In The Money Players' Podcast

Part II of our interview with Paul Ruchames, Executive Director of the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST).  Don’t start your Saratoga meet without it! And don’t leave the Spa without helping them out!

As we anticipate the renewal of racing at Saratoga, take a few minutes to learn about the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST).   Thanks to Exec. Dir. Paul Ruchames for joining us.  BEST provides critical services to the staff that makes our sport possible.  Every day.  

Late Week Players Podcast with Mikee P. filling the host chair. Two colonial segments on this pod with Kevin Kilroy checking in from Colonial for a full field look at the Virginia Derby. Will Humphrey joins in the 2nd half of the show with analysis of the Late Pick 5 at Colonial Downs on Saturday. 12% takeout on the Pick 5s at Colonial Downs! Join them for the quick March Meet, March 12-14.

Get ready for a big Friday at the races with the Sunset Six Preview on In The Money Media! Mikee P welcomes top handicapper Dean Keppler from InTheMoneyPodcast.com to break down the Sunset Six carryover for Friday, March 13, 2026. With extra money in the pool and a competitive sequence on the card, this is a must-watch episode for horseplayers looking to build a winning ticket. Mikee P and Dean Keppler dive race by race through the Sunset Six sequence, sharing expert analysis, value plays, and strategic ticket construction designed to help bettors attack the carryover opportunity. Whether you're chasing the jackpot or looking for strong opinions to shape your wagers, this preview delivers the insights you need before the first leg goes off. Tune in to hear Dean Keppler’s top picks, potential longshots, and key horses to single as Mikee P guides the discussion on one of the most exciting betting opportunities of the week. Don’t miss this in-depth Sunset Six carryover preview for 3/13/26, only on In The Money Media. The bet has a 15% Takeout is a $1 minimum and is RETAIL ONLY! Last 3 races at Gulfstream Park and the Last 3 Races at Santa Anita.

ITM goes Live Sunday - March 8th for the $2 Pick 6 at Santa Anita with a $67,000+ Carryover. First post 5:24 EST. We also include some spot plays at Oaklawn today.

In The Money Media's PTF is joined by horse racing owner and horseplayer Rich Averill to break down the card of another major prep for Kentucky Derby 2026 this Saturday (March 7) at Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa Bay Derby 2026. The two go over which horses could be great bets or solid sleepers on a card with several multi-race wagers and big pools. Compete in live-money horse racing contests and win seats for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge with TwinSpires Tournaments: https://www.twinspires.com/tournaments

Join PTF and Michelle Yu for a look at the Santa Anita Stakes on Saturday, March 7th. Kentucky Derby Points are on the line in the San Felipe Stakes. G1 Santa Anita Handicap also highlights the card!

In The Money Media's PTF & JK analyze the Sunset Six sequence for Friday (March 6) covering horse racing from Gulfstream Park & Santa Anita Park. The Sunset Six is a wager that covers the last three races from Gulfstream Park & the last three races from Santa Anita. It has a minimum of $1, features a takeout of just 15% and has a carryover worth $17,993 coming into Friday.

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.

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).

Nick Tammaro hosts Brian Nadeau from Gulfstream Park’s broadcast team for a look at the fantastic Fountain of Youth card on Saturday, February 28th. This Kentucky Derby Prep gives 50 qualifying points to the winner.

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.

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 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 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.