In The Money Players' Podcast

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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 Tuesday, May 19th - Sean Patrick Nolan

    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.

    21 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Players Podcast - Preakness Recap with PTF/JK, Paul Halloran - Cody's Wish Book

    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 DeVaux. Triple Crown focus now shifts to three weeks from now up in Saratoga for the final jewel of horse racing's signature series with Belmont Stakes 2026, which so far has attracted the likes of Golden Tempo among other Kentucky Derby starters who opted to skip this year's Preakness Stakes. What did you think of the Preakness? What are your takeaways from the race? Share your thoughts in the comments! PTF sits down with Paul Halloran, author of the new book about Cody's Wish. Cody Dorman's story captivated the nation as the racehorse Cody's Wish rose to prominence. Cody met the foal in 2018 through Make-a-Wish, and the owners named the horse after Cody after seeing their connection. Cody traveled across the country to watch the horse run, drawing national attention.Cody saw Cody’s Wish win a Breeders’ Cup race at Keeneland in 2022 and was at Santa Anita in 2023 when the horse ended his career with a thrilling victory. The next day, on the flight home, Cody fell asleep on his mother’s shoulder and did not wake up. While his death caused immeasurable sadness, those close to him were comforted that he was there for his horse right to the end.This is a story of resilience, triumph, and love—of the inexplicable yet undeniable bond between a courageous boy and the champion racehorse he considered his best friend. And it is a story that is still unfolding, with a life-size monument at Kentucky Horse Park debuting in 2025 and the first crop of Cody's Wish foals heading to the yearling sales in 2026, to race as two-year-olds in 2027.

    39 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Players Podcast - Monmouth 5/16/26 with Eric Solomon

    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.

    22 min

  4. MAY 14

    Preakness Final Answers - PTF/JK/Michelle Yu

    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.

    32 min

  5. MAY 11

    Assiniboia Downs Opening Day - Tuesday, May 12th - PTF/Mikee P.

    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.

    15 min

  6. MAY 8

    Players' Podcast - Is the Triple Crown Schedule Actually a Problem? | w/ Randy Moss

    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 Stakes, held traditionally at Pimlico Racecourse but to be contested this year at Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes renovations. And yet, many trainers including Kentucky Derby 2025 champ Bill Mott have opted to go from the Kentucky Derby to the third jewel of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, which Sovereignty did win with ease over Journalism - a horse who competed in all three legs of the Triple Crown in 2025 including a win in Preakness 2025. Some horses have taken the test unburdened even in defeat, but trainers remain hesitant in the modern age to risk their runners in the Preakness. So what has to change? Does the Triple Crown necessarily have to change? The Triple Crown in horse racing has always been an elusive and difficult prize but is that reason enough to maintain the current schedule which does not even excite trainers to send their prospects down the Triple Crown trail? The Triple Crown traditionally has been a five-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, but would adding more time between those races encourage trainers to participate and help reignite energy for the spectacle, or is it all just bells and whistles? PTF and Randy Moss discuss the issues with the current state of the Triple Crown in horse racing and discuss what options exist around its current dysfunction.

    30 min

  7. MAY 8

    Players' Podcast - Monmouth Park OPENING DAY + Woodbine Saturday Analysis

    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 Park, and later in the show PTF sits with Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to take a deeper dive into the opening day card at Monmouth. The late-week show wraps with the Woodbine segment where PTF sits with Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge champion Drew Coatney to go over bets and wagering strategies for the races on Saturday at Woodbine.

    40 min

  8. MAY 7

    Twinspires.com Derby Weekend Contest Recap/Look Ahead, Churchill Late Pick 4 Sat - Darin Zoccali

    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 for the Saturday Late Pick 4 at Churchill Downs, offering picks, betting strategies, and race-by-race insights to help bettors attack one of the weekend’s most popular wagers. Whether you're a seasoned contest player, a casual horse racing fan, or searching for winning Pick 4 advice, this episode delivers essential Kentucky Derby analysis, TwinSpires contest updates, and expert handicapping content from two respected voices in horse racing media.

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    In The Money Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
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