the horse racing action taking place at Saratoga Race Course this Friday (Aug. 21), which features races inside this week's ITM Horseplayers Tour contest!The ITM Horseplayers Tour is a series of Pick and Pray contest running up to the Breeders' Cup that only cost $20 to enter every Friday with all proceeds going directly to supporting various causes through Breeders' Cup Charities! Plus, consistent play in these contests is rewarded because players can earn spots into Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) feeders the following day as well as spots in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs, which are reserved for the top performers in the contests! One lucky player will have the chance to play and win a $10,000 BCBC Seat in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs at no extra charge!Enter this week's contest here: https://horseplayers.com/contest/2399293/friday-featured-hp-bcbc-p-p-in-the-money-horseplayers-tour-feeder-to-8-22-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-bc-charities.html

Nick joined on the Knavesmire this morning by Jane Mangan to first reflect on the action from day 1 including Item causing a slight upset in the Juddmonte International and on that, racing manager Barry Mahon joins the show to share what it meant to him and the family and also looks ahead to Kalpana this afternoon in the Yorkshire Oaks. TPD's Adam Mills shares looks at what the figures tells us about how the Juddmonte was run and Lewis Tomlinson of Timeform reflects on that race as well as Maltese Cross's victory in the Voltigeur. Jane makes the case for why the latter must surely now head to France for the Arc over the St Leger and Amy Murphy is also along as she looks forward to Tokaido in the Harry's Half Million today. Finally, as we like to do at these major festivals, we're wine tasting with Neil Phillips and testing out the offering in the Paddock Pavilion restaurant with Steve Cooper.

In The Money Media is back with another episode of the Harness Players' Podcast focused on the multi-million-dollar day of horse racing at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania this Saturday (Aug. 22)! Host Ray Cotolo is joined by handicappers Mikee P and Edison Hatter to preview the main events on Sun Stakes Saturday, which pins some of the best in competition in harness racing. This episode covers the $250,000 James Lynch Memorial 2026, $250,000 Delmonica Hanover 2026, $300,000 Max Hempt Memorial 2026 and the $300,000 Earl Beal Jr. Memorial 2026.

Nick Luck joined on course by David Yates ahead of the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse this morning ahead of a cracking day of racing and they begin by previewing this afternoon's Juddmonte International, with the help of Timeform's Kieran Clarke. Then Sam Haggas is along to share why he thinks Maltese Cross could turn around the form with Derby winner Christmas Day in the Voltigeur. Trainers Tom Clover and Hugo Palmer look ahead to their best chances on the Knavesmire this week, with appearances via FaceTime and finally the Tote's Alex Frost looks forward to the next four days from a World Pool perspective.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for a canter through today's racing headlines. At York, on the eve of the famous Ebor Festival, they hear from clerk Anthea Leigh about the rainfall and likely conditions of the track ahead of the week's feature race, the Juddmonte International. Timeform's Dan Barber tees up the Ombudsman-Constitution River clash through the ratings organisation's lens, while Almaqam's rider Kieran Shoemark welcomes the rain while previewing an excellent book of Group Race rides this week. We also hear from trainers Paddy Twomey - who still has a strong squad despite the enforced absence of Moody in the Yorkshire Oaks - and James Owen, who has high hopes of City of York representative Rogue Diplomat.

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Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer, Lee Mottershead, to look at today's racing headline. First today TBA chair Philip Newton explores whether a private equity initiative could be back on the table for racing with the rehabilitation of Project Pace. Also today, fresh from success with Wimbledon Hawkeye at Deauville, George Scott look ahead to more potential riches at York's Ebor Festival and has an update on Arc bound Bay City Roller. Meanwhile Michael Dodds shares his excitement at one of the most talented two-year-olds he's trained, currently favourite for the Gimcrack Stakes at York. Plus Nick and Lee provide a comprehensive review of the action from Deauville over the weekend, look ahead to the Juddmonte International, canvas TPD'a Adam Mills's view on Survie's win in the Grade 1 Christophe Clement Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday night, while Bernard Condren, GOFFS & Arqana auctioneer, gives us the low down on another spelling binding session from the Arqana Yearling Sale on Sunday.

Mikee P gets up early Sunday for a look at the Saratoga card on August 16th. TwinSpires.com has a $600 SSBC qualifier today for the $3500 SSBC on Travers Day. Go to TwinSpires.com and click on the Tournaments Tab for more info.

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Baby Talk Presented by Keeneland Sales | Saratoga Saturday 2-Year-Old Preview | August 15The future stars of Thoroughbred racing take center stage on this episode of Baby Talk Presented by Keeneland Sales!Join In The Money Media's Jonathon Kinchen (JK) and Cormac Breathnach, Director of Keeneland Sales, as they break down the loaded lineup of 2-year-old races at Saratoga on Saturday, August 15! Get expert insights into the pedigrees, sales backgrounds, and racing potential of the most exciting juveniles on the card before they hit the track.Many of these rising stars trace their roots to Keeneland Sales, and Dean also previews the upcoming Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world's largest and most influential Thoroughbred auction. Learn what buyers should expect, which pedigrees are generating the most buzz, and why the September Sale continues to shape the future of racing around the globe.

This edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show kicks off with Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sitting with co-host Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to analyze horse racing action from Saratoga Race Course for this Saturday (Aug. 15) in a segment sponsored by the Adelphi Racing Club. PTF then hands over the reins to Mikee P, who chats with ITM Blog contributor Michael Domabyl to find spot plays for Saturday's horse racing action at Colonial Downs before Mikee wraps the show with The Gallop Out's Ryan Anderson in a segment breaking down racing from Monmouth Park for Saturday.

Nick is joined by ITV and Sky broadcaster Matt Chapman to canter through today's racing news. First today, William Haggas gives us a comprehensive rundown on his big profile runners in coming days at Deauville, Newbury and York, with a notable warning over the participation of leading Ebor fancy Klassleader. Also on today's show, Ciaran Maher on the acquisition of Point of Law, now set for the Caulfield Cup and beyond. Plus, with an astonishingly successful Fasig Tipton Saratoga sale in the rearview, Nick catches up not only with Fasig `President Boyd Browning, but also Hunter Rankin, who with the Boersma family, steered their ownership entity The Flying Dutchmen to over $21m dollars of bloodstock out of the sale. Meanwhile, Nick and Matt get in to the weeds of this week's political issues.

Kings Plate 2026 coverage on the network. PTF and Mikee P have the $5 Stakes Pick 3 covering races 7,9 and 10 (Kings Plate). This bet has a 15% takeout and a $5 minimum and is listed as a special bet on Saturday. PTF then grabs Adam Mills of Total Performance Data for a Look at the Kings Plate itself by the Numbers. On Saturday, August 15, the 1st leg of Canada's Triple Crown will be contested, and ITM has you covered all weekend!

PTF and Matt Bernier preview another ITM Horseplayers Tour contest this Friday, August 14th on Horseplayers.com. The feeders have 2 ways to win your way to a BCBC seat this fall. Finish in the Top 4 and make the playoffs for a chance at a BCBC seat. Finish in the top 10% and compete in the Saturday BCBC contest and win a seat that way. This week Friday Saratoga is back on the menu and the guys have you covered!

From harness fan to a @BreedersCup runner, Bob Hansen has the chops to tell us a lot about racing. Hear about his horses, his luck and his life changing scores. Without further ado....HEEEERE'S BOB!

Nick is joined by broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght for a look at the racing headlines around the world. With Vicky Foxcroft MP set to take control of the gambling brief in the UK, Nick talks to her shadow Louie French MP, and asks him what we can except from this new appointment, and what he makes of the Prime Minister's early pronouncements on the betting industry. Also today, Andrew Black, Betfair founder and owner-breeder, looks forward to what could be a famous double on the Knavesmire next week with two homebred fillies, including Tattycoram in the Yorkshire Oaks. Aga Khan Studs' Nemone Routh looks forward to a busy few days, with Rayif and more at Deauville and a very exciting addition to the Juddmonte International in Zaydann. Plus, with the heatwave intensifying once again, we talk to Windsor Clerk Charlie Rees about the challenges presented.

JK and Allaire Ryan (Sales Director) discuss all 7 of the Lane's End consigned horses available at the 2026 Fasig-Tipton NEW YORK BRED Yearlings Sale.

Nick is joined by ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell to discuss the latest from around the racing world. This episode begins with a lengthy contribution from George Boughey, outlining the nature of the injury sustained by Bow Echo that led to his retirement, as well as a wider appreciation of the horse's career, supported by Timeform's Dan Barber. Also today, betting industry veteran Vaughan Lewis offers a detailed rejoinder to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's disparaging remarks about betting shops, while Juddmonte's Barry Mahon brings news of a typically powerful team for next week's York Ebor Festival, and has an update on long-absent one-time Classic fancy Publish.

This week In the Money Media's John Gaspar welcomes the reigning FLOCAL champion Tory Cameron who is based in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Nick is back and joined for today's episode by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead. In collaboration with Josh Stacey, the podcast brings you news that Amo racing have their first jumper in training with Max Comley and could be set to expand further into the sphere. Kia Joorabchian tells Nick how this came about and his plans for a few more besides, whilst Josh catches up with a delighted Comley. Also on today's show, NTA Executuve Director Pat Cummings talks us through the anatomy of an extraordinary betting coup that unfolded in America over the last two days, while Ace Stud's Paul Curran explains the proliferation of Aussie-bred two year olds now appearing in Europe for their burgeoning operation, Haras de Perelle's William Rimaud is our Weatherbys guest, and Henry Beeby introduces the brand new Chiquita session.

Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 Preview – Tuesday, August 11 | In The Money MediaGet ready for another big night of racing at Assiniboia Downs! Mikee P. is joined by racing expert Justin Christein to break down the Late Pick 4 on Tuesday, August 11, with a focus on finding value and building winning tickets.Justin takes you through the Late Pick 4 sequence, highlighting key contenders, potential upset plays, and horses to consider as you put together your ticket.

Join PTF and Adam Mills of Total Performance Data for a deep dive into the 2026 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! PTF welcomes Adam Mills to In the Money Media to recap one of the biggest races of the Saratoga summer. Together, they break down the Whitney Stakes from a data-driven perspective, examining the race shape, pace, speed figures, performance metrics, and key takeaways for handicappers looking ahead to the rest of the racing season. How did the Whitney unfold? Which horses delivered the strongest performances? And what can the numbers tell us about the horses to watch going forward? With Total Performance Data's unique approach to horse racing analytics, Adam and PTF go beyond the results to uncover the insights that can help bettors better understand major stakes races and future betting opportunities.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick to kick off the week and is joined by RTE's Jane Mangan to reflect on a busy weekend of top class racing around the world. They kick off with Sovereignty's bounce back to form in Saturday's Grade 1 Whitney Stakes and we hear from his jockey Junior Alvarado who shares some interesting instructions he received pre-race from trainer Bill Mott and Total Performance Data's Adam Mills looks at the numbers. Hugo Palmer, who was also successful at the highest level out in Saratoga discusses what might be next for Glacius and why we're unlikely to see much of him in Europe. Charlotte and Jane recap on the Group 1 action from Germany, France & Ireland as breeder of the Phoenix Stakes, John Tuthill, joins the show to share his delight and finally a quick discussion on why this year's Shergar Cup at Ascot was just what is should be.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Joe Migliore to analyze horse racing action taking place at Saratoga Race Course right after a jam-packed day of racing for Whitney Stakes 2026 this Sunday (Aug. 9)!

Join In The Money Media for this in-depth handicapping analysis looking over the major races on the greatest day in harness racing taking place this Saturday (Aug. 8) at The Meadowlands with the $1,000,000 Hambletonian! Ray Cotolo hosts this Roundtable discussion with regular co-host Mikee P and is joined by a pair of expert handicappers in Garnet Barnsdale, former analyst for the Daily Racing Form and current author of the Horseplayer's Journal at Woodbine Mohawk Park, as well as Diamond Creek Farm's Shaun Laungani, who started in horse racing as a gambler before finding a career on the breeding side of the business. The four will analyze the major stakes on Hambletonian Day which also includes the $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks and many other big-money stakes gathering the best of the best in the harness racing world on a day that also coincides major stakes on the flat side with Whitney Stakes 2026 taking place at Saratoga Race Course. The Meadowlands offers a robust betting menu for the $1,000,000 Hambletonian card. With 16 races on tap, bettors can tap into $350,000 in guaranteed pools on the day highlighted by the $125,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 starting in Race 8, which includes the $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks and $1,000,000 Hambletonian finals. The Meadowlands will also offer a $3 Late Pick 3 on the last three races as well as a $5 Late Daily Double on the last two - a pair of bets that have grown in popularity on the flat side over recent years. This year's Hambletonian has gathered an intense three-pronged matchup inside of the 10-horse field with Ohio sensation Big Ranger earning morning-line favoritism at 2-1 following a 1:50 romp in his elimination for driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Anette Lorentzon. The colt, who spurred controversy when the ownership opted to switch trainers ahead of the Hambletonian, will face his toughest test to date as he confronts the 1-2 finishers from the other elimination Apex and Endurance, who together tussled through a long ways off of the pylons to finish noses apart in a 1:50.4 mile. Apex, by generational sire Walner and out of world champion mare Mission Brief, is listed as the second choice on the morning line at 5/2 while Endurance, the gutsy Chris Beaver-trained son of Hambletonian 2021 winner Captain Corey, is listed as the third choice on the morning line at 5-1. Below are the fields for the biggest races in harness racing, the Hambletonian Oaks 2026 and Hambletonian 2026: $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks No. 56 FINAL | 3YO Filly Trot (PP-Name // Driver-Trainer // Morning Line) 1-Busy Miss Lissy S // Ake Svanstedt-Ake Svanstedt // 4-1 2-Nezuko Kamado S // Scott Zeron-Marcus Melander // 2-1 3-Custom // Jason Bartlett-Per Engblom // 8-1 4-Setyoursightshigh // Dexter Dunn-Marcus Melander // 6-1 5-Lainey W // Dexter Dunn-Marcus Melander // 12-1 6-Carve // Andy McCarthy-Noel Daley // 7/2 7-Leading Lady // Matt Kakaley-Nancy Takter // 10-1 8-Storybook Love // Todd Ratchford-Matt Bax // 25-1 9-Frattina Diablo S // Tim Tetrick-Tony Alagna // 25-1 10-Madam Cheval // Tim Tetrick-Nancy Takter // 25-1 $1,000,000 Hambletonian No. 101 FINAL | 3YO Trot 1-Minoan // TBA-Noel Daley // 25-1 2-It Could Be Worse // Scott Zeron-Linda Toscano // 8-1 3-Apex // Dexter Dunn-Marcus Melander // 5/2 4-Big Ranger // Tim Tetrick-Anette Lorentzon // 2-1 5-Captain Naughty // Jason Bartlett-Per Engblom // 15-1 6-AI // Yannick Gingras-Ron Burke // 12-1 7-Endurance // Andy McCarthy-Chris Beaver // 5-1 8-Magic Punk // Yannick Gingras-Ake Svanstedt // 15-1 9-Spencer Hanover // Jason Bartlett-Marcus Melander // 20-1 10-American Power // James MacDonald-Marcus Melander // 10-1

In The Money Media's Players' Podcast returns with this special show presented by TwinSpires Tournaments focused on some of the big horse racing action taking place at Saratoga Race Course this Saturday (Aug. 8) headlined by the Whitney Stakes, which shapes to be an absolute brawl with Kentucky Derby 2025 champ Sovereignty looking for a signature win as a 4-year-old against Dubai World Cup 2026 winner Magnitude and Oaklawn Handicap champ White Abarrio just to name a few in the stacked eight-horse field, which does also include a filly in Mark Casse's Nitrogen.

The future stars of Thoroughbred racing take center stage on this episode of Baby Talk Presented by Keeneland Sales!Join In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Dean Roethemeier, Director of Keeneland Sales, as they break down the loaded lineup of 2-year-old races at Saratoga on Saturday, August 8! Get expert insights into the pedigrees, sales backgrounds, and racing potential of the most exciting juveniles on the card before they hit the track.Many of these rising stars trace their roots to Keeneland Sales, and Dean also previews the upcoming Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the world's largest and most influential Thoroughbred auction. Learn what buyers should expect, which pedigrees are generating the most buzz, and why the September Sale continues to shape the future of racing around the globe.

This edition of the In The Money Media late-week show begins with a special look at the 2026 Hambletonian, the biggest race in harness racing! Their sport's Kentucky Derby, the stakes-laden card gets underway at 12 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday (Aug. 8) and Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) got the skinny on the marquee races with the hosts of the Harness Players' Podcast Ray Cotolo and Mikee P. The harness pair then take the reins to look at some flat action up at Woodbine Racetrack for Saturday before handing the mic back to PTF for the closing segment focused on horse racing action from Monmouth Park with guest Duke Matties.

JK and Allaire Ryan (Sales Director) discuss all 8 of the Lane's End horses available at the 2026 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearlings Sale.lan

Charlotte in for Nick this Friday and joined by Lydia Hislop as they begin by looking back on Sandown's card last night, before looking ahead to the action in Britain over the next couple of days. Lydia also offers her thoughts on the rise of interference cases and careless riding. With the annual Shergar Cup taking place at Ascot tomorrow, we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham as she prepares to take part in the competition for a second time and James Willoughby shares how the horses are allocated to each jockey across the card. Katie Carr, Head of Sustainability at the BHA, shares what racing is doing in response to growing concerns around climate change to protect itself for the future.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale is joined by NBC Sports contributor Randy Moss to go over some of the major changes that have recently been announced inside of the Triple Crown Series in horse racing. Earlier this week, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association announced that they would team to present a six-race series spanning from May to November with the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes serving as part of this new series for 3 year olds. The announcement brought to question to fate and state of the Preakness Stakes, which for long has been scrutinized for its close proximity to the Kentucky Derby on the racing calendar. Soon after Churchill Downs and NYRA announced the new series, Maryland governor Wes Moore announced that the Preakness Stakes would be moved to 22 days after the running of the Kentucky Derby in the hopes that the Derby runner would take a shot at the Triple Crown. But with this new series in the fold on the stakes schedule, the placement and status of the Preakness currently sits in jeopardy. Randy Moss joins PTF to break down the happenings behind the scenes of the Triple Crown for the last few years. Randy, a longtime advocate for adjusting the timing of the races on the Triple Crown, goes over the feuds between tracks and organizations that have stymied any remedy to the Triple Crown, which itself has struggled as a series in recent years with the Kentucky Derby winner opting off the trail entirely over the last two years. Both winners, Kentucky Derby 2025 champ Sovereignty and Kentucky Derby 2026 champ Golden Tempo, resurfaced to race in the Belmont Stakes and win, spurring further controversy about the value of the Triple Crown since both horses had just the Preakness Stakes missing from their resumes.

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Charlotte in for Nick today and joined by RTE's Jane Mangan. They begin by discussing the movement of the Preakness stakes, the second leg of the American Triple Crown, in response to the creation of the three-year-old Championship Series in the US and whether this means the Triple Crown as we know it has come to an end. Ahead of a couple of Group Ones in Europe this weekend, we hear from Michael O'Callaghan who runs Celeron in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh and Johnny Murtagh, who has Take Charge Star in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday. Emmet Mullins has an update on Cox Plate entrant Zia Zabel and looks at where we could see him make his first start for the stable. Finally, Andrew Braithwaite of the British Racing School discusses how trainers can benefit from the current apprenticeship schemes.

And the Tournament Winner Was Episode 45 - Jeff Bussan won the NYRA Bets $1,000 Jim Dandy contest this past weekend. Go to NYRABETS.com for more contests information. Jeff is an 11x NHC qualifier based out of Highland Beach, Florida.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by handicapper and horseplayer Matt Bernier to preview some of the horse racing action taking place at Saratoga Race Course this Friday (Aug. 7), which features races inside this week's ITM Horseplayers Tour contest!The ITM Horseplayers Tour is a series of Pick and Pray contest running up to the Breeders' Cup that only cost $20 to enter every Friday with all proceeds going directly to supporting various causes through Breeders' Cup Charities! Plus, consistent play in these contests is rewarded because players can earn spots into Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) feeders the following day as well as spots in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs, which are reserved for the top performers in the contests! One lucky player will have the chance to play and win a $10,000 BCBC Seat in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs at no extra charge!Enter this week's contest here: https://horseplayers.com/contest/2389339/friday-featured-hp-bcbc-p-p-in-the-money-horseplayers-tour-feeder-to-8-8-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-bc-charities.html

Tom in for Nick and joined by Newsboy of the Daily Mirror David Yates. David and Tom discuss the reduction in ban for Rossa Ryan from 28 days to 10 based on a clause in the rules which uses the phrase 'could have'. Dave affirms his frustrations at this and argues there should be less flexibility in the rulings for a legal team to exploit. Former rider George Baker also joins the chat to explain work this year ahead of the Shergar Cup to hopefully ensure fewer bans for international riders due to whip misuse. US Racing Analyst Michelle Yu is with us to talk about highly decorated rider Robby Albarado who passed away yesterday at the age of 52. Qatar Racing's David Redvers is along to discuss the change in British Champions Day sponsorship from QIPCIO to Qatar Racing. And Devin Heffer of Hollywood Racing joins from South Africa to talk of Umoyawokubambelela's winning debut and incredible story to date

In The Money Media's Harness Players' Podcast hosts Ray Cotolo and Mikee P sit to look over the post position draws for Hambletonian 2026 and Hambletonian Oaks 2026, which will take place this Saturday (Aug. 8) at The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J. This year's Hambletonian has gathered an intense three-pronged matchup inside of the 10-horse field with Ohio sensation Big Ranger earning morning-line favoritism at 2-1 following a 1:50 romp in his elimination for driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Anette Lorentzon. The colt, who spurred controversy when the ownership opted to switch trainers ahead of the Hambletonian, will face his toughest test to date as he confronts the 1-2 finishers from the other elimination Apex and Endurance, who together tussled through a long ways off of the pylons to finish noses apart in a 1:50.4 mile. Apex, by generational sire Walner and out of world champion mare Mission Brief, is listed as the second choice on the morning line at 5/2 while Endurance, the gutsy Chris Beaver-trained son of Hambletonian 2021 winner Captain Corey, is listed as the third choice on the morning line at 5-1.