In The Money Players' Podcast

Royal Ascot 2026 is here, and In The Money Media has you covered for Opening Day!

Join PTF and UK racing expert Callum Helliwell as they break down the biggest races from Day 1 of the world-famous Royal Ascot meeting. From top-class Group 1 action to competitive handicaps, the duo analyzes the key contenders, pace scenarios, value plays, and wagering opportunities throughout the card.

Opening Day features several races that are part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, offering coveted "Win and You're In" (WAYI) berths to the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Find out which runners could punch...

The late-week edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast is here starting with a segment focused on Haskell Preview Day this Saturday (June 13) at Monmouth Park, which also happens to be the day of the $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge! Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) starts the show alongside Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to preview the horse racing action taking place on Haskell Preview Day and inside of the Pick Your Prize contest, which you can still register to compete in - visit the Monmouth Park website for more information.

PTF then talks with BCBC champ Drew...

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

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by handicapper and horseplayer Nick Tammaro to take a look back at a loaded weekend of horse racing action from the Belmont Stakes Festival meeting at Saratoga!

The pair go over some of the highlight stakes performances from the weekend and of course later discuss how the 3-year-old division is shaping since Kentucky Derby 2026 winner Golden Tempo proved his last-to-first rally was no fluke by winning Belmont Stakes 2026 over Commandment and Renegade, who was foiled as the favorite in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Trainer...

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

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

Brought to you by In the Money Plus - get a free month when you sign up BEFORE the Belmont - details at inthemoneypodcast.com/plus Peter Thomas Fornatale hosts Jonathan Kinchen and Belmont Stakes Day specialist Michael Adolphson for ITM's definitive free horse racing tips and analysis show ahead of the 158th Belmont Stakes. The crew delivers their final picks for Saturday's $2 million Grade 1 at Saratoga and breaks down the complete all-stakes Pick 6 sequence — six races, five graded stakes, one of the richest single-day betting cards in American horse racing. RACE 8 — TRUE NORTH STAKES (G3) | $400,000 | 6½ Furlongs PP1 Acoustic Ave —...

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

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

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

Presented by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund, this special edition of the In The Money Media podcast previews an outstanding Saturday card at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day on May 30. Host Mikee P. welcomes racing analyst Chris Cupples for a deep dive into the biggest races, top contenders, wagering strategies, and best bets from one of the premier spring cards in Kentucky racing. The duo breaks down all the major stakes races on the program, including the Grade 2 Shawnee Stakes, Grade 3 Blame Stakes, Grade 3 Aristides Stakes, Grade 3 Arlington Stakes, Grade 3 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes, Grade 3 Regret...

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by horseplayer and handicapper Nick Tammaro to take a glance at the upcoming Belmont Stakes 2026, which will take place on June 6 at Saratoga. The Triple Crown season in horse racing is nearing a wrap with the concluding event, the Belmont Stakes, attracting many runners from Kentucky Derby 2026 including last-to-first winner Golden Tempo, who also recently finalized a stud deal with Lane's End once his time on the racetrack has finished. Several other Kentucky Derby runners hopped over Preakness 2026 to target the Belmont Stakes including Mike Repole's runner Renegade, who...

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

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

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

Mikee P. brings in the "Mayor" of Horse Racing Twitter, Sean Patrick Nolan, for a look at the $1 Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday, May 19, 2026. New $3 Pick 3s on 1st 3 races and the last 3 races. The $1 Late Pick 4 has a $50,000 Guarantee and a low 15% takeout.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK) catch up following a unique running of Preakness 2026 this past Saturday (May 16) at Laurel Park instead of the usual host track Pimlico, which is currently undergoing renovations. PTF & JK offer reactions and analysis of Preakness 2026 including on the mildly surprising win by Napoleon Solo, who scored under jockey Paco Lopez at a square price of 8-1, and talk in general about the 2026 Triple Crown season which started with a bang from Golden Tempo's sensational stretch run to win Kentucky Derby 2026 for jockey Jose Ortiz and trainer Cherie...

Monmouth Park weekend #2 on Preakness Saturday and we have you covered. New $3 Player friendly Late Pick 3 with 15% takeout to go along with the new $5 Late Double on the last 2 races. Mikee P. fills in for PTF with inthemoneypodcast.com handicapper Eric Solomon for a look at this weekend's last 3 races and they throw in a little Preakness talk to finish it out.

Join the ITM Team for a look at the Stakes Pick 5 on Preakness Day 2026. PTF/JK and Michelle Yu take you through a competitive sequence and a 14 horse grab bag Preakness Stakes.

It's Opening Day at Assiniboia Downs, and we have full coverage all season on In the Money Media. Check out the brand new $3 Prime Pick 3 on the first 3 and the last 3 races on the card. $50,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 on the last 4 races with $1 minimum. These player friendly wagers and large handle make ASD the place to play every week! PTF and Mikee P. look at the last 4 races on the Card for the Opening Tuesday night - looking to find value.

After news that Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to ever train a winner of the Kentucky Derby, decided to skip Preakness 2026 with Kentucky Derby 2026 champion Golden Tempo, conversations in horse racing have again circulated about whether the current state of the Triple Crown is broken or not.

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits with NBC's Randy Moss to talk about the scheduling of the Triple Crown races. Many trainers have expressed disinterest and concern in bringing horses out of the Kentucky Derby back to the track in two weeks to compete in the Preakness...

In The Money Media's late-week Players' Podcast is back with another episode filled with great insight on the weekend's horse racing action! On the tail of a historic Kentucky Derby and now in the throes of a Triple Crown season raising debates once again, Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) takes a detour to look at some of the other wonderful racing happening this Saturday (May 9) including the opening day of action at the heart of the Jersey Shore, Monmouth Park! Brian Skirka from Monmouth joins the show first to talk with PTF about the day and the season at Monmouth...

Join host Mikee P on the latest episode of In The Money Media as he welcomes Darin Zoccali from TwinSpires.comfor an in-depth recap of the exciting Kentucky Derby weekend contests. The duo breaks down the biggest moments from the TwinSpires tournament action, discusses standout performances from Derby weekend, and shares valuable insights for horseplayers looking to improve their contest strategy.

Looking ahead, Mikee P and Darin preview upcoming handicapping contests available on TwinSpires.com, highlighting opportunities for players to compete, qualify, and cash in during the spring racing season. They also dive into expert handicapping analysis...

In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits with mathematics professor and horseplayer Marshall Gramm to discuss whether a possible big change is needed for betting on horse racing in 2026.

Following a controversial moment on Kentucky Derby 2026 day where 30-1 morning line shot T O Elvis dropped in price after the gates sprung to win the Churchill Downs Stakes at odds of 5-1, PTF has a conversation with Marshall Gramm about if fixed odds could be a solution to the price fluctuations seen when betting on horse racing as a result of late money not settling...

As we approach the next jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown and a loaded summer of stakes racing, In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) looks to grab all of the data he can from this year's Kentucky Derby to get a better understanding of who might be the strongest coming out of the race and who may have had an easier time in the Run for the Roses.

PTF sits with Adam Mills from Total Performance Data to break down the metrics from this year's running of the Kentucky Derby! They analyze horses' speed through...

PTF and Mikee P. recap the Kentucky Derby and the last-to-first win by Golden Tempo. They also look ahead to the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. Other races are mentioned, including the Kentucky Oaks on Friday won by Always a Runner.

Here's an ADDITIONAL bonus segment from the Kentucky Derby 2026 Monster Podcasts from In The Money Media focused on the other two also eligibles in the race that DREW IN: Ocelli & Robusta!

Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits with Eric DeCoster to go over how these two surprise entrants fit into the scope of this year's Run for the Roses.

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs, with the post-position draw set for April 25 and post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. Follow the full Monster Podcast series for continued coverage of Kentucky Derby 2026...

Kentucky Derby 2026 is RAPIDLY approaching, so now it's time for us at In The Money Media to check in the dynamic duo from NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby!

Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) sits down with Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss to discuss the best bets ahead of this year's Kentucky Derby!

At the time of recording, a bulk of money remains focused on a select five horses: Renegade (winner of the 2026 Arkansas Derby), Commandment (winner of the 2026 Florida Derby), So Happy (winner of the 2026 Santa Anita Derby), The Puma (runner-up in the Florida Derby...

Taken from the Live event on Wednesday night in Lexington. PTF/JK/Maggie Wolfendale/Philip Shelton take you through the Late Pick 5s on Oaks and Derby Day sponsored by Medallion Racing.

Get ready for this quick bonus segment of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Monster Podcast from In The Money Media with Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) joined by Eric DeCoster to talk about one of the also eligibles that drew into the race, Great White.

After the sensational story of Rich Strike drawing into the Kentucky Derby from the also eligible list and scoring the largest upset of the race's history in the 2022 Kentucky Derby, PTF wanted to ensure that every horse on the also eligible list coming into Kentucky Derby 2026 had some analysis at the ready.

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Get ready for the 2026 Kentucky Derby with expert insights from In The Money Media! In this must-watch YouTube video, host PTF sits down with RaceLens power user Matt Vagvolgyi to break down the top 5 stats and angles every bettor needs to know before the Run for the Roses. From pace analysis and pedigree trends to key performance metrics and overlooked handicapping factors, Matt shares actionable strategies to help you sharpen your betting approach and uncover value in one of horse racing’s biggest events. Whether you're a seasoned handicapper or new to the Derby scene, this discussion delivers powerful in...

Get ready for the ultimate 2026 Kentucky Derby Monster Podcast, where JK (Jonathon Kinchen) and PTF (Peter Thomas Fornatale) bring together every standalone breakdown into one complete guide to the Run for the Roses. This master episode covers the full field heading into Churchill Downs, featuring detailed discussions on every contender expected to compete on Saturday, May 2, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. and the post-position draw set for April 25.

This episode includes full coverage of the leading contenders on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, including Renegade, the Arkansas Derby winner trained by Todd Pletcher; Albus and Incredibolt...

Sean is back! And he's here to share his thoughts, tips, and analysis on a wide range of topics including his picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. PTF hosts.

Mikee P. and Chris Cupples look at Sunday Races at Churchill Downs and Oaklawn to plan for the Twinspires.com contests today. Go to Twinspires.com and click on the Tournaments tab to get involved!

In this week's edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show, Mikee P opens alongside Jackson Muniz for a look at the opening day card at Churchill Downs to start the marquee meeting leading to the Kentucky Derby in just a week. Mikee P and Jackson Muniz analyze the Saturday card at Churchill looking for value and best bets in their first card of the 2026 season. Later in the show, PTF is joined by Drew Coatney to break down the Late Pick 4 sequence at Woodbine and Drew offers his play of the day.

Don’t miss this special In The Money Media YouTube show covering Keeneland Closing Day on Friday, April 24, 2026. The team dives into a full-card analysis with a sharp focus on spot plays and uncovering value throughout the day’s races at one of the most prestigious meets in horse racing.

Looking to beat the favorites and find live longshots? This episode is packed with expert handicapping insights, including race-by-race value plays, pace analysis, and strategic betting angles designed to help you maximize your returns. Whether you're playing win bets, exotics, or multi-race wagers, the In The Money Medi...

Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most exciting wagering opportunities of the spring meet. In this episode of In The Money Media, host PTF sits down with Mikee P to break down the Keeneland Pick 6 carryover for Wednesday, April 22, featuring a $54,000 carryover that has bettors buzzing.

With a growing pool and competitive fields on tap, this is a must-watch for horseplayers looking to build sharp tickets and capitalize on value. PTF and Mikee P walk through each leg of the sequence, offering expert analysis, pace projections, and insights into key contenders, vulnerable favorites...

Get ready for a high-level handicapping deep dive with In The Money Media as Mikee P and Ryan Anderson break down the Late Pick 5 at Keeneland for Saturday, April 18, 2026. If you’re looking for Keeneland picks, expert horse racing analysis, and winning betting strategies, this preview has you covered. Mikee P and Ryan Anderson go race-by-race through the Late Pick 5 sequence, sharing sharp insights, top contenders, longshot plays, and smart ticket construction to help you maximize value. This competitive Saturday card features top-class racing, including the VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes (G2), a premier turf marathon, and the Ben Ali Stakes (G3...

Get ready for an exciting day of racing with In The Money Media as PTF hosts Will Humphrey and Kali Francois for a full breakdown of the stakes action on Preakness Preview Day, Saturday, April 18th at Laurel Park. In this episode, the team dives into all the key races on the card, including the Federico Tesio Stakes, Weber City Miss Stakes, Barbaro Stakes, and the Heavenly Cause Stakes—critical prep races on the road to the Preakness.

Will and Kali deliver sharp insights, expert handicapping analysis, and betting strategies to help you get ahead of the co...

Get ready for a deep dive into the Late Pick 5 at Keeneland Race Course as In The Money Media brings you expert analysis for Friday’s card. Host Mikee P is joined by sharp handicappers Jackson Muniz and Ryan Petrunyak to break down each leg of the sequence with insight, strategy, and value plays.

In this episode, the crew discusses pace scenarios, key contenders, longshot opportunities, and ticket construction tips to help you attack one of the most exciting wagers in racing. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to multi-race wagers, this Late Pick 5 preview delivers ac...