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Hello and welcome to the In the Money Players’ Podcast horse racing's longest continually running podcast. Peter Thomas Fornatale and Jonathon Kinchen talk racing news, look ahead to upcoming races, and talk a little nonsense along the way. This feed also houses our track specific shows for Keeneland and NYRA.
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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.
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 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.
🎥 In The Money Media – Sunset Six Sequence Preview (Sunday, February 8) Join Mikee P on In The Money Media as he hosts special guest Chris Cupples for a deep dive into the Sunset Six Sequence for Sunday, February 8th. The duo breaks down each leg of the sequence with sharp handicapping insights, value opinions, and ticket construction strategies designed to help players attack the late Pick 6 with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned horseplayer or looking to improve your multi-race wagering approach, this show delivers expert analysis, pace discussions, and potential price horses you won’t want to miss. Tune in for smart opinions, clear logic, and actionable betting ideas for the Sunset Six. 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more winning horse racing content from In The Money Media.
🎥 Santa Anita Stakes Recap | In The Money Media | PTF, JK & Michelle Yu Join Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) as he hosts JK and Michelle Yu for a deep dive into the Saturday, February 7th stakes races from Santa Anita Park. The team breaks down the biggest performances, key betting angles, pace setups, and trip notes from one of the premier winter race cards in Southern California. Whether you’re looking back at how the races unfolded, identifying horses to follow, or sharpening your handicapping for upcoming stakes, this episode delivers expert insight from three of the most trusted voices in horse racing. 🏇 Topics covered include: • Full recap of Saturday’s Santa Anita stakes races • Winning trips, pace analysis, and race shape • Horses to watch coming out of the weekend • Trainer and jockey takeaways • Betting lessons for future Santa Anita cards 📺 Subscribe to In The Money Media for daily horse racing analysis, handicapping insights, and coverage of the biggest race days across North America. 🔔 Like, comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
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