In The Money Players' Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mikee P brings horse racing handicapper Ray Cotolo onto the show to break down the Late Pick 4 sequence at Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday night (July 29). As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email - This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Nick Tammaro and Jackson Muniz preview the Horseshoe Indianapolis Pick 5 beginning in Race 4 on Wednesday's card. The sequence includes two Indiana-bred stakes races and a couple of competitive turf events.

Mikee P grabs veteran horseplayer Chris Cupples for a look at the Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 for Tuesday, June 24. The sequence has a $50,000 guarantee and a $1 Minimum.

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.

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.

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.

Mikee P grabs handicapper and America's Best Racing's host of Betting with the Boys, as well as The Gallop Out on YouTube, Ryan Anderson, to discuss the Late Pick 4 from Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday, June 17th. The bet has a $50k guarantee and a $1 minimum. Assiniboia Downs handle is increasing every week with Pick 4 pools approaching $200,000 and a low 19% takeout.

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.

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.

Mikee P. hosts Nick Tammaro for a look at the $1 Turf Pick 3 from Horseshoe Indy Thursday June 12, 2025.

Mikee P grabs Will Humphrey this week to look at the late Pick 4 on Tuesday night at Assiniboia Downs. The bet carries a $50,000 Guarantee and a low 19% Takeout with a $1 minimum.

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

Mikee P. hosts veteran horseplayer Chris Cupples and upstart Jackson Muniz for a look at the Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs for Sunday, June 8th with a Carryover of over $241,000

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.

Thanks so much to our sponsors at KUTT. Download the KUTT app today and use the promo code ITM for a 10% deposit bonus. On the KUTT app you can bet pop culture, politics and sports, including horse racing this weekend, where you'll find matchups and fixed-odds prop bets on the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.In a memorable edition of the show, Duke Matties and Sean Boarman do not hold back their feelings even one bit about the decision to hold back Soevreignty from the Preakness or the effect of late odds-dops on horseplayers. They also give MANY great wagering ideas for the Saturday Saratoga card.This is a show you don't want to miss.

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.

Mikee P and Jackson Muniz break down the Late Pick 4 from Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday, June 3. The sequence covers races 4-7 and has a $50,000 Guarantee and a 15.9% takeout.

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.