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.

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

1. Ted Noffey

• Into Mischief - Streak of Luck (by Old Fashioned)
• Jockey: John Velazquez
• Trainer: Todd Pletcher
• Best Beyer: 98
• Last Race: 1st - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
• 31Oct25-DMR9
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 6-1
• International Price: 10-1
• https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2025-ted-noffey-caps-perfect-2-year-old-campaign-breeders-cup-juvenile-victory

2. Incredibolt

• Bolt d’Oro - Sapphire Spitfire (by Awesome Again)
• Jockey: Jaime Torres
• Trainer: Riley Mott
• Best Beyer: 82
• Last Race: 1st - G3 Street Sense S. @ Churchill Downs (10/26)
• 26Oct25-CD10
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1
• International Price: 25-1
• https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/really-really-talented-incredibolt-wins-street-sense-with-last-to-first-rally-earns-10-ky-derby-points

3. Paladin

• Gun Runner - Secret Sigh (by Tapit)
• Jockey: Flavien Prat
• Trainer: Chad Brown
• Best Beyer: 85
• Last Race: 1st - G2 Remsen S. @ Aqueduct (12/6)
• 06Dec25-AQU9
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1 
• International Price: 14-1
• https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/paladin/2023

4. Brant

• Gun Runner - Tynan (by Liam’s Map)
• Jockey: Flavien Prat
• Trainer: Bob Baffert
• Best Beyer: 101
• Last Race: 3rd - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
• 07Sep25-DMR4
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 10-1
• International Price: 20-1
• https://paulickreport.com/features/bloodlines/bloodlines-presented-by-walmac-farm-del-mar-futurity-winner-brant-keeps-the-grade-1-train-rolling-for-sire-gun-runner

5. Further Ado

• Gun Runner - Sky Dreamer (by Sky Mesa)
• Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Best Beyer: 98
• Last Race: 1st - G2 Kentucky Jockey Club S. @ Churchill Downs (11/29)
• 29Nov25-CD10
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1
• International Price: 20-1
• https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Further_Ado_earns_10_Derby_points_in_Kentucky_Jockey_Club_123

6. Englishman

• Maxfield - In It For the Gold (by Speightstown)
• Jockey: Jose Ortiz
• Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
• Best Beyer: 97
• Last Race: 1st - Maiden @ Churchill Downs (9/19)
• 19Sep25-CD5
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1
• International Price: 33-1
• https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/englishman/

7. Blackout Time

• Not This Time - Beauty Parlor (by Elusive Quality)
• Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
• Trainer: Kenny McPeek
• Best Beyer: 93
• Last Race: 2nd - G1 Breeders’ Futurity @ Keeneland (10/4)
• 04Oct25-KEE9
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1
• International Price: 33-1
• https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/blackout-time/

8. Mr. A.P.

• American Pharoah - Trenchtown Cat (by Cowtown Cat)
• Jockey: Antonio Fresu
• Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
• Best Beyer: 96
• Last Race: 2nd - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
• 31Oct25-DMR9
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1
• International Price: 33-1
• https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/american-pharoahs-mr-a-p-gets-the-nod-in-santa-anita-maiden/

9. Cannoneer

• Into Mischief - Catch the Moon (by Malibu Moon)
• Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
• Trainer: Brad Cox
• Best Beyer: 90
• Last Race: 1st - Maiden @ Churchill Downs (11/29)
• 29Nov25-CD12
• Future Pool 2 Odds: part of “all others” at 9-5
• International Price: 20-1
• https://www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/kentucky-derby/kentucky-derby-maiden-watch-cannoneer-stuns-in-return/

10. Napoleon Solo

• Liam’s Map - Atomic Blonde (by Scat Daddy)
• Jockey: Joel Rosario
• Trainer: Chad Summers
• Best Beyer: 95
• Last Race: 1st - G1 Champagne S. @ Belmont at the Big A (10/4)
• 04Oct25-BAQ7
• Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1
• International Price: 25-1
• https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/napoleon-solo/2023

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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.

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/winning-post-10--2025/13/70hyih

Steam Deck for Emulation of Games like Gallop Racer and G1 Jockey - https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck

PTF and JK are back with you for their first on-air catch-up in a while to talk about the results of the second Derby Future pool and all else that's been going on.

Then Jennifer Kelly is here for her annual visit to talk about the best gift ideas for horseplayers this holiday season. Read her full gift guide here.

Last but not least, Steve Fornatale returns with advice about what to buy and drink around the holidaze.

If you'd like to learn more about our charity partners at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, check out their website this Giving Tuesday.

Join JK and Nick Tammaro on this week’s In the Money Media podcast as they break down Saturday’s Late Pick 5 from Churchill Downs on the highly anticipated Stars of Tomorrow card. Get expert handicapping insights, value plays, ticket-building strategies, and race-by-race analysis to help you cash in on one of the most exciting juvenile racing days of the year. Perfect for horseplayers looking for sharp opinions, betting angles, and in-depth Churchill Downs coverage.

In The Money Media: Late Pick 5 Breakdown for Clark Day at Churchill Downs (Friday)

Welcome back to In The Money Media! In this video, Mikee P. hosts Chris Cupples and Jackson Muniz with a deep dive into the Late Pick 5 on Clark Day at Churchill Downs, giving you sharp insights, key contenders, value plays, and race-by-race analysis for one of the most exciting cards of the fall meet.

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Mikee P hosts the ITM Players Podcast this week with coverage sponsored by Twinspires.com for the Churchill Downs Late Pick 5 on Saturday with Nick Tammaro. Nick also discusses the contest scene at Twinspires.com and several tournaments that are upcoming this weekend and the Clark Handicapping Challenge next Friday. The NYTB present coverage of the early Pick 5 from Aqueduct this Saturday including two NY Stallion Series Stakes. Nick does double duty this pod and he has some great news about new stallions coming to NY for the upcoming season. Alex Henry finishes off the podcast with a look at the G1 Mile Championship from Kyoto this Saturday from JRA. It is the 11th race on a 12 race card and you can as always find analysis and picks on inthemoneypodcast.com.

We kick on with Nick Tammaro and PTF continuing their discussion about speed figures with a chat about applications that delves into pars, race review, ability figures, and condition analysis.

Next up, a visit from Kim Weir. She is the recent recipient of the Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award presented by the racetrack chaplaincy, and she also shares the latest information about Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

Presented by our friends at the Global Symposium on racing, which you can learn more about here.

PTF kicks off the show with Darin Zoccali as they talk about the new features and upcoming events on the Twinspires.com tournament platform and then they go over the first six races at Churchill Downs on Saturday's card. For coverage of the latter half of the card make sure you check out the Gallop Out episode covering those races. You can find them on their Youtube channel, on their own pod feed, or on the ITM main feed. Or just click here.

Next up, Mikee P takes the reins and is joined by Alex Henry as they take a look at the late night JRA action on Saturday night.