In The Money Players' Podcast

Billy and Michelle chat about Ruben Islas' and Michele Arthur's incredible journey into the winners' circle!

Nick and Charlotte live at Tattersalls again for the final day of Book One. Guests today include Charlie Appleby, with a full run down of his squad for Newmarket this weekend, plus an early look at his Breeders' Cup squad. Also on today's show, Nick spends some time with Luca and Sara Cumani after their stellar Wednesday for the Fittocks Stud team, while Chad Brown discusses the importance of Tatts yearlings in bolstering his team and gives the lowdown on Sierra Leone'e preparation in defence of his Breeders' Cup Classic crown. Saracen's Polly Bonnor tells us how she has fed Book One's Top two lots, while Joseph O'Brien has the latest on his Fillies' Mile contender, and Anthony Stroud, Simon Marsh and ROA board hopeful Mark Johnston also join the show.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan to look back on the action from day 1 of the Tattersalls Book 1 yearling sale in which Godolphin certainly left their mark including securing the top lot of the day. Jane and Charlotte look at why we may not have seen the same fireworks of last year and why to some the market appeared a bit 'patchy'. We hear from Anthony Rogers of Airlie Stud who sold his first seven figures homebred out of his mare that keeps on giving and Fabienne Parkin who consigned her first yearlings yesterday discusses why she's ventured into the consignment game and Simon Mockridge discusses Lead Artist, who's joined the Juddmonte stallion roster for the upcoming breeding season. Nick catches up with Pip Kirkby about the newly created schooling races in the UK, in an effort the recreate what's so widely used in other countries around the world before JA McGrath had the latest from Hong Kong.

Ray Cotolo and Mikee P analyze harness racing stakes action from Century Mile for Saturday (Oct. 11), which features a pair of eliminations for the 2025 Western Canada Pacing Derby, a prep for the Century Casinos Filly Pace and the return of Shark Week as he looks to rebound off his first defeat after uncorking seven wins straight during the Century Downs meeting.

Mikee P brings on Edison Hatter and International racing analyst Kirsten Peterson to discuss the championship day of harness racing taking place at Solvalla Racetrack for its Super Saturday card on Oct. 10, which is headlined by four Group 1 races including the 2025 UET Grand Prix, 2025 UET Elite Circuit Final, 2025 Swedish Trotting Oaks and 2025 Swedish Trotting Criterion.

In The Money's PTF is joined by Nick Tammaro to preview horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park for Friday (Oct. 10), which includes the sequences for the $1 Sunset 6 wager and the Coast-to-Coast Pick 5.

Mikee P grabs Maryland Jockey Club Host Kali Francois and Laurel Park Handicapper Will Humphrey to break down the 8 Stakes from Maryland Million Day 2025. Laurel Park has 12% Takeout Pick 5s (Early and Late). Early Post Time Saturday, October 11th at 11:30 EST.

This week John Gaspar's Guest is Tarik Kouchtaf. Tarik is a 6x NHC participant and New York City based handicapper, who is a fixture at the live Monmouth contests.

PTF and JK are back with you with an update on the ITM Horseplayers Tour, a few early Breeders' Cup thoughts, and tips and analysis of the last five races at Keeneland on Friday.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan live from Tattersalls in Newmarket for the opening exchanges of Book One. As the trade gets off to a flying start, they catch up with a whole host of heroes of recent days, including Jessica Harrington, Henry Dwyer, Ben Sangster and Eve Johnson Houghton. Bloodstock agents Mark McStay and Ross Doyle join the conversation, while Kia Joorabchian gives us a sneak preview of his intentions before acing on them in some style. Jason Singh gives the sales house overview. Plus, from Australia, JA McGrath is trackside for the Ka King Rising barrier trial, and gets immediate reaction from David Hayes and Zac Purton, while - in conjunction with AusHorse - Newgate's Henry Field charts the extraordinary success story of stallion sensation Extreme Choice. Dan Barber wraps up the best of Arc weekend from the Timeform perspective.

PTF and Mikee P finish up the Closing Day at Assiniboia Downs with the Mandatory Payout Pick 5 for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. The Carryover Pool is over $280,000 and will be paid out on Wednesday. ASD also has $1 Late Pick 4 with a $50,000 Guarantee.

Nick and Charlotte bring you today's episode across two continents. Charlotte is at Paris Longchamp in the company of David Yates to review Arc day, with. their musings interspersed with reaction from all the key players, including Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Francis Graffard, Henry Dwyer and more. Nick is in Kentucky, and has thoughts on the best of the US action - primarily at Keeneland - with a contribution from Will Walden, trainer of impressive Grade One winner Rhetorical. Wathnan's Richard Brown also joins the show to discuss a remarkable weekend for the operation which included wins in Newmarket's Sun Chariot and the Canadian International, as well as big race wins at Ascot, Dusseldorf and Longchamp.

PTF and Nick Tammaro are here with a rapid fire analysis of all the relevant BC Preps from last weekend from Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita.

In The Money's PTF is joined by Nick Tammaro to preview the Sunday (Oct. 5) horse racing action at Keeneland namely the Late Pick 5 sequence to offer strategies and possible best bets.

Nick is joined by Lydia ahead of a superb weekend's sport around the world. With events in Paris taking centre stage, Nick and Lydia run the rule over each of the 17 remaining runners in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with contributions from Stephane Pasquier, rider of Sosie, and TPD's Adam Mills, who has a suggestion as to why this race will be won in the first furlong. Also on today's show, Lydia reviews the premiere episode of Champions: Full Gallop, screened at BAFTA last night, and analyses some of the contributions from senior racing figures during the speeches. Plus, with Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna the star attraction at Keeneland this weekend, Nick talks to her trainer Kenny McPeek about her present and future. Meanwhile, Jason Singh has the latest on the upcoming Tattersalls Sales, while Weatherbys take us this week to Kenya to meet both Sirai Stud manager Venetia Phillips and Kabir Dhanji from marketing company Kivuli Creative.

In The Money's PTF is joined by handicapper and gambler Nick Tammaro to go over possible best bets and approaches to horse racing action at Keeneland this Saturday (Oct. 4).

It's low-key one of the best racing weekends of the year with Breeders' Cup prep action from coast-to-coast and ITM have you covered.On this, our flagship show, we've got Nick Tammaro and PTF kicking things off with Keeneland Saturday coverage with thoughts, tips, and analyses of all five graded stakes on the card that are linked in a special pick five wager.Next up, Mikee P and Ray Cotolo are here to talk about a stakes-laden sequence at Woodbine that includes the Grade 1 Canadian International.Elsewhere we have coverage of the Sunset Sis and all the two-year-old races. Make sure you subscribe to the In the Money Podcast feed and Youtube channel so you don't miss any of it. You can also sign up for out FREE newsletter which will have all the relevant links. And then there's even more info all over our website.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates as at the build up continues toward the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Today, they are joined by Juddmonte's Barry Mahon, who explains why headgear now goes on big race fancy as well as running the rule over other upcoming Group One glory hunters Blue Bolt, Jonquil, Field of Gold and more. Also today, the Arc through Timeform's lens with Dan Barber, Sean Quinn on why JM Jungle can emulate the stable's HIghfield Princess by winning the Abbaye, and Nick Smith with news of two new inductees to the Hall of Fame. Plus, broadcaster and entrepreneur Josh Apiafi talks to Nick about revisiting his groundbreaking documentary charting the progress of diversity within the sport.

In The Money's Ray Cotolo and Mikee P are joined with Edison Hatter to preview the harness racing stakes action at The Red Mile on Sunday (Oct. 5), a day headlined by the 133rd renewal of the Kentucky Futurity and the 60th renewal of the Kentucky Filly Futurity.

In The Money's PTF is joined by JK all the way from a remote location in Italy to talk horse racing action and best bets for the Saturday (Oct. 4) Sunset 6 sequence, presented by 1/ST Racing, which covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and the last three races from Santa Anita.

Daily Racing Form's David Aragona is PTF's special guest as the top have a look at two-year-old racing action from Aqueduct and Keeneland on Friday and Saturday, with an eye towards the Breeders' Cup. Speaking of the BC, supplemental nominations are still being considered for Keeneland's Championship Sale on Wednesday, October 29. Come and check out the action and energy of a live sale during one of the most exciting weeks of the year for racing fans. Learn more about the sale and reach out with questions over at Keeneland.com.

JK & Najja discuss New York racing, ordering two cocktails, his career, and MORE!

Nick is joined by ITV's Oli Bell to look behind today's racing headlines. With the Arc just days away, Nick catches up with three-handed Francis Graffard, who also makes positive noises about Zarigana in the Foret. Also today, P-Y Bureau, racing manager to the Wertheimers, assesses the relative merits of Sosie and last year's runner-up Aventure, while Richard Thompson delights in a first ever Cheveley Park Arc runner in Estrange. Plus, RMG CEO Nick Mills on the new ITV deal, Goffs Group CEO Henry Beeby wraps up the Orby sale, and JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

In The Money's PTF is joined by handicapper and gambler Matt Bernier to take a look at horse racing action and offer possible best bet ideas for the opening day action of the 2025 fall meet at Keeneland on Friday (Oct. 3)!

Billy and Michelle talk ownership, betting, and Gold Phoenix with California owner Ciaran Thornton.

The new show kicks off with PTF and Nick Tammaro going over a plethora of Breeders' Cup Win-and-You're-In races from last weekend, including Rebel's Romance's romp in the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Invitational.Next up, Henry Beeby from Goff's is straight off the rostrum and onto the podcast to give us a recap of the record-setting Goff's Book One sale. He also gives us an update on Goff's graduate Minnie Hauk, due to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. To learn more about Goffs, go to their website. We will have full coverage of Arc weekend on the ITM Plus side of things with our European correspondent Michael Adolphson. To sign up for plus, go to inthemoneypodcast.com/plus.Last but not least, unofficial ITM Horseplayers Tour winner Matt Miller drops by to talk about his amazing season and to preview the playoffs. We will also have direct qualifiers to the BCBC on upcoming Fridays where the house cut will go to thoroughbred aftercare. Go to Horseplayers.com to sign up.

Nick Tammaro and recent BCBC qualifier Jackson Muniz go over races 7-11 at Horseshoe Indy for Hoosier Day, an all-stakes sequence with a quintet of races worth $100,000+.

John Gaspar's guest this week is Tony Zhou. Tony is in the top echelon of successful Tournament players and has won countless live bankroll tournaments both live and online.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world at the beginning of Arc week. After a quick going update from Adrien, we hear from eight-time Arc winner Andre Fabre, who has Sosie and Niel-winner Cualificar in this year's race. Also in the build up to Sunday, we hear from Andrea Atzeni, who has picked up the ride on Giavelotto, and Jessie Harrington, rolling the Arc dice with Hotazhell. Plus, in the build up to Keeneland's Coolmore Turf mile this weekend, Sam Sangster joins us in anticipation of another big run from Diego Velazquez, part of a strong European team for the race. In Ireland, Dave Keena brings us a lovely interview with 56-year old Niall McCullagh, who took the Irish Cesarewitch yesterday on Puturhandstogether.

Ray Cotolo subs for Mikee P on this week's Assiniboia Downs segment and is joined by handicapper and gambler Kevin Plowcha to preview the Late Pick 4 sequence for Tuesday (Sept. 30).

PTF and JK preview the new Sunset Six coast-to-coast Wager from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. We're thrilled to launch the brand-new Sunset Six, a coast-to-coast wager designed to close out your racing day in style.Always the final three races from Gulfstream Park and the final three races from Santa Anita ParkHosted by Santa Anita (event code: SAS)Rules mirror the Coast-To-Coast Pick 5:Offered anytime both tracks are running$1 Minimum15% TakeoutNo Consolation PayoutsCarryover if no one selects all six winnersAvailable to RETAIL customers only

PTF is back with Darren DeLucia (DD) and Lawrence P. Roman as they go over a trio of races from Churchill Downs on Saturday highlighted by Banishing's return to the races in the Grade 2 Lukas Classic, a possible pre race for the Breeders' Cup.

PTF and JK preview the new Sunset Six coast-to-coast Wager from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. We're thrilled to launch the brand-new Sunset Six, a coast-to-coast wager designed to close out your racing day in style.Always the final three races from Gulfstream Park and the final three races from Santa Anita ParkHosted by Santa Anita (event code: SAS)Rules mirror the Coast-To-Coast Pick 5:Offered anytime both tracks are running$1 Minimum15% TakeoutNo Consolation PayoutsCarryover if no one selects all six winnersAvailable to RETAIL customers only

Episode 101 of JK + 1 features Keeneland's Cormac Breathnach as we break down the record-shattering 2025 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. We dig into the numbers behind a historic $531.5 million gross, 56 million-dollar yearlings, and why the median tells the real story about the market's health. Cormac shares perspective on breeder support, tax code buying power, and what these results mean for the future of racing and breeding.

PTF opens the show with Lincoln Collins and Joe Miller of Tattersalls to preview the upcoming Tattersalls Book One Sale on October 7-9th. They also analyze the big Turf Races this weekend in NY and California. PTF continues the KTDF sponsored coverage of Churchill Downs for Closing Weekend with Twinspires.com expert Darin Zoccali. They discuss the Breeders Cup prep races as well as upcoming contests from Twinspires.com. Mikee P. rolls the show on with returning guest Alex Henry to discuss the Woodbine Late Pick 4 Saturday and the G1 Sprinter Stakes in Japan. JRA is back this weekend with a 12 Race Card Saturday night.

Ray Cotolo and Mikee P sit down to analyze the opening night Pick 4 sequence for harness racing action at Century Mile Harness on Friday night (Sept. 26)!

John Gaspar's guest this week is Dave Nichols. Dave is the reigning champ of the 2024 Keeneland Breeders Cup/ NHC contest, leader of the Horse Tourneys Cash Game Tour and newest member of the Beyer Speed figure team.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for another edition of the popular racing podcast. First up today is top trainer Ed Walker, livid at the inaction of the Goodwood stewards on Wednesday, and the general level of rough riding in the UK. Also on today's show, with the continuing hullabaloo surrounding Scandinavia's non-participation in the Melbourne Cup, Nick talks to Jason Singh, owner of a three year old - Furthur - who has passed the vet checks for Australia. Plus, as the ROA board elections draw closer, Nick aims to give a platform to each of the 13 candidates, beginning today with Mouse Hamilton-Fairley. Finally, we hear the BHA's Tom Byrne in conversation with Nick Lightfoot on the authority's own podcast in response to Ruby Walsh's remarks on the NLD last Friday on the 'Poniros' rule.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's headlines from around the racing world. With the news that Scandinavia has likely not passed the veterinary panel for the Melbourne Cup, Nick talks to Racing.com's Michael Felgate, who broke the story before any official announcements. Also on today's show, George Boughey talks about why he believes Royal Lodge entry Bow Echo to be potentially the best he's trained. Plus, Australian based export Jack Pilkington has an interesting add to the debate surrounding raceday electrolytes, while Craig Williams shares his excitement over weekend Group One winner Sir Delius, JA McGrath survives the Typhoon in Hong Kong, and agent, consignor and breeder Luke Lillingston is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock guest.

In The Money's PTF and JK give horse racing best bets and picks for the Sunset 6 sequence, a wager offered by 1/ST Racing that includes races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, for Friday (Sept. 26).

It's Episode 100 of JK + 1!!! JK and Mike go deep in to his career as a professional horseplayer. We discuss how he got started, how he became one of the biggest individual bettors in the country, the ups and downs, the glory days, and a whole bunch of entertaining and hilarious stories along the way!

Prairie Meadows has 8 Iowa Bred Stakes on Saturday night, and ITM has you covered. Racing Secretary and ITM family member Eric Decoster and inthemoneypodcast.com handicapper Rick Tangeman join Mikee P for coverage of the huge night of Stakes from Altoona, Iowa.

Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They are joined first by Owen Burrows, in two minds whether to field his star juvenile in the Rockfel or go straight for the Fillies' Mile. After a round up of the weekend's action, and news of Almeric's lofty target, Nick has a statement from the BHA on why trainers are not allowed to administer electrolytes on raceday, in the wake of Chris Gordon's case at Plumpton on Sunday. Plus, Nico de Boinville joins the show ahead of his impending comeback from injury, George Scott celebrates a win in the German St Leger while looking forward to Isle of Jura's return this week, and Julian Dollar outlines the Newsells Park draft - which includes Zavateri's half sister - as they bid to top Tattersalls Book One for the eighth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins previews their big yearling sale, which begins tomorrow.

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show with a look at Nick's Top 10 contenders for the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar.Next up, Kim Weir of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is here to tell us all about their charity benefit concert happening next Saturday, September 27. You can buy tickets here.*Nick Tammaro presents his meticulously curated Top 10 contenders for the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic, an eminent event taking place at Del Mar. This episode serves as an analytical exploration of each contender's potential, supported by performance data and insights gleaned from recent races. Throughout our discussion, we meticulously dissect the evolving landscape of the Classic, considering factors such as training patterns, race strategies, and the profiles of various horses as they prepare for this prestigious competition. Our conversation also delves into the implications of the Breeders' Cup rankings, elucidating how the contributions of media members like Nick inform the official standings. As we navigate through this intricate analysis, we invite our audience to engage and share their perspectives on the rankings and expectations for the race ahead.Takeaways: In this episode, we meticulously dissect Nick Tammaro's current Top 10 contenders for the 2025 Breeders' Cup Classic, providing an in-depth analysis of each horse's potential. We emphasize the importance of understanding the ranking process that informs the official Breeders' Cup standings, showcasing the collaborative efforts of various media members. Nick articulates his thoughts on the evolving horse racing landscape, particularly how the performance of certain contenders may fluctuate leading up to the Breeders' Cup. The discussion highlights individual horses, such as Magnitude and Baeza, emphasizing their recent performances and how they impact their standing in the Classic hierarchy. We explore the strategic considerations for each contender, examining how factors like pace and running style can significantly affect their chances in the race. As we anticipate the Breeders' Cup, we encourage listener engagement by inviting opinions and insights on the top contenders, fostering a dynamic conversation within the horse racing community.

Charlotte Greenway filling in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post's Jonathan Harding. They begin by hearing from Aidan O'Brien who looks ahead to some key Autumn targets for some of Ballydoyle's stable stars along with discussing when plans are likely to be confirmed for the weekend's big winners, Delacroix and Scandinavia. Both Cieren Fallon and Kieran Shoemark or along to look forward to their rides this weekend at Newbury & Ayr whilst Kieran Shoemark also looks forward to a trip to Sweden on Sunday. Jacob West, the US representative for GOFFS shares why the Orby Sale is so attractive to US buyers before we switch codes and hear from Paul Nicholls on an exciting new recruit from the British point to pointing scene, whilst he also shares his hopes for some of the stable's brightest stars this season. Finally, Blaithin Murphy has news of a new charity partner at Wincanton racecourse.

PTF and Luke Elder of Sky Sports Racing -- and the Turf and Touchdowns podcast -- are here to go over an early list of English/Irish horses they'd like to see at Breeders' Cup.They also take a look at the last four races on Woodbine's Saturday card.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They start with sad new of the death of Stanhope Gardens at home... New Chelsea's Emma Spencer has more. Also today ARC Group Ops Director Mark Spincer on the healthy crowd at Doncaster for the St Leger plus the group's acquisition of 50% of INVADES. As jockeys continue to flock to Hong Kong, we hear from Hollie Doyle on her plans, JA McGrath on how the expats are getting on, and Caspar Fownes on his impending recruitment of Joao Moreira. Kate Sigsworth is along to discuss the new TBA mandatory welfare levy for breeders, and Keeneland's Tony Lacy tells us how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill has impacted positively on trade,

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. On today's show, an early season foray in to the jumping world leads the show with the news that star French chaser Il Est Francais may well be based and trained in England this season. Tom George is along to explain more. Looking toward this weekend, trainer Jim Boyle talks about his hugely exciting Mill Reef hopeful Into The Sky, now co-owned by Doreen Tabor, while Richard Spencer selects the pick of his Ayr Gold Cup trio. Charlie Johnston extols the virtues of the Tattersalls Book One bonus, and outlined plans for undefeated Ancient Egypt, and Harry Derham joins the show with thoughts on David Maxwell's contribution to the sport. In association with Weatherbys, Paul Ferguson tells us what to expect from his latest Jumpers to Follow manual, and has a special offer for NLD listeners.

JK and Horacio discuss Wayne Lukas, match races in West Texas, Preakness @ Laurel, some of his best horses, and more!

Mikee P grabs inthemoneypodcast.com handicapper Rick Tangeman to look at the Late Pick 4 for Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, Sept 15, 2025. The sequence has a $1 minimum and a $50,000 Guarantee.

Nick Tammaro and PTF lead off with stakes analysis from Woodbine and Churchill Downs. Where does Notable Speech fit in the BC Mile picture? Is Bentornato a good bet in the Sprint? Where will be see Deep Learning and Teddy's Rocket next? They answer these questions and many more.Next up, Goffs USA agent Jacob West joins PTF and they talk about the general positive health of the industry from a breeding and sales side and look ahead to the Goffs Orby sale and the myriad opportunities afforded to the buyers who shop there, We also get an update on some of the impressive two-year-olds and BC Classic contenders (Fierceness, Mindframe), Jacob is associated with through his role on the Repole bloodstock team.