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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.

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.

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.

PTF and Callum Helliwell are here to review a memorable five days at Royal Ascot with an eye towards which runners we might be seeing at the Breeders' Cup!

PTF and Callum Helliwell are here to review a memorable five days at Royal Ascot with an eye towards which runners we might be seeing at the Breeders' Cup!

PTF is back for more show for this year's Royal Ascot meeting as he sits down with Tom Stanley for thoughts, tips, and analysis for the final day of Royal Ascot 2025.

PTF is back for more show for this year's Royal Ascot meeting as he sits down with Tom Stanley for thoughts, tips, and analysis for the final day of Royal Ascot 2025.

Mikee P hosts this week's Players Podcast with PTF in London for the Final day of Royal Ascot (check out his pods) with several guests taking you through some nice sequences on Saturday, June 21st. Eric Solomon, who does stellar work for inthemoneypodcast.com on Monmouth, check in for the late Pick 4 on Saturday. Jackson Muniz stops by for a look at the Pick 4 on races 4-7 at Woodbine. This sequence includes the Alywow Stakes on the Turf in Race 7. Twinspires.com sponsors the Churchill Downs segment this week, covering the twilight Late Pick 4 with expert horseplayer and contest regular Chris Cupples bringing his extensive thoughts.

PTF is back with you from the Brigadier Gerard Garden at Royal Ascot with more free tips and analysis of Royal Ascot. Today's guest is renowned broadcaster Rishi Persad who gives his views on Day 4 at Ascot, with some great cases for a few horses at double-digit odds on the impressive Friday card.

PTF is back with you from the Brigadier Gerard Garden at Royal Ascot with more free tips and analysis of Royal Ascot. Today's guest is renowned broadcaster Rishi Persad who gives his views on Day 4 at Ascot, with some great cases for a few horses at double-digit odds on the impressive Friday card.

Mikee P hosts this week's Players Podcast with PTF in London for the Final day of Royal Ascot (check out his pods) with several guests taking you through some nice sequences on Saturday, June 21st. Eric Solomon, who does stellar work for inthemoneypodcast.com on Monmouth, check in for the late Pick 4 on Saturday. Jackson Muniz stops by for a look at the Pick 4 on races 4-7 at Woodbine. This sequence includes the Alywow Stakes on the Turf in Race 7. Twinspires.com sponsors the Churchill Downs segment this week, covering the twilight Late Pick 4 with expert horseplayer and contest regular Chris Cupples bringing his extensive thoughts.

Michelle is here! And she brought champagne!PTF is back with you not live from the Brigadier Gerard garden, aka the Quigley's Corner of Ascot, and he's joined by Michelle Yu of The Owner's Box pod and so much more. Michelle gives her thoughts, tips, and analysis for Day Three (Thursday) or Royal Ascot.

Michelle is here! And she brought champagne!PTF is back with you not live from the Brigadier Gerard garden, aka the Quigley's Corner of Ascot, and he's joined by Michelle Yu of The Owner's Box pod and so much more. Michelle gives her thoughts, tips, and analysis for Day Three (Thursday) or Royal Ascot.

PTF is back with you live from The Boatman on the Thames in Windsor, joined as he is annually by Barry Faulkner, as Barry gives his tips, thoughts, and opinions on a tremendous card of racing at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

PTF is back with you live from The Boatman on the Thames in Windsor, joined as he is annually by Barry Faulkner, as Barry gives his tips, thoughts, and opinions on a tremendous card of racing at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

PTF is back with an in-depth look at the first -- and in many ways best - day of Royal Ascot. His guests are Callum Helliwell (@Cal_Helliwell) of Sky Sports Racing and regular ITM contributor Michael Adolphson (@AdolphsonRacing).For MUCH more about Royal Ascot week, including more free tips and analysis and betting advice -- as well as news about a new way to play Royal Ascot via a betting competition, make sure you check out our special area on the website. Bookmark that page and check back daily.

PTF is back with an in-depth look at the first -- and in many ways best - day of Royal Ascot. His guests are Callum Helliwell (@Cal_Helliwell) of Sky Sports Racing and regular ITM contributor Michael Adolphson (@AdolphsonRacing).For MUCH more about Royal Ascot week, including more free tips and analysis and betting advice -- as well as news about a new way to play Royal Ascot via a betting competition, make sure you check out our special area on the website. Bookmark that page and check back daily.

Another loaded Players' Podcast coming to the airwaves this week starting with a look at Woodbine's Late Pick 4 sequence for Saturday (June 14) with host Mikee P joined by handicapper Jackson Muniz.Later, PTF from his abode abroad ahead of Royal Ascot ganders alongside JK at the All-Stakes Pick 5 & Pick 4 sequence on Haskell Preview Day (Saturday, June 14) at Monmouth Park. Haskell Preview Day also is the focus of a special contest over at horsetourneys.com, where for just $1 you can enter to play for a chance to earn a seat for the Haskell Day Betting Challenge next month.Mikee P hosts the concluding segment and has Alex Henry back to look at the last Grade 1 of the 2025 Spring Session in Japan, the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse.

Another loaded Players' Podcast coming to the airwaves this week starting with a look at Woodbine's Late Pick 4 sequence for Saturday (June 14) with host Mikee P joined by handicapper Jackson Muniz.Later, PTF from his abode abroad ahead of Royal Ascot ganders alongside JK at the All-Stakes Pick 5 & Pick 4 sequence on Haskell Preview Day (Saturday, June 14) at Monmouth Park. Haskell Preview Day also is the focus of a special contest over at horsetourneys.com, where for just $1 you can enter to play for a chance to earn a seat for the Haskell Day Betting Challenge next month. Mikee P hosts the concluding segment and has Alex Henry back to look at the last Grade 1 of the 2025 Spring Session in Japan, the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse.

"It's free. After you pay for it, it's free. Just a one-time fee, that you pay annually." - Portlandia cell phone episode + most track streaming services, probably, but NOT Portland Track Fest (which is truly free to stream!) In this episode, Portland Track president Jeff Merrill joins the show! Jeff is a former 800m runner himself who spent time at Nike before getting involved with the Portland Track Festival and starting tracklnd.com and Tracklandia. His meet is THIS weekend in Portland, so see the notes below on how to support, attend, or watch (FREE!) from afar.  Jeff helped Des and Kara with ideation around the Save the 10,000, and here he shares really interesting perspectives on storytelling in track and field and how to make it interesting for the fan/viewer. You'll get all of the behind-the-scenes intel on the 17-year history of the meet, plus the storylines for this year including Donovan Brazier continuing his comeback. You will love Jeff's thoughtfulness and Des and Kara's thoughtful questions until a top 5 with an epic twist from Kara that will have you rushing to the YouTube version. Check this out and then mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday to watch the PTF! To check out the Portland Track Fest coming up THIS weekend (June 14-15): - Streaming: https://tracklnd.com/ptf/ptf. People can also Sweeten the Pot on this page and fill out the Fan Poll (beginning tomorrow) Winner of fan poll gets $250 Bandit gift card. Second = $150, 3rd = $100. Rules are on the webpage. - In-person tickets to PTF: TICKETS - PTF Schedule: SCHEDULE

PTF and JK are back with you with an in-depth conversation about this year's Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga with thoughts on Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza and many of the undercard races.*PTF and JK engage in a thorough examination of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival held at Saratoga, delving into the impressive performance of Sovereignty, who triumphed decisively in the Belmont Stakes, achieving a remarkable buyer speed figure of 109. Their discourse also encompasses the noteworthy contributions of Journalism and Baeza, illuminating their respective roles in the racing narrative this year. Throughout the episode, they reflect on the intricacies of the undercard races, providing insights into the strategies and performances that shaped the outcomes. As they analyze the implications of these results, they express a sense of satisfaction with the current state of the Triple Crown, emphasizing the significance of the rivalries that have emerged. This episode promises to enrich the listener's understanding of the racing landscape, as they navigate the complexities of this celebrated event in equestrian sport.PTF and JK are back with you with an in-depth conversation about this year's Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga with thoughts on Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza and many of the undercard races.Takeaways: The Belmont Stakes showcased Sovereignty's remarkable performance, establishing him as a potential superstar in the horse racing world. The discussions surrounding the decisions made by Godolphin regarding Sovereignty's racing schedule raised important questions about horse management and legacy. The rivalry between Sovereignty and Journalism has the potential to shape the future of horse racing narratives and outcomes. Baeza's performance in the Belmont Stakes highlighted the complexities of racing dynamics and competition among elite horses. The emotional weight of Miguel Clement's first win as a trainer was a poignant reminder of personal connections in the sport. The Belmont Stakes results reaffirmed the significance of analyzing race dynamics and the impact of training decisions on outcomes. Links referenced in this episode:horsetourneys.comhorseplayers.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comyoutube.com10strikeracing.cominthemoneypodcast.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Monmouth Park horsetourneys.com horseplayers.com Twinspires.com Godolphin Coolmore

PTF and JK are back with you with an in-depth conversation about this year's Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga with thoughts on Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza and many of the undercard races.*PTF and JK engage in a thorough examination of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival held at Saratoga, delving into the impressive performance of Sovereignty, who triumphed decisively in the Belmont Stakes, achieving a remarkable buyer speed figure of 109. Their discourse also encompasses the noteworthy contributions of Journalism and Baeza, illuminating their respective roles in the racing narrative this year. Throughout the episode, they reflect on the intricacies of the undercard races, providing insights into the strategies and performances that shaped the outcomes. As they analyze the implications of these results, they express a sense of satisfaction with the current state of the Triple Crown, emphasizing the significance of the rivalries that have emerged. This episode promises to enrich the listener's understanding of the racing landscape, as they navigate the complexities of this celebrated event in equestrian sport.PTF and JK are back with you with an in-depth conversation about this year's Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga with thoughts on Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza and many of the undercard races.Takeaways: The Belmont Stakes showcased Sovereignty's remarkable performance, establishing him as a potential superstar in the horse racing world. The discussions surrounding the decisions made by Godolphin regarding Sovereignty's racing schedule raised important questions about horse management and legacy. The rivalry between Sovereignty and Journalism has the potential to shape the future of horse racing narratives and outcomes. Baeza's performance in the Belmont Stakes highlighted the complexities of racing dynamics and competition among elite horses. The emotional weight of Miguel Clement's first win as a trainer was a poignant reminder of personal connections in the sport. The Belmont Stakes results reaffirmed the significance of analyzing race dynamics and the impact of training decisions on outcomes. Links referenced in this episode:horsetourneys.comhorseplayers.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comtwinspires.comyoutube.com10strikeracing.cominthemoneypodcast.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Monmouth Park horsetourneys.com horseplayers.com Twinspires.com Godolphin Coolmore

PTF kicks off the show with Double D (Darren DeLucia) as they go over the last five races from Monmouth on Saturday.Next up, Mikee P takes the reins as he and Alex Henry go over the G1 Yasuda Kinen in Japan on Sat night/Sun morning.The show closes with PTF getting thoughts from Jonathon Kinchen on the Belmont Racing Festival Pick 6 sequence on Saturday at Saratoga.

PTF kicks off the show with Double D (Darren DeLucia) as they go over the last five races from Monmouth on Saturday.Next up, Mikee P takes the reins as he and Alex Henry go over the G1 Yasuda Kinen in Japan on Sat night/Sun morning.The show closes with PTF getting thoughts from JK on the Belmont Racing Festival Pick 6 sequence on Saturday at Saratoga.

Mikee P and Nick Tammaro kick off Belmont Stakes Week at Saratoga with a look at the NY Bred Stakes on NY Bred Showcase Day at Saratoga, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Late Pick 5 is covered along with the other NY Bred Stakes on the card sponsored by the NY Thoroughbred Breeders. Mikee and Nick return for the Late Pick 5 Wednesday at Horseshoe Indy with 2 Indiana Bred Stakes on the card. PTF grabs JK for a Belmont Update and his Pick Your Prize Victory Lap!

Mikee P and Nick Tammaro kick off Belmont Stakes Week at Saratoga with a look at the NY Bred Stakes on NY Bred Showcase Day at Saratoga, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Late Pick 5 is covered along with the other NY Bred Stakes on the card sponsored by the NY Thoroughbred Breeders. Mikee and Nick return for the Late Pick 5 Wednesday at Horseshoe Indy with 2 Indiana Bred Stakes on the card. PTF grabs JK for a Belmont Update and his Pick Your Prize Victory Lap!

PTF and JK are back here with you to answer your questions about the In the Money Horseplayers' Tour.They also go over the last six races on Friday of the Belmont Racing Festival at Saratoga with an eye towards which runners they'd be apt to use in the ITM Horseplayers' contest happening that day.The contest, which costs $20 to play, is a feeder for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and the house cut will be donated to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.The top four finishers each week will advance to the playoffs this fall, and the winner of those playoffs win win a $10,000 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge at no additional cost.You can sign up to play here.

PTF and JK are back here with you to answer your questions about the In the Money Horseplayers' Tour.They also go over the last six races on Friday of the Belmont Racing Festival at Saratoga with an eye towards which runners they'd be apt to use in the ITM Horseplayers' contest happening that day.The contest, which costs $20 to play, is a feeder for the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and the house cut will be donated to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.The top four finishers each week will advance to the playoffs this fall, and the winner of those playoffs win win a $10,000 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge at no additional cost.You can sign up to play here.

PTF hosts Larry Roman and Darren DeLucia as they discuss a trio of stakes at Churchill Downs, including the return of Larry's own Banishing in the Grade 3 Blame.

Saturday Players Podcast with another loaded show. PTF and Dean Keppler work the Santa Anita Pick 6 for Saturday, May 31. Japanese Derby Roundtable with Mikee P, Klaus Ebner, Toshi Onikubo and Alex Henry breaking down this weekend's huge JRA race. Mikee P finishes the show with Jackson Muniz doing the Late Pick 4 from Woodbine with 3 graded Stakes races on Saturday.

Saturday Players Podcast with another loaded show. PTF and Dean Keppler work the Santa Anita Pick 6 for Saturday, May 31. Japanese Derby Roundtable with Mikee P, Klaus Ebner, Toshi Onikubo and Alex Henry breaking down this weekend's huge JRA race. Mikee P finishes the show with Jackson Muniz doing the Late Pick 4 from Woodbine with 3 graded Stakes races on Saturday.

PTF and Dean Keppler are back with you for free tips and analysis and betting strategies on Friday's All-Turf Pick Three at the Great Race Place, Santa Anita.

In The Money's PTF and JK take a look at the last five races on the Saturday (May 31) horse racing card at Monmouth Park, a day that features a popular betting tournament both on track and online.The Pick-Your-Prize Handicapping Challenge is annually a popular tournament among both casual gamblers and horseplayers and will take place at Monmouth Park on Saturday, May 31. The top performers in the tournament will have an opportunity to pick prizes from a pre-determined "prize board" that includes seats in other tournaments along with cash prizes. For more information, visit https://www.monmouthpark.com/event/2000-pick-your-prize-handicapping-challenge-3/.

PTF and Dean Keppler are back with you for free tips and analysis and betting strategies on Friday's All-Turf Pick Three at the Great Race Place, Santa Anita.

In The Money's PTF and JK take a look at the last five races on the Saturday (May 31) horse racing card at Monmouth Park, a day that features a popular betting tournament both on track and online.The Pick-Your-Prize Handicapping Challenge is annually a popular tournament among both casual gamblers and horseplayers and will take place at Monmouth Park on Saturday, May 31. The top performers in the tournament will have an opportunity to pick prizes from a pre-determined "prize board" that includes seats in other tournaments along with cash prizes. For more information, visit https://www.monmouthpark.com/event/2000-pick-your-prize-handicapping-challenge-3/.

PTF sits down with Joe Migliore to remember the life of Christophe Clement.In the show's second segment, Jonathon Kinchen also shares memories of Christophe and then he and PTF look back at some of the big races from last weekend.The show concludes with a visit from Brian Skirka reminding the audience that Monmouth's Pick Your Prize Contest is only a few days away.

Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk/Coglianese PhotoPTF sits down with Joe Migliore to remember the life of Christophe Clement.In the show's second segment, Jonathon Kinchen also shares memories of Christophe and then he and PTF look back at some of the big races from last weekend.The show concludes with a visit from Brian Skirka reminding the audience that Monmouth's Pick Your Prize Contest is only a few days away.

Memorial Day Weekend here on the Players Podcast, and we have you covered all over the racing world. DD - Darren Delucia returns for a Monmouth segment for Saturday's Late Pick 4. Edison Hatter hooks up with PTF live from Sweden for this weekend's Elitloppet preview. Mikee P grabs Eric Solomon for a Twinspires.com segment highlighting the late pick 4 from Churchill Downs Saturday afternoon. Jackson Muniz finishes up the broadcast with a look at the $2 Pick 6 from Santa Anita Saturday.

Memorial Day Weekend here on the Players Podcast and we have you covered all over the racing world. DD - Darren Delucia returns for a Monmouth segment for Saturday's Late Pick 4. Edison Hatter hooks up with PTF live from Sweden for this weekend's Elitloppet preview. Mikee P grabs Eric Solomon for a Twinspires.com segment highlighting the late pick 4 from Churchill Downs Saturday afternoon. Jackson Muniz finishes up the broadcast with a look at the $2 Pick 6 from Santa Anita Saturday.

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they take a look back at an amazing day of racing in Baltimore with thoughts on Journalism, Gosger, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented and all the rest. They also look ahead to the Belmont Stakes wondering who will be the favorite if both Journalism and Sovereignty turn up.Then in an easy-breezy second segment of the show torn from the In the Money Media Youtube channel, PTF and JK go over their top takeaways from the Preakness.Last but not least, at 52:20 Tom Reynolds tells us about his new book Get Off Your Phone and Start Living.*Takeaways: Monmouth Park has distinguished itself by sending the highest number of players to the NHC over the past five years, showcasing its prominence in the horse racing landscape. The upcoming $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge at Monmouth Park on May 31 offers not only NHC seats but also Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats and cash prizes, emphasizing its significance. In the podcast, we discussed the importance of saving the date for major contests like the Pick Your Prize Challenge, which is a prime opportunity for contest players. The episode highlights the chance for players to qualify for the contest via horse tourneys, reinforcing the accessibility and engagement of the racing community. A critical analysis was offered regarding the jockey Umberto Rispoli's ride, where it was suggested that he unnecessarily limited the horse's potential by not taking a more advantageous route during the race. The conversation emphasized the importance of understanding race dynamics, including how the pace and the decisions of jockeys can significantly impact race outcomes.

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they take a look back at an amazing day of racing in Baltimore with thoughts on Journalism, Gosger, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented and all the rest. They also look ahead to the Belmont Stakes wondering who will be the favorite if both Journalism and Sovereignty turn up.Then in an easy-breezy second segment of the show torn from the In the Money Media Youtube channel, PTF and JK go over their top takeaways from the Preakness.Last but not least, at 52:20 Tom Reynolds tells us about his new book Get Off Your Phone and Start Living.*Takeaways: Monmouth Park has distinguished itself by sending the highest number of players to the NHC over the past five years, showcasing its prominence in the horse racing landscape. The upcoming $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge at Monmouth Park on May 31 offers not only NHC seats but also Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats and cash prizes, emphasizing its significance. In the podcast, we discussed the importance of saving the date for major contests like the Pick Your Prize Challenge, which is a prime opportunity for contest players. The episode highlights the chance for players to qualify for the contest via horse tourneys, reinforcing the accessibility and engagement of the racing community. A critical analysis was offered regarding the jockey Umberto Rispoli's ride, where it was suggested that he unnecessarily limited the horse's potential by not taking a more advantageous route during the race. The conversation emphasized the importance of understanding race dynamics, including how the pace and the decisions of jockeys can significantly impact race outcomes.

Matt Vagvolgyi with Equibase Race Lens joins In The Money's PTF to analyze the 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday (May 17). The two try to scout good horse racing bets along with which horses may be the underdogs or the ones to beat ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes.

Presented by 1/ST racing. PTF sits down with professional horseplayer Mike Maloney to talk about the Preakness and the preceding five undercard stakes. Mike's comments detail his approach to when to play -- and when not to play -- and gives invaluable horse racing handicapping insights along the way. Horses discussed include Journalism, Sovereignty, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented, River Thames, Sandman, Clever Again and many many more.

PTF and Drew Coatney did a special segment this past weekend on the Woodbine segment of the Players' Podcast discussing contest strategy. They are back in this Plus Preview to recap that contest and Drew's strategy for the contest, discussing his plays and how he made adjustments/pivots as the contest played out. If you want more of this content, subscribe to ITM Plus for more!

PTF and Nick Tammaro start the show with a way-too-early Preakness Preview now that we know Journalism and Sandman will be showing up to the party. Play in the Preakness Betting Challenge with our friends at Xpressbet.Then they look back at stakes racing from the weekend from Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park.In the show's final segment, Kim Weir of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga drops by to talk about the Embrace the Belmont event coming up Belmont week at Saratoga and to give a general THS update. Learn more about their organization and give generously to a great cause over at inthemoneypodcast.com/horses. Takeaways: This episode provides an early preview of the Preakness Stakes, highlighting the participation of notable horses such as Journalism and Sandman. Listeners are encouraged to engage in the Preakness Betting Challenge, hosted in collaboration with Xpressbet, to enhance their betting experience. The hosts reflect on the previous weekend's stakes racing events at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, emphasizing the importance of analyzing past performances. Kim Weir discusses the upcoming Embrace the Belmont event, which aims to educate attendees about handicapping while supporting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. The episode underscores the significance of community involvement in horse racing through charitable events and initiatives. Listeners are prompted to learn about the positive impact of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on mental health and well-being, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month.

Its Opening Day for another Season at Assiniboia Downs and we have you covered on the In the Money Media Network. PTF and Mikee P preview the start of the ASD meet and handicap the late Pick 4 for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The new show kicks off with PTF and BCBC Champion Drew Coatney going over Drew's strategy to make 10 times his starting bankroll at Woodbine on Saturday.Next up, Mike Pribozie takes the proverbial reins as he vistis with Jackson Muniz and they give their thoughts on the Santa Anita Saturday Pick Six.Then it's Kevin Kilroy in the hot seat as he and PTF have a look at a competitive Late Pick Five from Churchill Downs.And last but not least, Alex Henry is back with Mikee P for a look back at the Japanese runners in the Kentucky Derby and a discussion of the JRA Races Saturday night, highlighted by the G1 NHK Mile Cup.Takeaways: Drew Coatney elucidates a strategic approach to exponentially increase his bankroll at Woodbine by focusing on key races and calculated bets. Mike Pribozie and Jackson Muniz offer a comprehensive analysis of the Santa Anita Saturday Pick Six, discussing potential betting angles and strategies. Kevin Kilroy and Peter Thomas Fornitel examine a competitive Late Pick Five from Churchill Downs, emphasizing the importance of race dynamics in wagering decisions. Alex Henry and Mikee P review the performances of Japanese runners in the Kentucky Derby, as well as the upcoming JRA Races, highlighting key contenders for the NHK Mile Cup. Companies mentioned in this episode: Woodbine Equine Edge First Racing KTDF Ten Strike Racing Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga

PTF kicks off the show with Brian Skirka of Monmouth Park as they go over the particulars and the highlights of the 2025 Monmouth Park meet.Next up, PTF and JK tackle the Opening Day Late Pick 5.Takeaways:The Monmouth Park meet for 2025 is set to commence with a robust schedule, featuring 50 race days from May through September, thus ensuring ample opportunities for horse racing enthusiasts.Brian Skirka elucidated the various wagering options available this season, including the introduction of a middle pick five, which enhances the betting experience for patrons.Opening Day at Monmouth Park promises to be an exhilarating affair, with a plethora of events and contests, including the Pick Your Prize handicapping challenge, ensuring engagement for all attendees.The podcast highlighted the significance of Haskell Day, scheduled for July 19th, as a premier event, showcasing top-tier racing and numerous graded stakes races for participants to enjoy.Listeners are encouraged to partake in the various contests throughout the season, as these events provide valuable opportunities for aspiring players to qualify for prestigious tournaments like the NHC and BCBC.The camaraderie and community at Monmouth Park are emphasized, with the hosts expressing their enthusiasm for the racing season and the various activities that enhance the overall experience at the track.Links referenced in this episode:monmouthpark.cominthemoneypodcast.com

Tiff and Dana talk about a large trend happening in dental practices this year: last-minute cancellations, and why it's such a stressor for the doctors. They share how to notice the signs of no-shows further in advance, plus ways to troubleshoot the problem. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Tiffanie (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are so excited to be here with you today. I have the one and only Dana here with me. Dana, we're still working on that dynamite. Dana is my favorite nickname, but we'll see what Kara decides sticks. So.   Thank you, Dana, for being here with me today. If you guys are watching this podcast, which I think is still a weird concept in my brain, Dana has the most incredible hair today. Dana, I'm always impressed with your lovely loc. So thanks for coming ready to go today. How are you?   Dana (00:34) doing good. Thank you. If you only knew how little time it took me and that's why it's consistent because it takes me no time to get it to do this. I'm excited to be here anytime I get with you on this podcast tip is special time. So   Tiffanie (00:42) I love it.   Thank you. Thank you. And I do enjoy our time together. I'm trying to make sure we get that one on one time a couple more times per month than just podcasting. So thanks for being patient with me on that. Dana, I get to pick your brain all the time. We have a really fun one coming up here in a second that I know everyone's going to be really excited for. But right now, I really want to pick your brain a lot on cancellations and the cost of cancellations to a general practice. I know in   My client base, what I have seen and tell me Dana what you're seeing as well. I have seen this year just like a wild bag of like, patients coming? Are they not coming? Are they canceling? What are the reasons? Like it just feels like a mixed bag of information. Since realistically, I would say it probably, I think it started trickling around November, but January, February was wild. Weather was wild.   And then now that we're getting into, you know, summery months, we're getting out of spring and into summer months here in May, it just still seems to be like trends are just kind of cycling around that same space. are you seeing that with your clients you're working with and friends in the industry that you're chatting with as well?   Dana (02:03) Yeah, I feel like it is a weekly basis where it's like, okay, how are things going? Well, the schedule was full, right? It was looking great and it just seems to be falling apart. So a lot, a lot of last minute cancellations where it is really hard for the team to pivot and pivot quickly in those instances.   Tiffanie (02:09) Yeah.   Yeah, I totally agree. I totally agree. And so on one hand, I want you guys out there, doctors, team members, office managers, those of you who are listening today, on one hand, if this is something that you guys are coming up against this year, I want you to know that right now in 2025, this has been a trend that we've noticed within the dental community as a whole. today we really want to talk about the cost of those cancellations. I think it's great for doctors to know that information.   A lot of doctors do, lot of owners already have that information, but I think it's great for team members and office managers to really know the cost of that as well so that we can see why are the doctors harping on us, not just because they don't have patients, but why is it so stressful to them? And doctors, why am I feeling this internal stress? And then I've also got some tips in here, Dana and I have gone through that are ways for you to know that there's a problem, start noticing it more in advance.   and then ways to troubleshoot those problems as well. So first and foremost, I think, Dana, the most important thing to remember is that we've got to make sure that we've got a solid plan and a solid action, actionable pieces as far as our goals. If we don't know our goals, if we don't know where we're heading, then...   Like, what are we even doing? Right? So as long as we, as long as we can keep a good heading on our goals. And I mean, by that, like, what is our monthly goal? What is our daily goal? And then always looking at what have we done? Where are we going? And what's that gap in between? If we're not watching that gap in between, we can fall into a really scary space. And then it's that last week of the month that we've all lived where the office manager is like, okay, guys, we just need $30,000 in addition this week. Who needs ortho?   right? And we're like, scraping the bottom of the barrel trying to get that money in. But it's because we haven't watched all month where those numbers are at. making sure that we're always looking at that, and we're always paying attention to those things is going to be massively important. Now, Dana, I know you have a lot of practices that are tracking this, that are they're watching these trends. As far as like dollar per hour kind of cost to the practice and what this actually looks like in conjunction to the goals.   What are you seeing with your practices right now and what do you suggest they really start to watch?   Dana (04:39) Yeah, I think that it is one just like you said, tracking and making sure that they know how much is open schedule time impacting their production and their ability to get to their goals. How much you know, if their hygiene team isn't getting to their 30 % or hitting their daily goal, is it because they just didn't have a full schedule of patients because that is pretty crucial for them to get to that point. Daily goals are set up with full schedules in mind, especially if we use block scheduling to get to daily goal. If   our blocks aren't full, we're not gonna get there. So I think it is tracking to be able to look and say, how much is it impacting our production and what are we losing when we have a hole in our schedule? Because sometimes when we can attach a monetary value to that actual appointment, it becomes a little bit more important. When we see, if we know that every time a restorative appointment is open, that that costs us   $1,000 right or $900, right? Well, then we know how much that's going to impact our goal if we know that every time a Recare patient doesn't show up that equals $230 well, then we can sure be strategic about how we make that gap up   Tiffanie (05:40) Yeah.   Dana (05:56) later in the month or later in the week and sometimes too for team members it's like oh we only have one cancellation well one cancellation for every 17 days that you're open when you know what that value of that appointment is it really really   You can see how it's impacting. And so I would say take a look at your doll, you know, your production per hour on both sides so that you know, when I've got an hour open, it's costing the practice this much. When I've got an hour and a half open, it's costing the practice that much. And that's just the missed dentistry. That's not the costs of the practice just to be open for that hour, right? Like there's all of those fixed costs that extend into that too. And so getting a real picture of what each hour in our practice leads to   Tiffanie (06:25) Good job.   Dana (06:41) production and expenses can just be so eye-opening on its impact.   Tiffanie (06:48) I totally agree.   I think the actual cost, like if you look at it and we're looking at our goals, that actual cost is what is your dollar per hour? So like Dana said, it could be anywhere between $500 to $1,500 an hour on a doctor's schedule. And then again, that $100 to $300 on a hygiene schedule just really depends on what your practice's goals are and what you guys are set out to achieve. So if you've got $1,200 between doctor and hygiene, we've got a goal of $1,200 per hour and you've got those openings on the schedule, that's what the cost is.   that data that we've done really really well and we've done differently this year with our current clients is really having them go through and track the number of open hours on each provider's schedule. So the reason that we do that is last year   I had a couple of doctors that were really, really close to, one of them was really close, he was about $30,000 away from hitting the goal that he wanted. Another one was like $20,000 away from exceeding where he thought he would be this year. And I was like, gosh, wow, how did we get so close, but we missed it by that much. So what I did was I sat down and I looked through the whole year and I tallied.   doctor, open hours, hygiene, open hours. So whether that was cancellations, the schedule fell apart, who knows, but it was just open hours that were on the schedule that could have been scheduled, meaning that was an open block, nothing was there. And both of those doctors would have far exceeded what they anticipated had those been filled. Now,   We like to say a variation rate of about 5%. If you're more than 5 to 8 % on the long end, like 8 % is high.   If you're more than that in cancellations, you're in hot water. So even if we deducted that five to 8 % from that math that I did, we still would have hit those goals. And so it really brought a lot of reality into the situation. Like you were saying, Dana, to really be able to see what that gap is and why it happened. And I had a practice just the other day, she did fantastic. This office manager, she had the information before we even went into the call. one of the doctors, one of the owner doctors was really, really intrigued on why are we   just why are we short in collections and by that he was looking at QuickBooks, right? So why is the bank short? So because when we look at their data, when we look at their collections and their production, just looking at those straight from Dentrix, they were above 100 % on collections. So the team is like, bro, like we're at 102%. Like, what do you mean? And he's like, yeah, but there's no money. Like there's not the overhead, right? So the overhead is hitting well,   The office manager knew that we were going into this conversation. She knew that he was going to ask these questions and that I wasn't going to have that immediate information. So prior to the call, she went through the whole first quarter of the year. And what she did was not only she took cancellations on one side, because that was an aspect of it, but another piece that she took was we've had a lot of call outs from hygiene and ⁓ vacation.   And surgery, was a surgery that, you know, quote unquote, she's on her vacation. So we had a lot of time that there wasn't a hygienist available to see patients. And when she tallied that it was literally that missing piece and his mind was just blown and he was like, my gosh, thank you. He just needed the satisfaction of knowing what it was, right. But the cost of not only cancellations, but that missed opportunity of hygiene because there had been hygienists ill, there had been hygienists on PTF.   as a hygienist that had to have shoulder surgery, these things come up and they happen, but we're not always anticipating them and our goals get missed. So these cancellation spots where patients are calling and they're like, gosh, I just can't come in are even more important.   because there are times where we can't, we can do something about that. We can fill an open spot on the schedule. I can't do hygiene if I don't have a hygienist, a licensed hygienist there to take that spot. So those different spaces really took a toll. the cost on the practice, right? The cost of the cancellations is the dollar per hour, but then on a grander scale, it's like, what did we miss out that month and that quarter? And how did it impact our overhead? Because this example, all three examples,   the doctors were like, why is my overhead so high? Where's my profitability? Why is this sucking? Especially when you feel like we're rolling along pretty well. It's like, where's the profitability? Where is it missing? That's the big toll. And then also I think, Dana, the stress, like, gosh, being a team member and then like inefficiencies that it creates, the stress of having to save a patient or   Dana (11:22) Mm-hmm. Yeah.   Tiffanie (11:40) having to talk somebody into coming last minutes, the stress of knowing that there's a cancellation there and Doc's gonna, know, Doc and manager or owner or whomever is gonna come ask me questions. Like Dana, you've been in that position too. And even maybe even from a hygienist standpoint, the stress of having openings, like that's a cost as well. What was that for you and your perception as a provider and a team member, but then also as a consultant, what are you seeing there as far as the cost on a practice with those cancellations from an emotional standpoint?   Dana (12:09) Yeah, I I think is I do this definitely something that weighs heavily on you because I mean, I'm very goal oriented. And so if you put a goal in front of me, I'm going to want to tackle it. And so it is a little bit defeating in that way. And then it's like, okay, well, I would have to book patients out, right. And sometimes even further than when they were due, right, just to have my schedule fall apart. And it's like, man, like I could have seen those people that I had to look out a little bit farther. So it is a stressful on a patient care level is stressful on a   goals level it's stressful on like hey I'm here and like I want to do things that are of value to the practice so yeah it plays a burden on everyone and so it's just something that's so important to look at and to set a game plan for and to tackle as a team.   Tiffanie (12:58) Yeah, I totally agree. totally agree. Now areas that we'll tackle some areas where you can tell there's an issue, like not only you see like, my gosh, I feel like there's a lot of cancellations happening, but really just being able to see what that what that entails. So I think one space is open schedule, obviously, right? Open schedule. I think frustrated team members, Dana, do you agree? Yeah.   Dana (13:23) Yeah, yeah,   because it's so much more work on the back end to save something that's fallen off or to fill something than it is to just be really good at reappointing from the beginning and being really good at creating value from the beginning. Those things are much easier than this stress and the crunch time of after the fact.   Tiffanie (13:45) Yeah, totally agree. So upset team members, like stressed out front office team members, upset doctors, empty schedule, seeing repeat offenders. So patients that are repeatedly coming off of the schedule seem to cancellations. And you guys, I want to tackle a little bit too on why.   why this happens. There's a few things and I mean, you guys are going to tell me and your team is going to tell me patients are sick and patients can't come in because of work. Like I totally hear you. I get that. I understand. But what it boils down to the root cause in my opinion is a lack of a lack of systems or a lack of systems follow through. So lack of consistency. So ⁓ handoffs and patient buy-in might not be there. Team buy-in might not be there. Scheduling rules. So how do we form   and build the right schedule. If we're consistently behind on patients appointments, or they're taking longer than we said they would, they're not getting sat on time, like if we're showing that we don't value our schedule because our scheduling template isn't working for us and it's running us behind, I don't like we're telling the patients our schedules don't matter. I'm not sure why we expect a different result. On the other side, we expect our patients to, you know,   really, really take into consideration the schedule and to make that a top priority, but we're not even doing that. So hard truth, I think there. ⁓ If you're having these issues, if you're running behind, you're seeing high cancellations and you feel frantic, it's typically a reflection of the schedule that you're running. Right, Dana, do you agree? Am I just in mean?   Dana (15:23) 100 %   I hands down took the words that I say all the time and I'm like honestly it comes down to a lack of value and that's really hard for offices to hear but it is a lack of value on the appointment itself right we've not created enough value for the patient to feel like this is something I cannot miss and we also haven't valued it enough to ensure that we've done that.   Tiffanie (15:42) Yeah.   Dana (15:47) to ensure that we followed our systems that we've worked really hard to put into place. And so maybe we don't value those systems or we don't see their value. And so it truly comes down to just a lack of value on both ends.   Tiffanie (15:58) I absolutely agree. Yeah, yeah. And the patient's buy in comes from value, you guys, and it takes multiple times. So some of the systems I think, Dana, that we can we can pop through a couple of systems that really, I think, stand out and helping that. And I think one space to remember is that we want to attract and we want to keep the patients that we want. Not every practice is built for every   patient, every person. So some patients are not going to respond well, they're not going to care, they're always going to cancel or they're going to hop. You know, I used to work in a dental practice that it was a heavy retirement community and we had a lot of, them in Arizona snowbirds. And so we had a lot of winter visitors and they were just special hoppers. We would see somebody on, you know, one new patient special that we were running at the time and we'd never see them again or we'd see them three years later trying to use another special.   always going to happen. So work really hard and aim to create systems that work for the patients that you want to keep. Who's your patient avatar that you're trying to attract to your practice? What will they appreciate about your communication about your systems? And don't be afraid to lose some patience to make room for the patients that will appreciate the systems you're putting into place. So that's my caveat. And to create that value. really Dana, that word that you use   there is spot on because that's really what it's all about. We're creating value, which creates retention and we're, we're selling not only a product, a dental product, we're selling a filling, right, but we're also selling an emotional product of how are they feeling when they're in our practice and our systems boil down to create to   being there to create feelings, to evoke emotions in patients so that they do see the value in that product that you're selling. So handoffs, you guys might hear this constantly. If you've ever listened to any podcast, NDTR, if you ever want to hear Dana and I talk about it, there's probably about 50. So go type in NDTR, Next Visit Date, Time, Recare. It's literally the perfect handoff situation. It's something we've used for years. It was something that and I trialed many years ago.   And it's worked so well in so many practices to turn around case acceptance, to turn around scheduling, and to really just turn around communication between front and back office that we continue to harp on it. So go type in NDTR on our website, TheDentalATeam.com. When you go to podcasts, you can search NDTR.   ⁓ And I think treatment planning in general. So making sure those handoffs are right, treatment planning. And I think Dana too, like I stress to practices to treat re-care appointments very similarly. Like it's so easy to get into that routine of like, okay, let's just, let's schedule your next six months real quick. We'll pop it on the schedule. You can let me know as it gets in or, don't worry, they're scheduled. And it's like, we haven't built any value.   In my, we built the value of the appointment hygienist, like the value that you have built during that appointment 100%, but that patient has to remember to evoke that feeling in six months from now to keep that appointment on the schedule. So how are we building and creating that value for those appointments even thereafter? So Dana, like NDTR.   treatment planning, and then how do you suggest and how did you maybe even as a hygienist build that value for those re-care appointments when they're coming three, four, six months later?   Dana (19:25) Yeah, I see it all the time. And I do think NDTR builds in some value in that and I've been getting a lot of doctors question like, hey, why do I have to ask about their re care? Right? Well, that is that is your chance to build value as the doctor that not only do I need to see you for that treatment, but it's super important to me as the doctor to see you in six months or whatever your regimented cleaning time is. So there is that but then I would use this as a hygienist myself every single patient before I scheduled.   Tiffanie (19:47) Yep.   Dana (19:55) They were given a reason why I needed to see them back. Right? So even my regular six months, and I learned this from an amazing coach, right? So I'm not even going to take credit for it, but it's something that like I did routinely that I instill in all of my hygiene teams that I work with. And that is every patient has to leave with a reason to return. Even if that is, my gosh, Mr. Smith, seeing you every six months has kept you looking so good. We need to make sure we keep that up.   Tiffanie (20:01) ⁓ I that.   Thank   Dana (20:25) Let's get your next six month appointment scheduled. Even if Mr. Smith has zero issues, concerns, anything, right? Then my people with concerns, that's even more so. All right, so I need you to work on that flossing technique. We did have a fair amount of bleeding this time. My goal for you the next time you come in six months is you've been able to really target that in and we've got that bleeding reduced. I can't wait to see you in six months to check on it.   Tiffanie (20:27) Beautiful.   Dana (20:49) Right, so when giving them it's not just like let's get your routine appointment scheduled No, there is a reason why every single patient needs to be back in my chair at the recommended interval and   Sometimes too we would put little notes and it helped the front office, right? Hey, I know Dana really wanted to keep you on that six months She said you were looking so good last time. Is there any way we can make today work, right? So it was in my auto note I always put it in there and help the front office then they gave them the reason right? Hey, don't forget Dana wanted to check those bleeding points. How's that flossing going? Let's get you in today Let's make sure you're here so she can double check on that so it's something that I have used religiously and that I feel like truly does because   we do see that hygiene appointments, right? That's where a lot of the cancellations happen and that's because it's just the routine cleaning, right? Or the routine preventive. And so building that value in hygiene and you can do it with something so simple as just something you need to check on the next time that they're there.   Tiffanie (21:48) Yeah, my gosh, Dana, was stop the podcast. That was all they needed. It's brilliant. Thank you. I love that. So I think that in itself is huge because that that went into the confirmations that went into saving the appointments and the pre scheduling. So I think that was huge, Dana, that little nugget was more than we could have ever asked for. Thank you.   Thank you. So, systems, guys, NDTR, go look it up, treatment planning. I love this idea of making sure every patient, whether they're coming in on doctor's schedule, whether they're coming in on hygiene schedule, they have a reason to come back. And remember, I mean, gosh, it makes perfect sense because...   your patients are coming back on your your dental schedule and your doctor's schedule because they have a reason because they have decay, broken tooth, missing tooth, whatever the case may be. So find that reason for their re care as well. And I love that you pointed out even the healthy patients you were like, let's keep this up. Let's keep that going. I can say I had my eye exam the other day and he was fantastic. And he was like, gosh, yeah, it hasn't changed a lot from last like he was just bringing up so much information from the last time and like can't wait to see it again next time. I was like, wow, this guy actually in a very short amount of time, I think I spent   five minutes with the man, ⁓ massive amounts of trust build and value. I truly will not go to another eye doctor as long as I can go to him. So just building that value, doesn't have to take a long time.   It just has to be massive amounts of value. So make sure you're under TR treatment planning, make sure there's a reason for them coming back. They're always scheduled to come back. Confirmations are in place and make sure that you're tracking your cancellation rates, you guys, and really seeing what the impact on the business is and sharing that with your team so that everyone's super aware. This awareness is meant to bring light to trends.   It is not meant to be a you guys suck, this is where we're at. It's a hey, this result sucks. Why is this happening? Let's look at our systems. I tell my teams all the time and I think Dana, you do too. I don't want you doing something that's not working. That is such a waste of time and I...   would gouge my own eyes out, I could not. There's no way I could live life like that. I did not expect other people to as well. So when we track these metrics, when we're looking at these trends, my goal is to ensure that we're only doing things that are getting the right results. And when we're not getting the results we want, we change the system because it's clearly not working. And when a team knows that that's   what we're looking for. I'm not looking at you that you suck unless you literally refuse to use the system. I'm not looking at you. I'm looking at the system. The system and the results are what we're tackling. We're not tackling people. We're never tackling each other. So   Dana (24:24) Thank   Tiffanie (24:34) Go into it that way. Track those cancellations. Look at the real cost to the business and then look at the systems that you have in place. Are you adding enough value to those appointments through your handoffs, through your treatment planning, through your discussions on why they need to come back and then through your confirmations. Are your confirmations working? we lax it easy asking and are we keeping a good schedule? Huge, huge. You will get back.   what you give. So make sure that what you're giving is freaking excellent. And Dana, thank you so much. That was a wonderful podcast. That was so many amazing nuggets. You guys go back, listen again, take notes. I'm telling you, Dana's brain, I always get something new out of it. Years and years later, consulting side by side, you still just always drop something on me that I'm like, dang, all my practices need to hear that. So Dana, thank you for being here with me today.   Dana (25:29) Yeah, thanks for having me as always.   Tiffanie (25:31) Of course, you know, I'll steal you anytime I can get you. So awesome, everyone. Go listen, take notes, go do the things, start tracking your cancellations, look at those systems and really start seeing the cost and the value that you're perceiving. Okay. Any questions?   Reach out to us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, if you need checkers, if you need more information on any of the things that we talked about, if you're interested in learning how to have someone like Dana give you amazing tips like that all the time, just off the cuff, please reach out. We are here for you guys. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. You can reach us.   on our website www.TheDentalATeam.com. We make it really, really easy for you guys. So reach out to us and drop us a five star review. We want to hear how amazing you thought Dana's nuggets were today. Thank you all. We'll catch you next time.