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In the final episode of the DRF Players’ Podcast (the TBD Players’ Podcast will commence in another place next week), PTF and JK host the first ever Podcast Holiday Quiz. Joined by special guests Matt Scarlata, Drew Coatney, and Gene Menez, they review some of the sometimes sublime but always ridiculous history of the show. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Happy Thanksgiving from the DRF Players’ Podcast! In this show, PTF and JK talk about stakes races from Churchill Downs and Del Mar. Plus, a look back at Equestricon and a look forward to Instagrand’s three-year-old year. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Nick Luck of NBC and Ron Wood of Racing Post join to discuss European horses in this year's Breeders' Cup. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
PTF and JK answer fan questions about the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
PTF and JK take an early look at all 13 Breeders' Cup prep races. Plus, will JK ultimately welch on the Fu Manchu bet? Listen to the very end of the show to find out. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
PTF and JK put a bow on the summer season and talk about the new TV Show "Win Place Show".
JK has a single in the Spinaway, PTF talks vertical wagering strategy in two-year-old stakes, plus analysis of all the stakes from Saratoga and Del Mar.
PTF and JK discuss West Coast's romp in the Travers and all the stakes action from Saratoga this past Saturday, complete with a discussion about whether the track was biased. Also, have USA turf horses caught up with their European brethren? Plus a special visit from the Ice Cream Man.
PTF and JK are joined by special guest Chris Pipito. They discuss all the stakes races on the Travers Day card and answer some listener mail along the way.
Is Arrogate still the same horse? How good is Elate? What's the best way for a racing fan to turn his or her avocation into a vocation? These are just some of the questions PTF and JK tackle on this week's podcast. Plus, in the latest Tale From the Track, JK explains how the struggle is real.
Will Arrogate bounce back in Pacific Classic? How does the starting bankroll change strategy for live-bank play? Is JK a chalk-sucking weasel? These are just some of the questions tackled on this week's Friday pod. Plus, Del Mar and Sar stakes previews.
PTF and JK recap Arlington Million weekend and the Fourstardave as well as discuss all the goings on at the inaugural Equestricon.
PTF and JK go over Arrogate's flop and all the top stories from Saratoga and Del Mar. Plus, Penelope Miller joins to talk about the new horse racing app Stay Lucky.
Special guest Nick Tammaro joins PTF and JK to talk about Opening Weekend at SAR and DMR and their favorite angles/approaches for the SAR meet. Plus, over/under on Arrogate's Beyer and a certain contest legend's Twitter account activity.
The guys preview the summer meets. Special guest Tom Quigley joins to talk about Del Mar. PTF and Jk share their own thoughts on Saratoga. Plus, will the real Songbird please stand up?
In a show that was nearly derailed by JK's travel woes, he and PTF go over this weekend's cross-country pick four, and talk about the ins-and-outs of their handicapping process.
PTF and JK talk about Stars and Stripes Day from Belmont plus Pete interviews the man winning his way to vegas by playing all the 1's.
The English Major's edition, with talk about racing's role in a literary classic, and a discussion of the meaning of the word "wiseguy." JK's new TV gig is discussed and he and PTF give their thoughts on the all stakes pick five Saturday night at Churchill Downs.
The guys revisit Belmont Day and talk about Tapwrit, Mor Spirit, Songbird and other stars from the day. The future of the Triple Crown is debated and they answer a listener question: when to use the all button?
PTF and JK go over all of the stakes at Belmont on Saturday
PTF and JK discuss Lady Eli's win the Gamely and Cupid's triumph in the Gold Cup plus a round of Belmont Stakes day Buy, Sell, Hold.
PTF and JK unpack the Preakness, look ahead to the Belmont and talk about their adventures in the dungeon.
Thursday morning, Roger Ailes died. The Fox News impresario changed the conversation in America and created a base of support for the current pPresident, Donald Trump. Isaac Chotiner has reported extensively on Fox News for Slate. His new interview podcast is called I Have to Ask. Plus, Mike hits the bar with Peter Fornatale to drink discuss the crown jewel of cocktails. Fornatale is author of Brooklyn Spirits and host of the DRF Players’ Podcast. In the Spiel, Mike reflects on how to win listeners and influence presidents. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday morning, Roger Ailes died. The Fox News impresario changed the conversation in America and created a base of support for the current pPresident, Donald Trump. Isaac Chotiner has reported extensively on Fox News for Slate. His new interview podcast is called I Have to Ask. Plus, Mike hits the bar with Peter Fornatale to drink discuss the crown jewel of cocktails. Fornatale is author of Brooklyn Spirits and host of the DRF Players’ Podcast. In the Spiel, Mike reflects on how to win listeners and influence presidents. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PTF and JK discuss the results of the Kentucky Derby and answer questions from listeners.
Special guest Craig Bernick of Glen Hill Farm joins PTF and JK to discuss the Kentucky Oaks undercard and the Oaks itself.
PTF and JK go over the horses in the probably field for the 2017 Kentucky Derby, culminating in a round of buy, sell, hold. Next week's podcasts will be on Weds and Thurs at 11 ET, going over the Oaks and Derby cards respectively,
PTF and JK discuss the graded stakes action at Oaklawn on Saturday and go over Keeneland’s all stakes pick four as well. Plus, how should a horseplayer deal with a slump?
Pete and JK review one of the great performances in handicapping contest history, as well as the key Derby preps from the weekend. Also a special guest appearance by freelance racing journalist Simon Rowlands to discuss the question of Arrogate versus Frankel.
The crew of the DRF Players' Podcast analyze the latest in horse racing.
Chris Pipito, jockey agent for Angel Cruz, discusses the win for Dancing Rags in the Alcibiades, plus Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen discuss the big stories from the weekend, such as Tepin's loss, Miss Temple City's win, the return to the winner's circle for Lady Eli, the retirement of Exaggerator, and more.
California Chrome's dominance in the Awesome Again, Stellar Wind vs Beholder in the Zenyatta (and looking ahead to the Distaff), Runhappy's performance in the Ack Ack and his chances in the Dirt Mile, Ectot vs Flintshire in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, and more are discussed by Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen on today's episode.
Saturday stakes races at Santa Anita and Belmont are previewed by Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, Jonathon Kinchen, and Marcus Hersh, as well as a look ahead to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.
Songbird's big win in the Cotillion, Gun Runner and Connect in the Pennsylvania Derby, and ideas to help grow horse racing are the main topics discussed by Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen.
Tepin's Woodbine Mile is revisited, as Norm Casse joins to discuss her as well as the promising juveniles in the barn. Also, Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen analyze the Pennsylvania Derby, the Cotillion, and other stakes at Parx, along with the Commonwealth Turf Cup from Laurel Park.
Tepin's performance in the Woodbine Mile, the case for her as Horse of the Year, a quick preview of the Pennsylvania Derby, and a bold prediction on who wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby are the topics discussed by Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen on today's episode.
How good is Catch a Glimpse? Who ran best in the Belmont Derby? Who are the best sprinters in training? Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen cover these topics and more, plus Keith Chamblin from the NTRA discusses how changes to tax laws will benefit horseplayers.
Will the Europeans dominate the Belmont Oaks and Derby, or is an American up to the task? Peter Thomas Fornatale, Mike Hogan, and Jonathon Kinchen discuss these races plus the Grade 2 Suburban Handicap and the American Derby.
Discussion of races from the weekend, including the Queen's Plate, plus how Off the Tracks stacks up against the other top 3-year-old fillies. Also, Gabby Gaudet joins to look ahead to the opening to the Saratoga meet.