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PTF & JK analyze horse racing action from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park for Sunday (Jan. 11) looking at wagering strategies for the Sunset Six. This cross-track multi-race wager is available only to retail players and features a 15 percent takeout.

Best Bets PTF - #4 Spicybug - Santa Anita Race 9

JK - #1 Queen Maxima - Santa Anita Race 9

On this episode of the Hong Kong Racing Show, In The Money Media regular Sean Boarman joins Off To The Races Media’s Andrew Brown and co-host Alex Evers for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating shifts in modern horseplayer strategy.

Sean, the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Champion, explains why he now focuses almost exclusively on Hong Kong racing, stepping away from North American wagering in favor of what he believes is the most bettor-friendly product in the world.

The conversation covers:

Loaded edition of the ITM Players Podcast with 3 full segments starting with PTF and JK looking at Saturday's Sunset Six from 1/st Racing. The sequence is retail only with the last 3 races from Gulfstream and the last 3 Races from Santa Anita. Mikee P. grabs Will Humphrey for opening Saturday at Laurel Park and their Value Pick 5s with a 12% takeout. Mikee then grabs host of the popular podcast And the Tournament Winner Was.... John Gaspar for a look at the Twinspires.com $1000 KDBC/NHC qualifier for this Saturday at Fair Grounds and Tampa Bay Downs. All of these segments...

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to look at today's news on the popular daily horse racing podcast. First, racing manager Sean Graham gives us the latest on last season's Triumph Hurdle winner Poniros, as well as news on Energumene and The Reverend. Also today, we hear from L'Homme Presse's owner Andy Edwards ahead of the Classic Chase at Warwick this weekend. ROA CEO Louise Norman shares news of a new associate membership tier for syndicate and club members, while NBC and FanDuel's Matt Bernier runs through his Eclipse Awards ballot.

Dean Roethemeier joins Michelle and Billy in 2026 to discuss Keeneland Sales!

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at today's racing headlines. Top of the bill today is the revelation that Lord Allen has taken on the racecourses over the ownership of data rights that are currently sold as part of RMG and TRP brokered packages to bookmakers. Where will this end for all parties? Also today, Gordon Elliott talks Romeo Coolio and that Ryanair entry, plus why he'll have more DRF entries. Clerks at Naas, Kempton and Warwick assess their chances of racing, while at the last-named venue, Classic Chase contenders Lucinda Russell (Myretown), Sara Bradstock (Mr Vango...

John Gaspar grabs one of the Home Team this week with frequent ITM contributor Chris Cupples. Chris won an NHC Seat and a Pegasus Betting Challenge Seat this past weekend in separate contests. Chris is a 5x NHC qualifier and a fantastic horseplayer that’s willing to share his opinions across many platforms.

PTF hosts Sean Boarman as they answer listener questions about everything from AI uses in racing to the mental side of the game to the best races (so far!) of the century,

PTF is back with you for a special edition of the show that pays tribute to Diane Crump, the first woman to ride in a parimutuel race in the US and the first woman to ever ride on the Kentucky Derby.

His guest is Jessica Whitehead of the Kentucky Derby Museum, and she brings an amazing perspective about not only her historic achievements but also her personality. This episode is at once a history lesson, a character study, and a story of triumph. It is not to be missed.

Mikee P. hosts the red-hot Jackson Muniz and Chris Cupples for a Spot Play look at Sunday's Races from across the country. Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn, and Aqueduct are covered by the team looking to find winners.

Join Ray Cotolo, Mikee P and Edison Hatter as they break down the Pick 4 carryover sequence for the New Year's Eve card on Wednesday (Dec. 31) at Century Mile. The sequence features a carryover of nearly $2,500!

PTF and Nick Tammaro break down the Sunset 6 sequence for New Year's Day from Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park.

***NOTE*** This video was recorded before Santa Anita cancelled and rescheduled New Year's Day racing for Thursday, Jan. 8 due to an incoming storm.

Ryan Anderson and Jackson Muniz love carryovers! There is a 63k Late Pick 5 Carryover at Tampa Bay Downs on NYE and the Gallop Out guys got some analysis from track announcer and racing good guy Jason Beem.

In an annual tradition, Hall-of-Famer Jay Privman joins PTF to go over each and every category on this year's Eclipse Award ballot. Horses covered include presumptive Horse-of-the-Year Sovereignty, the legendary Thorpedo Anna, three-category contender Shisospicy, and many, many more.

John Gaspar sits down with Nick Seever, who won the Turfway Park Synthetic Championship last Sunday at Twinspires.com. Nick is a relatively new contest player but I contend that he consumes more horse racing podcasts/content than any one else in America!

PTF welcomes Duke Matties back to the show to preview the 2026 horse racing meeting at Santa Anita.

You can also get access to expert analysis from Duke Matties over at his website dukespicks.com - be sure to use promo code ITM25 to get a 10% discount on your first order!

Catch a special livestream at 7pm (PST) DukesPicks.com covering bets and strategies for opening day at Santa Anita: https://www.dukespicks.com/sa-live-w/duke-matties?am_id=PTF_SA

The late week show opens with a preview of the Opening Day action at Santa Anita Park this Sunday (Dec. 28) with PTF and JK analyzing the card alongside broadcaster Michelle Yu. The three offered best bets for the day on the show, including:

Michelle Yu - Tempus Volat in Race 5 & Nysos in Race 10

JK - Her Laugh in Race 8

PTF - Suchet in Race 9

Later in the show, PTF talks with Alex Henry for a look at this weekend's JRA action headlined by the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes this Saturday (Dec. 27) at...

PTF is back with you to wish a Merry Christmas from his family to yours

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como

We Need A Little Christmas - Angela Lansbury

Let It Snow - Dean Martin

Gotta Love Being a Kid -- Ol' 97s

Made with Love by Melissa Carper

Christmas Time’s a Comin by Bill Monroe

Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy by Buck Owens

Christmas Must Be Tonight by Jeff Tweedy

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PTF is back hosting our titular pro player, Sean Boarman, for an hour talk on what he's been up to wagering wise as well as discussions of the Tuck Rule, going broke, and th mental toughness required to play the horses.

Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to take a look at the key news stories from around the racing world. On today's show, ex-Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale reflects on some of the key strategic changes he feels would benefit the sport, conceding some are at odds with what he presided over during his tenure. Also today, Nick and Cornelius look ahead to the Christmas period with guests Harry Cobden and Joel Parkinson, while Nick Craven pays tribute to Johnny Weatherby, who died before the weekend aged 66.

John Gaspar sits down with Ed Wright who won the Monmouth Live tournament last weekend. Ed is a 4x NHC qualifier based in Brooklyn, NY.

JK and Flavian chat about his move to NY, his move to the US, white wine, frequent flyer programs, Flightline, and snails...

Ryan Anderson and Jackson Muniz reach out to Oaklawn track announcer Matt Dinerman for Saturday's new $3 Late Pick 3. The sequence is the last 3 races on the card 12/20/25 featuring a 15% takeout.

PTF starts the Players Podcast off with a Mike Maloney catch-up session, complete with player questions. If you would like a copy of Mike's Book, "Betting With an Edge," reach out to PTF directly at PTFornatale@gmail.com.

Mikee P grabs Jackson Muniz and Ryan Anderson from the Gallop Out to look at this week's Kentucky Derby Prep Races: The Gun Runner from Fair Grounds and the Springboard Mile from Remington Park. Twinspires.com also has KDBC contests over the weekend surrounding the Cards at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.

Alex Henry completes the show...

JK and Ron talk Oaklawn, horsemanship, Wayne Lukas, Whitmore, and MORE!

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad - ITV broadcaster and Kempton committee member - to react to the weekend's news, chiefly the potential threat to racing at Kempton Park, oxygenated by Jim Mullen's confirmation of developer Redrow's option on the track until 2028. Prior to this comment, Mullen gave this podcast an in depth interview outlining his vision for the Jockey Club, which finds itself under considerable financial pressure. Plus, Nick and Rishi give their thoughts on all the action from Hong Kong and Cheltenham from the weekend, with David Hayes sharing his verdict on the brilliant Ka Ying Rising.<...

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The new show starts with PTF and Sean Clancy of This Is Horse Racing talking about The Jockey's Circle -- where you can find many excellent gift ideas -- and recapping the top stories from 2025 including Sovereignty and Forever Young.

Next up we have David Hill, who talks about his American Gambler substack where he and PTF recently had a good chat about Bill Barich's Laughing in the Hills. You can access it here. You can buy David's book The Vapors in his online shop.

Episode 21 of And the Tournament Winner Was features a pod with Lawrence Kahlden this week. He won the $250k Pick and Pray last weekend on HorseTourneys. Lawrence is a 12x NHC qualifier and finished 4th in the 2024 NHC.

PTF grabs Twinspires.com's Darin Zoccali to preview the Turfway Synthetic Championships this weekend and the $1500 Tournament on Twinspires.com. Mikee P. is back from the Symposium on Racing in enough time for the weekly JRA segment with Alex Henry to talk Hanshin Juvenile Fillies G1 over 1600m this Saturday night.

Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. First today, Adrien Cugnasse follows upon his own breaking story from Jour de Galop on the latest in the case of Pierre Charles Boudot, the former French Champion jockey indicted for rape over four years ago. Also on today's show, Nick - in Hong Kong - talks to Francis Graffard about his runners in the HKIR on Sunday, while Nick and Jane reflect on Ryan Moore's triumph in the International Jockeys' Championship. Plus, David Pipe on waiting some more for stable star Windbeneathmywings, and Harry Derham...

Noah Meagher subs for Ryan Anderson hosting this weeks Gallop Out with usual co-host Jackson Muniz and Turfway track announcer Tony Calo. The guys cover races 6-9 from Turfway Saturday, December 13, 2025. Don’t miss the $1,500 TwinSpires Contest that night.

PTF and Eric DeCoster are here to go in-depth on the first Kentucky Derby Top 10 for 2026.

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PTF hosts Sean Boarman who gives an update on his recent play and discusses the need for wagering innovation. He also shares some thoughts about betting strategy and what's really important in the modern game, as well as a few ideas on what might happen next for horseplayers.

Nick talks to BBC commentator John Hunt about The Hunt Family Fund, established in memory of his wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah, who were killed last July. John speaks about his hopes - and those of his daughter Amy - for the Fund, and how it seeks to support vulnerable women affected by domestic violence. He talks about the extraordinary strength and warmth of his family, how he and Amy support one another, his sense of Home, and his return to work. The first major fundraiser takes place at Cheltenham this week, and the silent auction...

Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, trainer Gordon Elliott reflects on another weekend of plenty, with another four-timer, headed by Found a Fifty's eclipse of the much vaunted Majborough. Also on today's show, Charlie Deutsch describes how Djelo won the Peterborough Chase, and how it might kick start his season. Nick brings you this show from Hong Kong, where he catches up with trainer David Hayes ahead of Ka Ying Rising's bid for another elite level success at the HKIR this Sunday, while Widden'd Antony...

The Gallop Out guys love Turfway and they analyze the first Pick 5 Carryover of the meet - Friday December 5, 2025 The Late Pick 5 has a $163K carryover and we have you covered.

PTF kicks off the show with a solo run through of the late Pick 5 at Aqueduct on Cigar Mile Day. Make sure to check out the contest over at Twinspires.com.

Next up, Alex Henry joins to discuss the Champions Cup In Japan Saturday night and to look back at the Japan Cup and give an update on Forever Young. She also offers some holiday video game ideas;

Winning Post 10 2025 (in Japanese) - https://www.play-asia.com/winning-post-10--2025/13/70hyjf?srsltid=AfmBOop-O8TunAOIa1fssPsrBP03k85ZH1GkJQDBatK69fH9dUfmJQ7Z (Switch 2) and https://www.play-asia.com...

Nick is joined by Jonathan Harding to look at the latest news from around the racing world. First today, Nick talks exclusively to Alice Haynes, who - in an often emotionally charged interview - explains why she is quitting training with immediate effect. Also on today's show, Paul Nicholls tells us why he is running No Drama This End at Sandown tomorrow, while Dylan Cunha looks forward to Dubai with his squad, artist Jess Hills tells us about her exhibition at the Osborne Studio Gallery, and CEO Anna Kerr gives us a private tour of the stallions at The...

Cormac Breathnach of Keeneland Sales and PTF look back at the year from a breeding and sales perspective and give their thoughts on the two graded races for two-year-olds on Saturday with thoughts, tips, and analysis on the Demoiselle and the Remsen.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up, Vicky Leonard - who has contributed on the issue of the Australian Pattern to this podcast - tells us about her legal correspondence with Racing New South Wales CEO Peter V'Landys and her desire to protect press freedoms. Also today, syndicate manager Tom Gittins tells us how his group is now a 25% owner of popular Becher Chase fancy Mr Vango, while Sam Thomas decides which of his two noice chase stars to run at Sandown this weekend. From the sales ring, Charlotte...