In The Money Players' Podcast

Get ready for Tuesday night racing at Assiniboia Downs with In the Money Media! Host Mikee P is joined by ITM Intern Chance Rains to break down the $1 Late Pick 4 for Tuesday, July 21.With a $50,000 guaranteed pool and a low 15% takeout, the Late Pick 4 offers one of the best betting opportunities of the card. Mikee and Chance analyze each race, discuss top contenders, identify live longshots, and share their tickets to help you attack the sequence with confidence.Whether you're a seasoned horseplayer or new to multi-race wagers, this preview provides valuable handicapping insights and betting strategy for one of the night's most exciting wagers.In this video:$1 Late Pick 4 analysisRace-by-race handicappingBest bets and live longshotsTicket construction strategyTuesday, July 21 at Assiniboia Downs$50,000 Guaranteed Pool15% TakeoutBe sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more horse racing picks, handicapping analysis, and betting strategy from In the Money Media.#HorseRacing #AssiniboiaDowns #Pick4 #LatePick4 #HorseRacingBets #Handicapping #MikeeP #InTheMoneyMedia #BettingStrategy #ThoroughbredRacing

It's another Gulfstream Monday and In The Money Media has you covered! Join Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) as they look at horse racing action over at Gulfstream Park for Monday (July 20).Mondays at Gulfstream are the new Fridays as the race week shifts toward a Saturday-Monday schedule with a revamped betting menu featuring a $1 Players Place Pick 8, $5 Players Late Double, $3 Players Late Pick 3 - all with a takeout of just 15%! Gulfstream also introduces the Summer Sweep Pick 5 at a $1 minimum and with a 15% takeout. It's a retail-only bet that will carryover 100% of the pool if no winning tickets instead of paying out consolations.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by handicapper and horseplayer Mikee P to analyze the big day of racing up in Toronto, Ontario this Sunday (July 19) with Woodbine Oaks Day, the major stepping-stone day towards Canada's signature race: the King's Plate! PTF & Mikee P analyze some of the races on the stakes-packed card, which also includes the King's Plate Trial ahead of the marquee race at Woodbine next month. The two offer handicapping strategies and ideas for tackling the day's races in this video.

Join PTF and Mikee P. for an expert preview of the Late Pick 5 at Saratoga Race Course for Sunday, July 19, presented by TwinSpires.com Contests. Looking to beat the Sunday card at the Spa? PTF and Mikee P. break down every race in the Late Pick 5 sequence, highlighting their top contenders, value plays, longshots, and ticket construction strategies to help you cash one of racing's most popular wagers. The show also features the $600 Saratoga SSBC Qualifier on TwinSpires.com, giving horseplayers a chance to earn a coveted seat in the Saratoga Summer Betting Challenge (SSBC) while competing for cash prizes.

Get ready for an outstanding day of racing at Del Mar! In this episode of In the Money Media, PTF is joined by Nick Tammaro to break down the Saturday, July 18 card, highlighting the day's best bets, value plays, and multi-race wagering opportunities.The duo also spotlights the Little Red Feather Cares Contest on Horseplayers.com, discussing why it's a great opportunity for horseplayers to compete while supporting a worthy cause. Whether you're playing the contest or simply looking for winning insights, this preview has you covered.As an added bonus, Saturday features a Pick 6 Carryover, making the sequence even more enticing. PTF and Nick analyze the key races, potential singles, live longshots, and strategies to help you attack one of the biggest betting opportunities of the weekend.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest racing analysis from In the Money Media.Topics Covered:Del Mar Saturday (July 18) Race-by-Race AnalysisBest Bets & Value PlaysPick 6 Carryover StrategyLittle Red Feather Cares Contest on Horseplayers.comMulti-Race Wagering TipsLongshots & Live Opinions#HorseRacing #DelMar #InTheMoneyMedia #PTF #NickTammaro #Pick6 #Carryover #Horseplayers #HorseplayersCom #LittleRedFeather #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseBetting #Handicapping #BestBets

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) sit down to analyze horse racing stakes action from the Jersey Shore for this Saturday (July 18) with the Haskell Stakes taking place at Monmouth Park! PTF & JK provide insight and strategies for tackling the Late Pick 5 sequence for the Haskell Day card. The signature race, the $1 million Haskell, lures many familiar faces from the Kentucky Derby 2026 trail including one of the favorites for the First Saturday in May in Further Ado, who is listed as the 2-1 morning line favorite. The Haskell also attracts Preakness Stakes 2026 winner Napoleon Solo, who is listed as the second choice in the morning line at 5/2. The Late Pick 5 sequence features a swarth of stakes featuring the best horses, jockeys and trainers competing in North America so the card should prove to be exciting and worth the wait! Don't forget you can also participate in the $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday (July 18), which features prizes including cash as as well as seats to the BCBC and NHC! Visit https://www.monmouthpark.com/event/1000-haskell-handicapping-challenge-2/ for more information.

PTF grabs Matt Bernier for another Friday ITM Horseplayers Tour Show - this week we have Del Mar opening Day to look forward to for the players. $20 contests up to 3 entries every week on Horseplayers.com for a chance to qualify for the ITM Playoffs and the opportunity to win a BCBC seat.

Looking for the best bets at Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, July 14? Join Mikee P and veteran handicapper Garnet Barnsdale on the latest In The Money Media Late Pick 4 Preview as they break down the sequence and search for winning tickets.Garnet shares his top opinions, value plays, singles, and live longshots to help you attack the Late Pick 4, featuring a $50,000 guaranteed pool and an affordable $1 minimum wager.The duo also discusses the $3 Rolling Pick 3s, highlighting additional betting opportunities throughout the evening card.Whether you're chasing the Late Pick 4 guarantee or looking to capitalize on the Rolling Pick 3s, this preview provides the expert analysis you need before the first leg begins.Topics Covered:Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 analysis$50,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 ($1 minimum)Best bets, singles, and value horses$3 Rolling Pick 3 wagering strategyLongshots and ticket construction tipsBe sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss In The Money Media's horse racing previews, betting strategies, and expert handicapping for the biggest race cards across North America.#AssiniboiaDowns #HorseRacing #LatePick4 #Pick4 #Pick3 #HorseRacingBets #Handicapping #InTheMoneyMedia #MikeeP #GarnetBarnsdale #HorseBetting #RacingTips

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits down with Gary Fenton — Managing Partner of Little Red Feather Racing, chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Jockey Club steward, and NHC final-table player — for a stable tour ahead of Del Mar's opening weekend. Gary walks PTF through Little Red Feather's loaded stakes roster for the seaside meet: their runners in the opening-day Oceanside Stakes, a three-horse assault on the Grade 2 San Clemente, and stable star Iron Man Cal (named for Cal Ripken) stretching out in the San Diego. Along the way, the guys dig into LRF's partnership model — the popular SoCal fund and the Irish imports brought over through BBA Ireland — plus the magic of Del Mar opening day, the California racing scene, and why the horseplayer community calls it "summer Christmas." PLAY FOR A GREAT CAUSE — THE LRF CARES CHARITY CHALLENGE On Saturday, July 18, the 7th Annual LRF Cares Horseplayer Contest returns on HorsePlayers.com: a $250 Pick & Pray over all of Del Mar's races that benefits Thoroughbred aftercare, awarding one 2027 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) seat for every 40 entries, with two guaranteed. The more players in, the more seats awarded — and it all supports retired racehorses. Enter here: https://horseplayers.com/contest/2335342 DEL MAR, COVERED ALL MEET LONG ITM has the seaside meet covered at inthemoneypodcast.com — daily written analysis from Dean Keppler, weekend preview shows, and a Del Mar diary on ITM Plus. IN THIS EPISODE: - Del Mar opening day and the "summer Christmas" atmosphere - Little Red Feather's Oceanside Stakes runners - The Grade 2 San Clemente trio - Stable star Iron Man Cal in the San Diego - LRF's partnership model, the SoCal fund, and Irish imports - How the LRF Cares Charity Challenge supports Thoroughbred aftercare Sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter: https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email Go premium with ITM Plus: https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest horse racing analysis, contest coverage, and expert handicapping from In The Money Media. #DelMar #HorseRacing #LittleRedFeather #GaryFenton #ThoroughbredRacing #DelMarOpeningDay #SanClemente #SanDiegoStakes #Oceanside #IronManCal #LRFCares #ThoroughbredAftercare #HorsePlayers #NHC #Handicapping #CaliforniaRacing #InTheMoneyMedia #PTF #HorseRacingPodcast #SummerRacing 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.

The late-week show of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast begins with a look at Saturday (July 11) contest action at Twinspires.com over at Saratoga with host Mikee P and Nick Tammaro in the co-chair! PTF takes the reins in the next segment with JK for a look at Saturday horse racing from Monmouth Park before Mikee P wraps the show with spot plays at Woodbine for Saturday alongside Ray Cotolo, who offers a possibly strong strategy to try and turn $50 into $500 on that Saturday Woodbine card.

Join PTF and special guest Matt Bernier on In The Money Media for expert Saratoga Race Course picks and analysis for Friday's card. Get race-by-race handicapping, betting strategies, and top selections as they break down the day's biggest opportunities at one of North America's premier racing meets.The show also spotlights the ITM Horseplayers Tour, with this week's contest taking place on Horseplayers.com, presented by the Breeders' Cup. Test your handicapping skills against fellow players while supporting a great cause, as the contest benefits Breeders' Cup Charities.Whether you're looking for win bets, exactas, trifectas, Pick 4s, or Pick 5s, PTF and Matt Bernier provide the insights, value plays, and live longshots you need to attack the Friday Saratoga card.In this episode:Saratoga Friday race-by-race analysisBest bets and value playsMulti-race wagering strategiesITM Horseplayers Tour contest previewHorseplayers.com contest presented by the Breeders' CupSupporting Breeders' Cup CharitiesBe sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Saratoga handicapping, horse racing picks, Breeders' Cup coverage, and daily analysis from In The Money Media.#Saratoga #HorseRacing #SaratogaPicks #HorseRacingPicks #Handicapping #MattBernier #PTF #InTheMoneyMedia #BreedersCup #Horseplayers #ITMHorseplayersTour #ThoroughbredRacing

PTF and JK are back with a full recap of the exciting July 4th racing weekend, highlighted by the highly anticipated opening of the Saratoga meet. They break down the biggest stakes races, standout performances, impressive horses to watch, and the key betting angles that emerged from one of the most important weekends of the summer racing season.Whether you're a seasoned horseplayer or a passionate racing fan, this episode delivers expert analysis, wagering insights, and plenty of discussion about what the results mean for the weeks ahead at Saratoga and beyond.In this episode:Opening weekend recap from Saratoga Race CourseAnalysis of the biggest July 4th weekend stakes racesTop horse performances and emerging starsBetting takeaways and handicapping insightsWhat to watch as the Saratoga meet continuesBe sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest horse racing analysis from In The Money Media.#HorseRacing #Saratoga #SaratogaRaceCourse #July4Racing #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseRacingPodcast #PTF #JK #Handicapping #HorseBetting #InTheMoneyMedia #NYRA #StakesRacing #Horseplayers #RacingAnalysis

Looking for the best Woodbine Late Pick 4 plays? In The Money Media has you covered!Join Mikee P. as he welcomes Ray Cotolo for an in-depth preview of the Late Pick 4 at Woodbine, featuring expert analysis, value plays, and wagering strategies to help you attack one of Saturday's best betting sequences.Whether you're chasing a big score or building your multi-race tickets, Mikee and Ray break down every leg of the Late Pick 4, highlighting contenders, vulnerable favorites, live longshots, and potential singles to help maximize your chances at the windows.

The In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show kicks off this shorter episode for a hot Fourth of July weekend with a look at horse racing action on the Jersey Shore for Saturday (July 4) at Monmouth Park! Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by ITM Blog contributor and handicapper Dean Keppler to preview some of the races for that holiday card of racing at Monmouth before PTF hands the host reins over to The Gallop Out's Ryan Anderson for a look at Sunday's (July 5) card of horse racing at Colonial Downs. Anderson is joined by frequent ITM contributor and horseplayer Chris Cupples to offer spot plays for the day's races, which are a part of a feeder contest over on TwinSpires Tournaments for the Haskell Tournament coming up in just a few weeks.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits with FanDuel Racing alum and horseplayer Matt Bernier to analyze some of the races taking place in this week's ITM Horseplayers Tour contest, which enters its fifth week! 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 thoroughbred aftercare! 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/2357188/saratoga-racecourse-bcbc-p-p-in-the-money-horseplayers-tour-feeder-to-7-4-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-bc-charities.html

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Churchill Downs morning line maker and horseplayer Nick Tammaro to look back at this past weekend's horse racing stakes action, headlined by the defeat of Kentucky Derby 2025 champ Sovereignty in the Stephen Foster 2026 on Saturday to Dubai World Cup champion Magnitude. The weekend also wrapped somberly with the last horse races to ever run at historic Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City on Sunday.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits down with Total Performance Data's Adam Mills to take a look at the data from Stephen Foster 2026, run this past Saturday at home of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs. PTF & Adam discuss the potentially flat performance by Kentucky Derby 2025 winner Sovereignty, who finished an even third behind Dubai World Cup champ Magnitude and Pennsylvania Derby winner Baeza. The two break down the running data from the race run over a sticky track to better understand whether a horse like Sovereignty regressed or ran his race - a race where White Abarrio, who easily trounced this cohort at Oaklawn Park a few weeks ago, also ran flat.

Mikee P. hosts another episode of the In the Money Media Podcast with inthemoneypodcast.com contributor Adam Discepolo. The guys break down the Late Pick 4 for Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, June 30. The bet has a $1 minimum and a $50,000 Guarantee.

On this loaded edition of the late-week show, the In The Money Media Players' Podcast begins with coverage of the massive stakes card this Saturday (June 27) at Churchill Downs headlined by the Stephen Foster Handicap, featuring the resurfacing of Kentucky Derby 2025 champion Sovereignty following his defeat to White Abarrio in his 4-year-old debut earlier this year at Oaklawn. Nick Tammaro and Jonathon Kinchen analyze the Churchill Downs stakes action before the In The Money team breaks down racing action from nearly every major racing jurisdiction for this Saturday with Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) looking at Laurel Park racing with the Maryland Jockey Club's Dan Illman and later previewing Colonial Downs racing with horseplayer Michael Domabyl, and Mikee P has coverage of Monmouth Park with handicapper Eric Solomon as well as a look at the Canada Day $5 Pick 3 from Woodbine with The Gallop Out's Jackson Muniz.

In The Money Media's PTF & Mikee P are here to preview this week's races in the In The Money Media Horseplayers Tour contest, which enters its fourth week this Friday (June 26)! Enter these contests for just $20 and play for spots into Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge Qualifiers, with all of the proceeds from these ITM feeder contests going directly to support racehorse aftercare. Playing in these feeders will also give you a chance to qualify for the Horseplayers Tour playoffs, which will award one BCBC Seat as top prize! Enter this week's contest here: https://horseplayers.com/contest/2351606/friday-featured-hp-bcbc-p-p-in-the-money-horseplayers-tour-feeder-to-6-27-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-bc-charities.html

A full-card Royal Ascot 2026 recap. Michael Adolphson joins In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale to go race by race through the meeting — the winners, the tough beats, and the cross-form clues that point all the way to the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. From Ten Bob Tony's 50/1 shock in the Queen Anne to Mission Central's King Charles III Stakes win, Bow Echo's gutsy St James's Palace, Ombudsman's monster Prince of Wales's Stakes repeat, Scandinavia's stretch duel in the Gold Cup, Venetian Sun in the Commonwealth Cup, Precise in the Coronation, Almeraq's 25/1 Jubilee, and the American story of the week — Bacio and Wesley Ward in the Palace of Holyroodhouse — plus the Norfolk and the next generation of juvenile sprinters. Michael breaks down where each of these horses might land on the road to Keeneland, which trips suit, and the Win-and-You're-In picture across the meeting. Essential viewing for handicappers, bettors, and anyone following European Breeders' Cup form lines through the summer.

Royal Ascot 2026, reviewed through advanced sectional data. Total Performance Data analyst Adam Mills joins In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale to break down the meeting's biggest performances — finishing speeds, top speed, stride length and stride frequency — and what the numbers reveal about the road to the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. We dig into the puzzling Queen Anne Stakes and Ten Bob Tony's 50/1 shock, explain exactly what "finishing speed" measures and why US dirt and European turf races run so differently, then turn to the Win-and-You're-In angles: Mission Central in the King Charles III Stakes, Ombudsman's monster Prince of Wales's Stakes repeat, and the gamble of the week — Bacio and Wesley Ward's electric sprint in the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Throughout, the conversation is about cross-form clues: which Ascot winners actually project to Keeneland, and which might get found out around a bend. A must-listen for handicappers, data-driven bettors, and anyone tracking the 2026 Breeders' Cup form lines.

Mikee P. and Jackson Muniz go after the Late Pick 4 on Tuesday, June 23rd. The bet carries a $1 minimum and has a $50,000 Guarantee. ASD also had $3 rolling Pick 3s on the card.

With In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) across the pond for the Royal Ascot meeting that draws to a close on Saturday (June 20), Jonathon Kinchen (JK) steps into the host chair to open the late-week show solo with a look at racing from Monmouth Park for this Saturday. PTF then has a preview of the Royal Ascot finale card with Michael Adolphson. JK also provides coverage by himself of the Saturday card at Churchill Downs before Mikee P wraps the show with analysis of Saturday racing from Woodbine with The Gallop Out's Jackson Muniz.

Royal Ascot 2026 rolls on with Day 4 action, and host PTF is joined by Michael Adolphson for a comprehensive preview of Friday's outstanding seven-race card. The duo breaks down the key contenders, betting opportunities, pace scenarios, and value plays across every race on one of the strongest days of the Royal Meeting.Friday's card features:

PTF is joined by international racing expert Michael Adolphson for a deep dive into Day 3 of Royal Ascot. The duo breaks down Thursday's card, including the prestigious Gold Cup, and shares their best betting angles, value plays, and horses to watch throughout the meeting. Royal Ascot's third day is highlighted by the Gold Cup and several competitive stakes races, making it one of the marquee days of the festival. Whether you're looking for Royal Ascot picks, horse racing betting advice, or expert analysis of the Thursday card, this episode has you covered.Topics Covered:Royal Ascot Day 3 previewGold Cup analysisBest bets and value playsInternational racing insightsThursday race-by-race breakdownHorse racing wagering strategy#RoyalAscot #HorseRacing #PTF #MichaelAdolphson #RoyalAscot2026 #AscotGoldCup #HorseRacingTips #BettingPicks #InTheMoneyMedia #ThoroughbredRacing

Royal Ascot 2026 is here, and In The Money Media has you covered for Day 2! Join PTF and UK punter Barry Faulkner as they break down the biggest races from Day 2 of the world-famous Royal Ascot meeting. From top-class Group 1 action to competitive handicaps, the duo analyzes the key contenders, pace scenarios, value plays, and wagering opportunities throughout the card. Day 2 features several races that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, offering coveted "Win and You're In" (WAYI) berths to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Find out which runners could punch their ticket to the Breeders' Cup and which horses are poised to make a major impact on the international racing scene. Whether you're betting the card, following the sport's biggest stars, or looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, this preview delivers the insight you need before the gates open at Royal Ascot.

Mikee P grabs ITM stalwart Chris Cupples for a look at the $50,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, June 16. The bet has a $1 minimum and pools have averaging over 100K.

Royal Ascot 2026 is here, and In The Money Media has you covered for Opening Day!Join PTF and UK racing expert Callum Helliwell as they break down the biggest races from Day 1 of the world-famous Royal Ascot meeting. From top-class Group 1 action to competitive handicaps, the duo analyzes the key contenders, pace scenarios, value plays, and wagering opportunities throughout the card.Opening Day features several races that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, offering coveted "Win and You're In" (WAYI) berths to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Find out which runners could punch their ticket to the Breeders' Cup and which horses are poised to make a major impact on the international racing scene.Whether you're betting the card, following the sport's biggest stars, or looking ahead to the Breeders' Cup, this preview delivers the insight you need before the gates open at Royal Ascot.

The late-week edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast is here starting with a segment focused on Haskell Preview Day this Saturday (June 13) at Monmouth Park, which also happens to be the day of the $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge! Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) starts the show alongside Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to preview the horse racing action taking place on Haskell Preview Day and inside of the Pick Your Prize contest, which you can still register to compete in - visit the Monmouth Park website for more information. PTF then talks with BCBC champ Drew Coatney about horse racing action from Woodbine for this Saturday in the next segment before Mikee P wraps the show analyzing Saturday action from Churchill Downs with Ryan Anderson of The Gallop Out.For more information on the $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge, visit https://www.monmouthpark.com/event/2000-pick-your-prize-handicapping-challenge/

Mikee P grabs inthemoneypodcast.com contributor Rick Tangeman for a look at the Late Pick 4 for Assiniboia Downs on Tuesday, June 9th. ASD has a $1 Late Pick 4 with a $50,000 Guaranteed Pool and a 15% takeout. ASD also has $3 rolling Pick 3s.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by handicapper and horseplayer Nick Tammaro to take a look back at a loaded weekend of horse racing action from the Belmont Stakes Festival meeting at Saratoga!The pair go over some of the highlight stakes performances from the weekend and of course later discuss how the 3-year-old division is shaping since Kentucky Derby 2026 winner Golden Tempo proved his last-to-first rally was no fluke by winning Belmont Stakes 2026 over Commandment and Renegade, who was foiled as the favorite in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux again made history by winning two of the three jewels of horse racing's Triple Crown and becoming the second woman to ever train a winner in the Belmont Stakes, the first being Jena Antonucci when Arcangelo won Belmont Stakes 2023. The pair of wins in the Triple Crown by Golden Tempo again raises the discussion on whether the string of the Triple Crown as we know it is a viable series under current training standards and preferences, sparking debate that comes down to whether the history and pageantry of the Triple Crown should be set aside to create a run of races that attracts the modern thoroughbred stars and sustains the national audience that the Triple Crown tends to draw every single year.PTF wrote more about the state of the American Triple Crown and what the sport can do about it over on At The Races: https://www.attheraces.com/belmont-stakes-racing-festival-at-saratoga/should-the-timing-of-the-us-triple-crown-be-changedDon't forget also about the biggest handicapping contest of the Monmouth Park year this Saturday, June 13 — the $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge. Your $2,000 buy-in splits into a $1,000 bankroll and $1,000 to the prize pool. Prizes include NHC seats, BCBC seats, and cash. On-site or online. Pre-registration only — contact Brian Skirka at bskirka@monmouthpark.com or 732-571-6595 before Friday. Full details at https://www.monmouthpark.com/event/2000-pick-your-prize-handicapping-challenge/

Mikee P and Nick Tammaro look at the Churchill Card for Sunday, June 7th. There is a $1000 BCBC qualifier at Twinspires.com today.

In The Money Media's late-week show kicks off with a preview of Saturday horse racing action from Monmouth Park hosted by Mikee P! He's joined by Ryan Anderson to break down the contenders and betting strategies for the day before PTF returns for a segment on using statistical analysis to handicap Belmont Stakes 2026 & Epsom Derby 2026, both of which will run this Saturday (June 6). PTF is joined by Adam Mills from Total Performance Data and Joe Applebaum from Waigr, Inc. to go over in-race data on the major contenders in this year's Belmont Stakes and Epsom Derby as well as evaluating each contender's win probabilities to assess pricing inefficiencies within the pools.

Brought to you by In the Money Plus - get a free month when you sign up BEFORE the Belmont - details at inthemoneypodcast.com/plus Peter Thomas Fornatale hosts Jonathan Kinchen and Belmont Stakes Day specialist Michael Adolphson for ITM's definitive free horse racing tips and analysis show ahead of the 158th Belmont Stakes. The crew delivers their final picks for Saturday's $2 million Grade 1 at Saratoga and breaks down the complete all-stakes Pick 6 sequence — six races, five graded stakes, one of the richest single-day betting cards in American horse racing. RACE 8 — TRUE NORTH STAKES (G3) | $400,000 | 6½ Furlongs PP1 Acoustic Ave — Trainer: Linda Rice — Jockey: Jose Lezcano PP2 Imagination — Trainer: Bob Baffert — Jockey: Flavien Prat PP3 Bentornato — Trainer: J.F. D'Angelo — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. PP4 Listenupshance — Trainer: Doug O'Neill — Jockey: Antonio Fresu PP5 Faust — Trainer: Steve Asmussen — Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz PP6 Book'em Danno — Trainer: Danny Ryan — Jockey: Pedro Lopez PP7 Be You — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: John Velazquez PP8 Illuminare — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: Manuel Franco PP9 Pentathlon — Trainer: Shug McGaughey — Jockey: Dylan Davis RACE 9 — JAIPUR STAKES (G1) | $500,000 | 5½ Furlongs Turf PP1 Governor Sam — Trainer: George Weaver — Jockey: Pedro Lopez PP2 Bold Journey — Trainer: Bill Mott — Jockey: Junior Alvarado PP3 Litigation — Trainer: B.A. Lynch — Jockey: Florent Geroux PP4 Works for Me — Trainer: J.R. Lee — Jockey: Flavien Prat PP5 Reef Runner — Trainer: D. Fawkes — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. PP6 Ag Bullet — Trainer: Rafael Baltas — Jockey: John Velazquez PP7 Clock Tower — Trainer: Wesley Ward — Jockey: Dylan Davis PP8 John the Beer Man — Trainer: R. Atras — Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche PP9 Twenty Six Black — Trainer: H. De Paz — Jockey: Manuel Franco PP10 My Boy Prince — Trainer: Mark Casse — Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz RACE 10 — WOODY STEPHENS STAKES (G1) | $500,000 | 7 Furlongs PP1 Gilded Bandit — Trainer: Bill Mott — Jockey: Junior Alvarado PP2 Obliteration — Trainer: Steve Asmussen — Jockey: John Velazquez PP3 Six Speed — Trainer: George Weaver — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. PP4 Stradale — Trainer: Steve Asmussen — Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr. PP5 Solitude Dude — Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. — Jockey: Flavien Prat PP6 Crude Velocity — Trainer: Bob Baffert — Jockey: Florent Geroux PP7 Englishman — Trainer: Cherie DeVaux — Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz PP8 Civil Liberty — Trainer: Doug O'Neill — Jockey: Antonio Fresu PP9 Taj Mahal — Trainer: B.T. Russell — Jockey: Manuel Franco RACE 11 — METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (G1) | $1,000,000 | 1 Mile PP1 Nysos — Trainer: Bob Baffert — Jockey: Flavien Prat PP2 Vibe — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: Luis Saez PP3 Antiquarian — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: John Velazquez PP4 Saudi Crown — Trainer: Brad Cox — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. PP5 Rated by Merit — Trainer: Chad Brown — Jockey: Dylan Davis PP6 Knightsbridge — Trainer: Bill Mott — Jockey: Junior Alvarado PP7 Journalism — Trainer: Michael McCarthy — Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz RACE 12 — MANHATTAN STAKES (G1) | $1,000,000 | 1-3/16 Miles Turf PP1 Tiz Dashing — Trainer: Barclay Tagg — Jockey: Javier Castellano PP2 Test Score — Trainer: Graham Motion — Jockey: Manuel Franco PP3 Make Me King — Trainer: H. Al Jehani — Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz PP4 Integration — Trainer: Shug McGaughey — Jockey: John Velazquez PP5 Deterministic — Trainer: Michael Clement — Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche PP6 Bright Picture — Trainer: Andre Fabre — Jockey: Flavien Prat PP7 Rhetorical — Trainer: W. Walden — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. PP8 One Stripe — Trainer: Graham Motion — Jockey: G. Lerena PP9 Battle of Normandy — Trainer: Shug McGaughey — Jockey: Dylan Davis RACE 13 — BELMONT STAKES (G1) | $2,000,000 | 1¼ Miles PP1 Vitruvian Man — Trainer: Doug O'Neill — Jockey: Antonio Fresu — ML: 30-1 PP2 Powershift — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: Luis Saez — ML: 12-1 PP3 Chief Wallabee — Trainer: Bill Mott — Jockey: Junior Alvarado — ML: 3-1 PP4 Renegade — Trainer: Todd Pletcher — Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. — ML: 2-1 PP5 Ottinho — Trainer: Chad Brown — Jockey: Dylan Davis — ML: 20-1 PP6 Growth Equity — Trainer: Chad Brown — Jockey: Manuel Franco — ML: 12-1 PP7 Commandment — Trainer: Brad Cox — Jockey: John Velazquez — ML: 6-1 PP8 Emerging Market — Trainer: Chad Brown — Jockey: Flavien Prat — ML: 6-1 PP9 Golden Tempo — Trainer: Cherie DeVaux — Jockey: Jose Ortiz — ML: 9-2 Free horse racing picks, pace analysis, wagering strategy, and best bets for Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga. Whether you're playing the Belmont Stakes win bet, the Pick 6, building exactas, trifectas, or superfectas across the full card, this is your free horse racing analysis hub for June 6, 2026.

Mikee P. grabs ITM contributor and exercise rider Will Humphrey for a look at the $1 minimum Late Pick 4 Tuesday, 6/2 at Assiniboia Downs. The bet has a 15% takeout and a $50,000 Guarantee.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is back for the late-week Players' Podcast taking a look at Saturday horse racing action and betting opportunities. PTF is joined by Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge Champion Drew Coatney in the first segment for their usual handicapping of action from Woodbine for Saturday and is later joined on the show by inthemoneypodcast.com contributor Eric Solomon to break down racing from Monmouth for Saturday as well.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale is joined by a pair of iconic racing broadcasters on this special edition of the Players' Podcast beginning with a conversation alongside famed horse racing announcer Tom Durkin, who recently released a memoir titled "A Life's Calling"! PTF talks with Durkin about the book and his storied career in horse racing before talking to Donna Brothers, who recently wrapped her 26-year broadcasting career with NBC when covering the 2026 Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park a few weeks ago. Brothers will be a part of the Embrace the Belmont seminar on Tuesday, June 2 at Saratoga, which raises money to benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, a racehorse aftercare nonprofit.

Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund, this special edition of the In The Money Media podcast previews an outstanding Saturday card at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day on May 30. Host Mikee P. welcomes racing analyst Chris Cupples for a deep dive into the biggest races, top contenders, wagering strategies, and best bets from one of the premier spring cards in Kentucky racing. The duo breaks down all the major stakes races on the program, including the Grade 2 Shawnee Stakes, Grade 3 Blame Stakes, Grade 3 Aristides Stakes, Grade 3 Arlington Stakes, Grade 3 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes, Grade 3 Regret Stakes, and the Audubon Stakes. Expect sharp handicapping insight, horse-by-horse analysis, pace projections, and betting opinions designed to help horseplayers cash tickets all afternoon long. Whether you're playing multi-race wagers, looking for live longshots, or just getting ready for a huge day of racing at Churchill Downs, this In The Money Media preview has you covered. Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more expert horse racing analysis throughout the Churchill Downs spring meet and the road to the Stephen Foster Stakes. 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.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by horseplayer and handicapper Nick Tammaro to take a glance at the upcoming Belmont Stakes 2026, which will take place on June 6 at Saratoga. The Triple Crown season in horse racing is nearing a wrap with the concluding event, the Belmont Stakes, attracting many runners from Kentucky Derby 2026 including last-to-first winner Golden Tempo, who also recently finalized a stud deal with Lane's End once his time on the racetrack has finished. Several other Kentucky Derby runners hopped over Preakness 2026 to target the Belmont Stakes including Mike Repole's runner Renegade, who finished second to Golden Tempo in Kentucky Derby 2026. A pair of Preakness 2026 runners in Ocelli and Chip Honcho are also probable to compete in this year's Belmont Stakes as well as Kentucky Derby runners Potente, Chief Wallabee, Commandment and Emerging Market. Chief Wallabee will give hall of fame trainer Bill Mott a chance to score back-to-back victories in the Belmont Stakes after he famously skipped Preakness 2025 with Kentucky Derby 2025 winner Sovereignty before winning Belmont Stakes 2025 in a romp over eventual Dubai World Cup champion Magnitude. Saratoga Race Course, traditionally the go-to horse racing meet of the summer on the East Coast, hosts the Belmont Stakes for the last time as renovations near completion on Belmont Racetrack, which also readies to host the Breeders' Cup come 2027 with its modernized grandstand and upgraded racetrack.

Mikee P. grabs a horse owner, a horse player, and rocket scientist, Edison Hatter, for a look at the $1 minimum Late Pick 4 on Tuesday, May 26th. The bet covers the last 4 races on the card and has a $50,000 guarantee.

Top contest players Ryan Petrunyak and Jackson Muniz join Mikee P. to discuss the Churchill Downs Card on Memorial Day Monday, May 25th. The guys discuss the $ 1,000 Buy-in BCBC qualifier on Twinspires.com on Monday, along with plays in several races on the card.

This edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show kicks off with a segment focused on action from the Jersey Shore for Saturday (May 23)! Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to analyze the Late Pick 5 sequence from Monmouth Park for Saturday before PTF sits down with BCBC champ Drew Coatney for the next segment focused on action from Woodbine! Mikee P then takes the reins to wrap the show alongside handicapper and morning line oddsmaker Nick Tammaro to give spot plays for Saturday's racing from Churchill Downs.