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PTF hosts Eric DeCoster, author of the In the Money Top 10 Kentucky Derby list as they go over the most recent iteration of the popular feature.
Get ready for one of the biggest Kentucky Derby prep days of the season with a special show from In The Money Mediacovering the Rebel Day card at Oaklawn Park. This in-depth racing preview features expert analysis, betting strategy, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else.Hosted by Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF), the show welcomes Clay Sanders, co-founder of Ten Strike Racing, to bring an owner's perspective to one of the most important race days on the road to the Kentucky Derby. From evaluating Derby hopefuls in the Rebel Stakes to uncovering value plays throughout the undercard, this episode delivers actionable wagering advice for horseplayers at every level.Viewers and listeners can expect:Detailed race-by-race analysis of the Rebel Day stakesExpert handicapping insights from PTF and special guestsTrainer intent, pace scenario breakdowns, and trip handicapping anglesDiscussion of emerging 3-year-old Kentucky Derby contendersBetting strategies for Pick 4s, Pick 5s, exactas, trifectas, and other exoticsOwnership insight from Ten Strike Racing's experience at the highest levels of the sportWhether you're a seasoned handicapper or new to thoroughbred racing, this Rebel Day preview provides the tools, expert insight, and wagering strategies you need to attack the card with confidence.Don't miss this must-watch Rebel Stakes Day preview — your edge at Oaklawn starts here.
Get ready for one of the biggest Kentucky Derby prep days of the season with a special show from In The Money Mediacovering the Rebel Day card at Oaklawn Park. This in-depth racing preview features expert analysis, betting strategy, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else.Hosted by Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF), the show welcomes Clay Sanders, co-founder of Ten Strike Racing, to bring an owner's perspective to one of the most important race days on the road to the Kentucky Derby. From evaluating Derby hopefuls in the Rebel Stakes to uncovering value plays throughout the undercard, this episode delivers actionable wagering advice for horseplayers at every level.Viewers and listeners can expect:Detailed race-by-race analysis of the Rebel Day stakesExpert handicapping insights from PTF and special guestsTrainer intent, pace scenario breakdowns, and trip handicapping anglesDiscussion of emerging 3-year-old Kentucky Derby contendersBetting strategies for Pick 4s, Pick 5s, exactas, trifectas, and other exoticsOwnership insight from Ten Strike Racing's experience at the highest levels of the sportWhether you're a seasoned handicapper or new to thoroughbred racing, this Rebel Day preview provides the tools, expert insight, and wagering strategies you need to attack the card with confidence.Don't miss this must-watch Rebel Stakes Day preview — your edge at Oaklawn starts here.
PTF & JK sit down to analyze Kentucky Derby 2026 action with the 2026 Rebel Stakes upcoming at Oaklawn Park this Sunday (March 1)! The two sift through the major contenders for this year's running of the Rebel Stakes including 2026 Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic as well as Blackout Time, who makes his debut following his runner-up finish to early Kentucky Derby favorite Ted Noffey in the 2025 Breeders' Futurity last fall at Keeneland. Play in feeders or enter the TwinSpires Rebel Day KDBC Qualifier: https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tournaments Try MorningLine.IO: https://www.morningline.io/itm
PTF sits down with professional horseplayer Duke Matties to analyze the Late Pick 5 sequence for 2026 Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream Park this Saturday (Feb. 28).
PTF sits down with professional horseplayer Duke Matties to analyze the Late Pick 5 sequence for 2026 Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream Park this Saturday (Feb. 28).
PTF & JK sit down to analyze Kentucky Derby 2026 action with the 2026 Rebel Stakes upcoming at Oaklawn Park this Sunday (March 1)! The two sift through the major contenders for this year's running of the Rebel Stakes including 2026 Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic as well as Blackout Time, who makes his debut following his runner-up finish to early Kentucky Derby favorite Ted Noffey in the 2025 Breeders' Futurity last fall at Keeneland. Play in feeders or enter the TwinSpires Rebel Day KDBC Qualifier: https://www.twinspires.com/bet/tournaments Try MorningLine.IO: https://www.morningline.io/itm
PTF and JK sit down to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 20), breaking down the $1 Sunset Six sequence which features a carryover that has GROWN to over $69,000! The bet covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, is available only for retail players and features a takeout of just 15 percent.
PTF and JK sit down to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 20), breaking down the $1 Sunset Six sequence which features a carryover that has GROWN to over $69,000! The bet covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, is available only for retail players and features a takeout of just 15 percent.
PTF sits down with writer and former jumps jockey Sean Clancy to discuss what the next target could be for champion hurdler Constitution Hill following his sensational flat debut at Southwell Racecourse this past Friday. The conversation currently surrounds whether trainer Nicky Henderson will take a chance for a repeat victory in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival, but with the recent success of Willie Mullin's hurdler Ethical Diamond in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar, PTF and Sean theorize what could be an ambitious flat campaign as well as a potentially more realistic flat campaign in 2026.
PTF sits down with writer and former jumps jockey Sean Clancy to discuss what the next target could be for champion hurdler Constitution Hill following his sensational flat debut at Southwell Racecourse this past Friday. The conversation currently surrounds whether trainer Nicky Henderson will take a chance for a repeat victory in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival, but with the recent success of Willie Mullin's hurdler Ethical Diamond in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar, PTF and Sean theorize what could be an ambitious flat campaign as well as a potentially more realistic flat campaign in 2026.
Get ready for a power-packed weekend preview on the In the Money Players Podcast this Saturday, 2/21, as the team dives deep into two of the most exciting betting opportunities in racing.First up, PTF is joined by Kali Francois for an in-depth look at the Saturday card at Laurel Park. They break down key races, pace scenarios, live longshots, and wagering strategies to help horseplayers attack the Laurel sequence with confidence. Whether you're playing horizontals, verticals, or just looking for strong win contenders, this segment is packed with actionable insights.Then, Mikee P. sits down with Marshal Gramm to preview the high-stakes Twinspires.com Oaklawn Park KDBC/NHC contest at Oaklawn Park. They discuss contest strategy, optimal bankroll management, format nuances, and how to approach mandatory races in one of the premier qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). If you're competing—or thinking about it—this is essential listening.From sharp handicapping analysis to expert contest strategy, this episode of the In the Money Players Podcast delivers everything serious horseplayers need to stay ahead of the game.Tune in Saturday and get ready to cash.
Get ready for a power-packed weekend preview on the In the Money Players Podcast this Saturday, 2/21, as the team dives deep into two of the most exciting betting opportunities in racing.First up, PTF is joined by Kali Francois for an in-depth look at the Saturday card at Laurel Park. They break down key races, pace scenarios, live longshots, and wagering strategies to help horseplayers attack the Laurel sequence with confidence. Whether you're playing horizontals, verticals, or just looking for strong win contenders, this segment is packed with actionable insights.Then, Mikee P. sits down with Marshal Gramm to preview the high-stakes Twinspires.com Oaklawn Park KDBC/NHC contest at Oaklawn Park. They discuss contest strategy, optimal bankroll management, format nuances, and how to approach mandatory races in one of the premier qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). If you're competing—or thinking about it—this is essential listening.From sharp handicapping analysis to expert contest strategy, this episode of the In the Money Players Podcast delivers everything serious horseplayers need to stay ahead of the game.Tune in Saturday and get ready to cash.
PTF & JK sit down to talk about budding 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Paladin fresh from his victory in the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds over Chip Honcho and 2026 Lecomte Stakes winner Golden Tempo, earning a 93 Beyer Speed Figure with the win. PTF & JK discuss the potential path for Paladin, which appears to wind toward the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in April, following in the path of former Chad Brown stars Zandon and Sierra Leone. They also discuss how Paladin currently ranks against others on the Kentucky Derby trail including Nearly, who recently won the 2026 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park and is currently targeting the 2026 Florida Derby.
PTF & JK sit down to talk about budding 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Paladin fresh from his victory in the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds over Chip Honcho and 2026 Lecomte Stakes winner Golden Tempo, earning a 93 Beyer Speed Figure with the win. PTF & JK discuss the potential path for Paladin, which appears to wind toward the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in April, following in the path of former Chad Brown stars Zandon and Sierra Leone. They also discuss how Paladin currently ranks against others on the Kentucky Derby trail including Nearly, who recently won the 2026 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park and is currently targeting the 2026 Florida Derby.
PTF and JK sit down to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 20), breaking down the $1 Sunset Six sequence which features a carryover that has GROWN to over $64,000! The bet covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, is available only for retail players and features a takeout of just 15 percent.
PTF and JK sit down to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 20), breaking down the $1 Sunset Six sequence which features a carryover that has GROWN to over $64,000! The bet covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, is available only for retail players and features a takeout of just 15 percent.
PTF is joined by broadcaster extraordinaire Nick Luck to go over the tremendous weekend of racing from King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia including the first-ever repeat victory in the $20,000,000 Saudi Cup by Japan's Forever Young, who continues to build a resume for his status as one of the greatest racehorses of the modern era.
PTF is joined by broadcaster extraordinaire Nick Luck to go over the tremendous weekend of racing from King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia including the first-ever repeat victory in the $20,000,000 Saudi Cup by Japan's Forever Young, who continues to build a resume for his status as one of the greatest racehorses of the modern era.
PTF catches up with Lawrence (of Arabia) Roman who is on hand in Riyadh to watch his stable star Banishing compete in the Saudi Cup.
PTF is joined by horseplayer Frank McGoey to analyze the stakes races for 2026 Risen Star Stakes Day, a major day on the road to Kentucky Derby 2026, at Fair Grounds on Saturday (Feb. 14). Alongside the Risen Star are the 2026 Rachel Alexandra Stakes, a major prep on the road to the 2026 Kentucky Oaks, as well as the Fair Grounds Stakes on the Turf and the Mineshaft Stakes for older horses on the dirt.
PTF is joined by Kali Francois from the Maryland Jockey Club to analyze the big day of racing slated at Laurel Park for Saturday (Feb. 14) highlighted by the $200,000 General George Stakes. The 10-race stakes card will also be a part of the Laurel Park February First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge, a hybrid on-site and online handicapping contest with a $30,000 (est.) prize pool and opportunities to win seats to the 2026 BCBC and 2026 NHC.Find more information on the First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge here: https://www.laurelpark.com/news/laurel-park-to-host-february-first-chance-last-chance-handicapping-challenge/
PTF is joined by horseplayer Frank McGoey to analyze the stakes races for 2026 Risen Star Stakes Day, a major day on the road to Kentucky Derby 2026, at Fair Grounds on Saturday (Feb. 14). Alongside the Risen Star are the 2026 Rachel Alexandra Stakes, a major prep on the road to the 2026 Kentucky Oaks, as well as the Fair Grounds Stakes on the Turf and the Mineshaft Stakes for older horses on the dirt.
PTF is joined by Kali Francois from the Maryland Jockey Club to analyze the big day of racing slated at Laurel Park for Saturday (Feb. 14) highlighted by the $200,000 General George Stakes. The 10-race stakes card will also be a part of the Laurel Park February First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge, a hybrid on-site and online handicapping contest with a $30,000 (est.) prize pool and opportunities to win seats to the 2026 BCBC and 2026 NHC.Find more information on the First Chance, Last Chance Handicapping Challenge here: https://www.laurelpark.com/news/laurel-park-to-host-february-first-chance-last-chance-handicapping-challenge/
It’s time for more Damn Dirty Apes! This week Part-Time Fanboy continues to take a deep dive into the short lived Planet of the Apes TV show from 1974. Kristian once again sits down with Joe Slepski (of the Joe on Joe Podcast) and PTF regular Yvis Cannavale to chat about the next group of […]
PTF and JK are back with a show that kicks off with a $33,000+ carryover in Friday's Sunset Six - an exciting new wager that combines the last three races at Gulfstream with the last three at Santa Anita.Next up they review the latest In the Money Media Kentucky Derby Top 10 list.Last but not least, they give their thoughts on this weekend's key Kentucky Derby prep, the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
PTF and JK are back with a show that kicks off with a $33,000+ carryover in Friday's Sunset Six - an exciting new wager that combines the last three races at Gulfstream with the last three at Santa Anita.Next up they review the latest In the Money Media Kentucky Derby Top 10 list.Last but not least, they give their thoughts on this weekend's key Kentucky Derby prep, the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
PTF hosts Clay Sanders as they go over some spot plays on the Saturday card at Oaklawn Park. Make sure to check out the lineup of Twinspires contests over on their website.
PTF hosts Clay Sanders as they go over some spot plays on the Saturday card at Oaklawn Park. Make sure to check out the lineup of Twinspires contests over on their website.
PTF is joined by horseplayers Nick Tammaro and Dean Keppler to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 6). The three break down the Sunset Six sequence for Friday, which covers the last three races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita, is a retail-only wager, features a takeout of just 15 percent and has a carryover of nearly $50,000. They also discuss the $2 Pick 6 sequence for Friday at Santa Anita which also features a near $50,000 carryover.
PTF is joined by horseplayers Nick Tammaro and Dean Keppler to analyze horse racing action from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita for Friday (Feb. 6). The three break down the Sunset Six sequence for Friday, which covers the last three races from Gulfstream and Santa Anita, is a retail-only wager, features a takeout of just 15 percent and has a carryover of nearly $50,000. They also discuss the $2 Pick 6 sequence for Friday at Santa Anita which also features a near $50,000 carryover.
Eric DeCoster, In the Money's dedicated "Listorian," joins PTF as they go over the latest ITM Derby Top 10 list.
Eric DeCoster, In the Money's dedicated "Listorian," joins PTF as they go over the latest ITM Derby Top 10 list.
The show kicks off with PTF and Nick Tammaro going over Saturday's Sunset Six, featuring the last three races at Gulfstream Park and the last three at Santa Anita. In the process, they'll cover a quartet of stakes including the Holy Bull, an important Kentucky Derby prep race.Next up, Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss are here with their thoughts on the three big stakes at Gulfstream.The In the Money Players' Podcast is the the place for free horse racing tips and analysis.
The show kicks off with PTF and Nick Tammaro going over Saturday's Sunset Six, featuring the last three races at Gulfstream Park and the last three at Santa Anita. In the process, they'll cover a quartet of stakes including the Holy Bull, an important Kentucky Derby prep race.Next up, Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss are here with their thoughts on the three big stakes at Gulfstream.The In the Money Players' Podcast is the the place for free horse racing tips and analysis.
Special Sunday Show - ITM staple Chris Cupples won the Pegasus Challenge on Saturday, and he joins PTF and Mikee P. to recap his huge win. The guys recap GP races for Saturday and look at the Carryovers on Sunday in the Coast to Coast Pick 5, and Sunset Six.
Special Sunday Show - ITM staple Chris Cupples won the Pegasus Challenge on Saturday, and he joins PTF and Mikee P. to recap his huge win. The guys recap GP races for Saturday and look at the Carryovers on Sunday in the Coast to Coast Pick 5, and Sunset Six.
PTF is joined by horseplayer and frequent ITM contributor Dean Keppler to analyze the sequence for the Sunset Six, which covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, for Sunday (Jan. 25).
With his stable star Banishing making his return to the races in the Grade 1 Pegasus, Owner/Gambler Larry Roman returns to the In the Money airwaves, along with PTF and DD, for a detailed look at the race as well as his longshot to key in Race 8, the Grade 3 Fred Hooper.
PTF is joined by horseplayer and frequent ITM contributor Dean Keppler to analyze the sequence for the Sunset Six, which covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, for Sunday (Jan. 25).
PTF hosts NBC's Randy Moss for a look at the two Grade 1's on Pegasus Day 2026 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 24. Mikee P. welcomes accomplished horseplayer Chris Cupples to the In the Money Media Podcast for a full breakdown of the Sunset Six for Saturday, January 24th.
PTF hosts NBC's Randy Moss for a look at the two Grade 1's on Pegasus Day 2026 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 24. Mikee P. welcomes accomplished horseplayer Chris Cupples to the In the Money Media Podcast for a full breakdown of the Sunset Six for Saturday, January 24th.
PTF and Sean B are back in a show that covers a wide range of topics including the utility of making your own speed figures, his decisions to leave and come back to horse racing, and his idea of who might win the Super Bowl.
PTF and Sean B are back in a show that covers a wide range of topics including the utility of making your own speed figures, his decisions to leave and come back to horse racing, and his idea of who might win the Super Bowl.
PTF & JK are back for a January update to the Top 10 prospects list on the trail to Kentucky Derby 2026. Later in the show they break down the Pick 5 sequence for the Pegasus World Cup card this Saturday (Jan. 24) at Gulfstream Park.
PTF & JK are back for a January update to the Top 10 prospects list on the trail to Kentucky Derby 2026. Later in the show they break down the Pick 5 sequence for the Pegasus World Cup card this Saturday (Jan. 24) at Gulfstream Park.
PTF is joined by Duke Matties to break down horse racing action from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park for Sunday (Jan. 18). They tackle the $1 Sunset Six sequence, which covers the last three races from each track and features a takeout of just 15 percent.Best Bets:PTF - Gulfstream Park Race 8 #2 Expensive QueenDuke Matties - Santa Anita Race 9 #8 Angelica Bay
PTF is joined by Maryland Jockey Club's Dan Illman to analyze an approach to horse racing betting action this Saturday (Jan. 17) at Laurel Park, focusing on the Pick 5 sequence.
The show begins with PTF and Sean Clancy playing tribute to Leo O'Brien, a trainer for whom Sean worked and whom PTF admired tremendously.Next up, JK joins PTF and they go over the 2026 Lecomte Stakes with 20 Kentucky Derby points on the line.