In The Money Players' Podcast

PTF kicks off the Travers Saturday recap mining for Breeders' Cup clues with Nick Tammaro. Does Sovereignty deserve to be the clear favorite for the Classic? One of the guys thinks so, the other is not so sure. Plus thoughts on Thorpedo Anna, Hope Road, Book'em Danno, Patch Adams and many more.Then, Joel Funk of morningline.io is here to talk all about the new and improved concept of his company -- a new and exciting way to play the horses. Listen up and then check out what they have to offer. Click here to learn more.

Mikee P grabs Pacific Horseplayers staple Noah Meagher to look at the late pick 4 at ASD on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The sequence covers the last 4 races has a $1 minimum and a 50,000 guarantee.

PTF kicks off the show with Race Lens power and gambler Matt Vagvolgyi as they dive into the all Grade 1 Pick Five anchored by the race that gives the day its name, the Travers Stakes. Is Sovereignty a safe single? Listen and hear what they think.Next up, a first time guest, jockey agent and Woodbine circuit expert Jordan Miller joins PTF to go over a few spot plays from Toronto as well as the Late Pick Four.

Mikee P. hosts this edition of the Players Podcast covering the racing by the shore on both coasts for Saturday, August 23, 2025. Jackson Muniz is in for Del Mar and an intriguing Late Pick 5 featuring the Pat Obrein Stakes for Sprinters. DD, Darren Delucia is in for the Monmouth segment and the Late Pick 4. The popular $800 Monmouth Travers Day contest will be available this weekend. Go to monmouthpark.com and click on Handicapping contests for more info!

In The Money's PTF & JK glance at the Friday (Aug. 22) card of horse racing action at Saratoga for some potential spot plays on the day. Friday's card of racing at Saratoga also offers horseplayers a chance to earn a seat for the Travers Day Betting Challenge, a BCBC + MMBC qualifier, through TwinSpires Tournaments. Make sure to visit https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tournaments for more information.

Mikee P. grabs Western Canadian Expert Horseplayer and announcer Murray Slough to break down the Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Pick 4 has its usual $1 minimum and a $50,000 minimum.

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they look back at one of Woodbine's biggest days, the King's Plate. One of the performances they discuss was She Feels Pretty's win in the Grade 1 E. P. Taylor, a Win-and-You're-In Race for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf.Next up on the show we look back at last week's New York bred sale in Saratoga. Matt Cutair tells us what went down, describes the Adelphi Racing Club purchases, and gives us insight into the various runners Adelphi will have in the next couple of weeks. This is inside information you don't want to miss.Last but not least, Kim Weird drops by with an update from Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. She'll tell us how to win Travers box seats for just $20You can also learn more about Pickle for the Ponies and buy tickets here.

With PTF north of the border for the King's Plate on Saturday (Aug. 16) at Woodbine Racetrack, Mikee P takes the helm of this Players' Podcast split across the east and west coasts. Mikee P has ITM contributor Eric Solomon on to discuss Jersey Shore action for Saturday at Monmouth Park and then is later joined by handicapper Jackson Muniz for a look at west coast action with Saturday's racing at Del Mar.

PTF and JK are back with you as the go over the mandatory payout Pick Six at Woodbine on Saturday that includes several stakes races including the King's Plate.Then, thanks to our friends at Adelphi Racing Club, they stick around to talk about the Pick Six at Saratoga as well.

PTF and JK are here with a special show that delves into some potential contest strategies for the Saratoga Friday card, where you can win a seat to the $800 King's Plate/Saratoga game on Twinspires.com. Click here for a full list of upcoming Twinspires games

Mikee P grabs Justin Christein for the Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, August 12. The sequence covers the last four races on the card has a $1 Minimum and a $50,000 Guaranteed Pool.

PTF and Nick Tammaro kick off the show with a recap of racing around North America, with a focus on the Arlington Million Day card.Next up, Jimmy George of Tattersalls is here with an early look at the October Yearling Sale. You can check out the Book One catalogue here.

Every major horse racing circuit in North America is covered on this late-week edition of the Players' Podcast, starting with the headline event of the weekend taking place on Saturday (Aug. 9) at Colonial Downs. PTF & JK open the show with a discussion on the Arlington Million, which features the Turf debut of 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan. Then Mikee P hosts a segment with host of the And The Winner Was... podcast John Gaspar for a look at Woodbine action on Saturday.PTF returns to the mic with Nick Tammaro for this week's Adelphi Racing Club segment looking at the Saturday Pick 6 at Saratoga. After that, PTF talks with new horse owner Eric Rubin alongside "Double D" Darren DeLucia in the Monmouth segment. Mikee P closes the show joined by Frank Scatoni for a look at Saturday racing at Del Mar.

PTF hosts our foremost Colonial Downs experts, Will Humphrey and Michael Domabyl, as they go through spot plays and the big stakes from Colonial Downs on Saturday.

Mikee P and avid Twinspires.com contest player Chris Cupples discuss the upcoming Twinpires contests this weekend and the Late Pick 5 from Saratoga on Friday, August 8.

PTF and Nick Tammaro recap the fantastic Whitney weekend that saw Sierra Leone win big. The guys also discuss Stakes races from the weekend all over the country.

Huge night at Assiniboia Downs with the Manitoba Derby for 3-year-olds anchoring a Pick 5 mandatory payout with $465,000 in the pot. PTF and Mikee P break down the Pick 5, which starts in Race 3 at 9:25 EST and covers the last 5 races on the card. The $1 Minimum Pick 4 is guaranteed at $100,000 tonight and starts in Race 4.

It's part two of Kentucky Downs Preview Day at Ellis and PTF and Jack Jenkins are here with thoughts on the stakes races and a couple of Jack's spot plays earlier on the card.We are anxiously awaiting the start of Kentucky Downs here at In the Money Media and thrilled to be partners with them and Twinspires.com, who have great contest opportunities every day at Ellis Park. Just go to their site and navigate to the tournaments section or just click here.

In The Money's PTF is joined by handicapper and gambler Frank Scatoni to look at the Saturday (Aug. 2) horse racing action at Del Mar, which is the focus of the LRF Cares NHC Qualifier over at HorseTourneys.com. The LRF Cares NHC Qualifier has a $250 entry fee, but all proceeds from the contest go directly to benefitting thoroughbred aftercare. Two (2) NHC packages are GUARANTEED as prizes in this contest, which you can enter here: https://horsetourneys.com/contest/2076666/lrf-charity-challenge-lrf-cares-charity-challenge-win-nhc-packages-benefits-lrf-cares-charity-p-p.html

On a loaded edition of the show, we kick off with PTF hosting ITM's own Ray Cotolo and John Rallis of The Meadowlands for a look at the 100th running of the Hambletonian.Next up, Joe Migliore of Adelphi Racing Club is here to go over a fantastic, stakes-laden, Whitney Day Pick 6.Then DD drops by with his thoughts on a fun sequence at Monmouth -- don't forget to play in their Whitney Day Monmouth/Saratoga contest on Saturday.And last but not least, Mikee P is here with John Gaspar as they give their thoughts on Woodbine's Saturday card.

Mikee P and Chris Cupples break down the $3 Turf Pick 3 on Saturday from Ellis Park. These races are part of the 2-day KY Downs Preview that Ellis Park is running this weekend. Twinspries.com has contests running all this weekend for Ellis, Saratoga, Colonial, and More. There is an $800 Whitney challenge to shoot for this weekend, as well as qualifiers to the $3000 Mint Millions Betting Challenge happening September 6th.

In The Money's PTF and JK take a look at some prospective races for this week's ITM Horseplayers Tour from the Friday (Aug. 1) card at Saratoga, part of 2025 Whitney Stakes weekend. The ITM Horseplayers Tour is a weekly game where, for just $20, you can earn a spot into a regular $189 Saturday BCBC feeder contest while also playing for a spot in the ITM Horseplayers Tour Playoffs, in which one player will emerge with an all-expense paid $10,000 2025 BCBC Seat. All proceeds from these weekly contests also go to benefitting thoroughbred aftercare, namely the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

In The Money's PTF and JK gander back at horse racing stakes action from this past weekend highlighted by the return of 2025 Kentucky Derby and 2025 Belmont Stakes champion Sovereignty, who twice this year easily scooped the 2025 Preakness Stakes and 2025 Haskell Stakes winner Journalism. Sovereignty sauntered home a winner over Baeza in the 2025 Jim Dandy Stakes, one of several stakes races that PTF and JK look back on from this past weekend.

Mikee P brings horse racing handicapper Ray Cotolo onto the show to break down the Late Pick 4 sequence at Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday night (July 29). 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.

Another loaded Players Podcast for Saturday, July 26. PTF grabs Nick Tammaro for the Adelphi-sponsored Saratoga Pick 6 on Saturday featuring the return of the Derby and Belmont winner Sovereignty in the Jim Dandy. Pete continues the fun with the Pick 6 at Del Mar with Dean Keppler the most popular inthemoneypodcast.com analyst. Mikee P grabs the ball and puts it over the goal line with Eric Solomon and the late Pick 4 at Monmouth along with some Haskell wrap up.

Bonus Players Podcast - Wednesday Saratoga Pick 6 Carryover of $102,000, but more importantly, Twinspires.com offers Saratoga Contests! Go to Twinspires.com and click on the Tournament Tab to see upcoming tournaments. Qualifiers to the Sept. 6, Mint Millions Betting Challenge. $800 Whitney KDBC/NHC qualifier July 28th.

Mikee P grabs former jockey, current exercise rider, and ITM contributor Will Humphrey for a look at the Late Pick 4 for Assiniboia Downs on Wednesday, July 23. The sequence covers the last four races on Wednesday, featuring a low takeout, a $50,000 guarantee, and a $1 minimum.

We kick off the show with a first-time guest, John Keitt, the COO of Breeders' Cup Ltd, who tells us all about the Annual Day of Giving that's happening on Wednesday, July 23. This is a chance to give to all corners of the industry while having your donation get matched, making it all the more valuable. Go to breederscup.com/giving on Wednesday July 23 to get involved. You can also make donations by phone at 859-514-9428Next up, Nick Tammaro is here with PTF to look back at lots of weekend stakes action, especially Journalism's win in the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes.Last but not least, Shona Rotondo is here with important announcements about the latest HRWA Conference, which will be taking place during the Keeneland meet, October 8 and 9. For more information, check out their website.

Mikee P and Jackson Muniz break down the Late Pick 5 on one of the big days on the Woodbine schedule Woodbine Oaks/Plate Trial Day. The sequence includes the G2 Canadian and G2 Connaught Cup on the Turf.

Huge Saturday Players Podcast this weekend with the Haskell at Monmouth Park. PTF and JK dive headfirst into stakes action for 2025 Haskell Invitational Day at Monmouth Park! The 2025 Haskell became even more exciting with Journalism, the 2025 Preakness winner and fan favorite, who was foiled in the 2025 Kentucky Derby & 2025 Belmont Stakes, heading into the starting gate. Mikee P grabs inthemoneypodcast.com NYRA analyst Nick Tammaro for the Pick 6 at Saratoga sponsored by Adelphi Racing Club. PTF and JK come back to finish off the show with Opening Saturday at Del Mar.

PTF and JK are back with you with thoughts on a LOADED Opening Day card that introduces an exciting new (for DMR) wager, the $3 Late Pick Three with a player-friendly 15% takeout. The guys will go over the races of the Pick 6 in this segment.In the show's second segment, Andrew Brown joins in for a deeper look at the Oceanside Stakes where Iron Man Cal makes his return to the races (Andrew is one of the partners in the horse) They also talk about the LRF Cares Charity Challenge, a great opportunity to qualify for the NHC and support thoroughbred aftercare in the process. You can also feed into that one for small money with games on Horsetourneys.com.

PTF is back with Gary Fenton, Chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners of California. They start their far-ranging conversation with details about the upcoming LRF Cares Charity Challenge, which you can feed into and play in via our friends at Horsetourneys. The contest is August 2 and seats will be awarded to the NHC with a portion of the proceeds going to thoroughbred aftercare.Pete and Gary also talk about the general state of California racing as well as what we can expect at the upcoming Del Mar meet. They also take a look at Little Red Feather racing's loaded lineup of runners for the upcoming meet and talk a little Del Mar lifestyle content as well.

Brought to you by our friends at Twinspires.com. Go to their site to check out exciting contest opportunities including games TODAY at the $50 and $500 levels.Need a little action on a Summer Monday? PTF and horseplayer Chris Cupples are here to talk about the card at Ellis Park.

Mikee P is back with his usual Assiniboia Downs show for this week with resident Canadian handicapper/horseplayer Garnet Barnsdale. The guys look at the Late Pick 4 on Tuesday, July 15th. The sequence has a $1 minimum, a low takeout, and a $50,000 Guarantee.

Loaded ITM Players Podcast with PTF opening the show with coverage of Colonial Downs and the opening of the Summer Meet with Dave Zenner - Director of Racing at Colonial Downs and then inthemoneypodcast.com handicapper Michael Domabyl looking at races for Saturday. PTF grabs Nick Tammaro for the Adelphi Saratoga Saturday Pick 6. Mikee P and Ray Cotolo look at Woodbine's Late Pick 4 on Saturday and the show finishes with a return from DD to cover the late Pick 4 from Monmouth.

Mikee P runs it back with week with the Mayor of Horse Racing Twitter Sean Nolan to cover the late Pick 4 from Assiniboia Downs on Wednesday, July 9. The bet has a $50K guarantee a low 19% takeout and a $1 minimum. The sequence goes from race 5-8 with a scheduled post time of 10:15 EST.

PTF and Nick Tammaro are here to look back at racing from Saratoga, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Prairie Meadows. Horses covered include Magnitude, Think Big, Nitrogen, Fionn, Test Score, Zulu Kingdom, Phileas Fogg, Locked, Bring Theband Home and many, many more. Plus Nick shares thoughts on how the various tracks were playing. For much more of Nick's thoughts, tips, and analysis, make sure you subscribe to In the Money Plus.

Nick Tammaro and Jackson Muniz break down the 2025 Indiana Derby Late Pick 5 from Horseshoe Indianapolis. Post time Saturday is noon for the first race for the 13-race card, with the Derby going as Race 12 at 6:33 EST.

Players Podcast jumps into July 4th weekend with Adelphi Racing sponsored Saratoga Content with PTF and Nick Tammaro discussing the Pick 6 for Saturday, July 5. Mikee P grabs Jackson Muniz for the Late Pick 4 at Woodbine Saturday and DD for the Late Pick 4 at Monmouth.

This weekend is the Iowa Festival of Racing at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa, and ITM has you covered with a preview of multiple Stakes on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th. Stakes include the Iowa Derby, Iowa Oaks, and the Grade 3 Cornhusker Handicap. Special guests include new Inthemoneypodcast.com Prairie Meadows handicapper Rick Tangeman with some spot plays this weekend and Bill Duncliffe with a look at the Pick 4 from races 4-7 on Friday. Get involved all weekend at Prairie Meadows starting at 5 p.m. EST.

PTF kicks off the first Tour Update show with a visit with John Gaspar, who won his way into the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge last week via the Tour feeder.John has also been creating some great content about tournaments. His latest show is a sit down with BCBC Champion Marshall Gramm.In the second half of the show, PTF congratulations all the players so far who have advanced to our Tour Playoffs and welcomes in JK.They look back at Thorpedo Anna's romp in the Fleur de Lis and assess her chance of becoming a two-time Breeders' Cup winner.Then they dive into the four stakes races that close out Saratoga's card that are also included in this week's contest. You can sign up to play here.

PTF is back with a special edition of the show where he and Jay Privman discuss the life and times of D. Wayne Lukas. To read Jay's excellent article about Lukas in the DRF, click here.

Mikee P sits down with the "Mayor" of Horse Racing Twitter Sean Patrick Nolan, to discuss the late Pick 4 from Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. The bet has a $1 minimum, a low takeout, and a $50,000 Guarantee. Sean also discusses what his summer plans are in racing and his work on America's Best Racing and the Trust the Profits show that covers ASD on Tuesday nights.

PTF is back with you from the USA where he sits down with Nick Tammaro and Jonathon Kinchen to pay tribute to the legendary life of D. Wayne Lukas.They also look back at Thorpedo Anna's successful return in the Fleur de Lis and examine the Grade 1 Stephen Foster with thoughts on Mindframe, Sierra Leone, First Mission, and Mystik Dan.Takeaways: The podcast pays homage to the iconic D. Wayne Lukas, reflecting on his transformative impact on the horse racing industry, evolving from a divisive figure to a beloved mentor and leader. A detailed analysis of Thorpedo Anna's performance in the Fleur de Lis highlights her impressive return, yet raises questions regarding her future competition against male counterparts in major races. The discussion of the Grade 1 Stephen Foster emphasizes the significance of Mindframe's victory, showcasing his potential as a leading horse in the current racing landscape. Nick Tammaro provides insights into the implications of D. Wayne Lukas's legacy, particularly through his coaching tree, which has influenced many successful trainers in the sport. The podcast explores the trends in horse performance, particularly focusing on Mystic Dan, and the competitive dynamics of older male horses versus promising candidates in the current racing circuit.

Another Players' Podcast with wall-to-wall coverage of the major happenings in horse racing this Saturday (June 28). Mikee P opens the show alongside Jackson Muniz for a breakdown of the Late Pick 4 at Woodbine, and then Nick Tammaro is joined by Jonathon Kinchen to analyze the stakes action on Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs. Mikee P wraps the show with a look at the Late Pick 4 from Monmouth Park with ITM's Monmouth handicapper Eric Solomon.