Early week special edition of the Harness Players Podcast previewing the Elitloppet Eliminations that will be contested Sunday, May 25th at Solvalla in Sweden. Mikee P hosts two top US analysts for Swedish harness racing as they discuss the field that will compete for the top race in Sweden for Standardbred Trotters.

Join the crew Friday at 3:30 p.m. EST for a Livestream to cover the weekend of racing at Solvalla presented by ATG.

Go to https://www.swedishhorseracing.com/ for more information.

Welcome to Episode 1 of “SOLD! Presented by Lane’s End Farm,” your inside track to the Thoroughbred auction scene. We're kicking things off from the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in Timonium, Maryland, one of the premier juvenile sales in North America.

In this episode, we break down some of the most buzzworthy hips with pedigree insights, consignor notes, and training observations. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, breeder, or bloodstock enthusiast, this episode offers a sharp look at the horses attracting attention in the sales ring.

Horses Discussed:

• Hip 24 – Filly by Honor A. P. out of Bread and Butter, consigned by Cary Frommer LLC
• Hip 237 – Colt by Twirling Candy out of Maid of Honor, consigned by Cortez Racing and Sales LLC
• Hip 523 – Filly by Union Rags out of Aggregator, consigned by Crane Thoroughbred Services
• Hip 120 – Colt by Quality Road out of Firsttime Longtime, consigned by de Meric Sales
• Hip 154 – Filly by City of Light out of Greek Sister, de Meric Sales
• Hip 556 – Colt by Twirling Candy out of Concinnoous, de Meric Sales
• Hip 204 – Filly by Union Rags out of Key Account, consigned by Goldencents Thoroughbreds
• Hip 299 – Filly by Tonalist out of Onemoresweetkiss, Grade One Investments
• Hip 549 – Colt by Connect out of Awesome Aurora, consigned by Hidden Brook Agent III
• Hip 236 – Colt by Game Winner out of Magnificent Margo, Hidden Brook Agent VII
• Hip 47 – Filly by Game Winner out of Cash Queen, JVC Training and Sales
• Hip 266 – Colt by Game Winner out of Miss Personality, JVC Training and Sales
• Hip 405 – Colt by Game Winner out of Socialite, JVC Training and Sales
• Hip 13 – Filly by Connect out of Blithely, consigned by Parrish Farms Inc.
• Hip 448 – Filly by Game Winner out of Team Hansen, Parrish Farms Inc. Agent
• Hip 121 – Filly by Twirling Candy out of Fleet Dude, Randy Miles Agent IX
• Hip 128 – Colt by Liam’s Map out of Flummoxed, Scanlon Training & Sales
• Hip 29 – Colt by Twirling Candy out of Brooke and Emory, Tom McCrocklin Agent
• Hip 201 – Filly by Liam’s Map out of Kauai Katie, Wavertree Stables Inc. (Ciaran Dunne)

We dig into the pedigrees, performance on the track, and potential upside for these standout two-year-olds.

PTF kicks off the show with Nick Tammaro as they take a look back at an amazing day of racing in Baltimore with thoughts on Journalism, Gosger, Heart of Honor, Goal Oriented and all the rest. They also look ahead to the Belmont Stakes wondering who will be the favorite if both Journalism and Sovereignty turn up.

Then in an easy-breezy second segment of the show torn from the In the Money Media Youtube channel, PTF and JK go over their top takeaways from the Preakness.

Last but not least, at 52:20 Tom Reynolds tells us about his new book Get Off Your Phone and Start Living.

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Takeaways:

• Monmouth Park has distinguished itself by sending the highest number of players to the NHC over the past five years, showcasing its prominence in the horse racing landscape.
• The upcoming $2,000 Pick Your Prize Handicapping Challenge at Monmouth Park on May 31 offers not only NHC seats but also Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats and cash prizes, emphasizing its significance.
• In the podcast, we discussed the importance of saving the date for major contests like the Pick Your Prize Challenge, which is a prime opportunity for contest players.
• The episode highlights the chance for players to qualify for the contest via horse tourneys, reinforcing the accessibility and engagement of the racing community.
• A critical analysis was offered regarding the jockey Umberto Rispoli's ride, where it was suggested that he unnecessarily limited the horse's potential by not taking a more advantageous route during the race.
• The conversation emphasized the importance of understanding race dynamics, including how the pace and the decisions of jockeys can significantly impact race outcomes.

Mikee P and Spencer L host two segments each for this week's Players' Podcast with great racing this Preakness Saturday from Monmouth, Woodbine, Santa Anita and the JRA. Mike grabs Dean Keppler for the Santa Anita $3 Turf Pick 3 covering Races 6, 8, and 10. Spencer hosts Marshall Sterling for Monmouth and Ray Cotolo with a Woodbine segment for Saturday racing at both tracks. Mikee P closes the show with a JRA segment with resident expert Klaus Ebner, looking at the G1 Victoria Mile on Saturday.

Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Lydia is at York, where she reflects on the opening day of the Dante festival, and looks ahead to the feature race plus the outstanding line-uop assembled for Saturday's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Nick is in Baltimore for the 150th Preakness, where he catches up with Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, co-owners of the heavy favourite Journalism. Also on today's show, Nick and Lydia discuss the latest releases from the Levy Board on yield and grants with CEO Alan Delmonte, plus they reveal details of who was in attendance at yesterday's forum on gambling and taxation convened by the Social Market Foundation. Amy Swales, York's Head of Sustainability, drops by for an update, while trainer David Christie join Nick to talk about the remarkable Winged Leader, who notched up a record equalling 33rd point to point win in Ireland this week.

Matt Vagvolgyi with Equibase Race Lens joins In The Money's PTF to analyze the 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday (May 17). The two try to scout good horse racing bets along with which horses may be the underdogs or the ones to beat ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes.

Join In The Money's Mikee P for a special livestream roundtable handicapping the All-Stakes Pick 5 sequence from 2025 Preakness Stakes day at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday (May 17).

Mikee P's guests for this discussion include horse racing broadcaster Kali Francois and In The Money contributors Will Humphrey and Jackson Muniz.

Nick Tammaro and Dean Keppler break down the Pick 6 from Santa Anita Friday, May 16, 2025. The bet has a carryover of $94,783 and carries a $2 minimum.

Billy and Michelle chat with Nathan Nelson, owner of Preakness hopeful Pay Billy.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror man David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world today. They lead with the news that the King and Queen have sent a horse to be trained by Willie Mullins, and are joined by their majesties' racing and bloodstock adviser John Warren. With York's Dante Festival beginning today, Nick catches up with CEO William Derby and also talks to David Egan, number one rider for Amo Racing about Dante Stakes hopeful Tuscan Hills plus the exciting two year olds he's riding this week. As declarations filter through for the Yorkshire Cup on Friday, Nick takes the opportunity to catch up with the ever-insightful and entertaining Philippa Cooper about the return of her talented homebred stayer Sweet William. Plus, JA McGrath with the latest from Hong Kong.