Every year, In the Money Media gets together a panel to draft three-year-olds heading to the Triple Crown Trail for a fantasy draft. This year, PTF, JK, Michelle Yu, and Zoe Cadman participated in a friendly competition to see who could build the best team for this year's Triple Crown Races - The Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.

This production is presented by the KTDF - Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund. The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund is a unique program to benefit owners and their Kentucky-sired, Kentucky-foaled runners. Its aim is to upgrade the overall quality of racing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

PTF is back with Jack Jenkins to go over the late Pick Five at Oaklawn Park on Sunday.

PTF kicks off the Saturday show with Klaus Ebner to talk about the Oka Sho on Saturday night North American time. Then Mikee P and Nick Tammaro are here to discuss the Saturday Keeneland card.

Mikee P. grabs inthemoneypodcast.com contributor and author of the Keeneland Journal Eric Decoster to discuss the Late Pick 5 at Keeneland for Friday, April 11th. The G1 Makers Mark Mile is the feature on the day.

Mikee P. hosts expert horseplayer and inthemoneypodcast.com contributor Michael Domabyl for the Late Pick 5 at Keeneland on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The card was rescheduled for Saturday, April 5th, due to weather. Races 7 through 11 are covered for the Pick 5 sequence. Kentucky Derby Prep - Blue Grass Stakes goes as Race 10 on the card. This program is sponsored by Keeneland Racing.

Mikee P hosts JRA expert Alex Henry for a look at the G1 Osaka Hai from Hanshin Racecourse. Its race 11 on a 12 race JRA card Saturday night. You can find selections on inthemoneypodcast.com for all the big JRA races.

Alex also goes in-depth about the Japanese contenders for the races on the Dubai World Cup Carnival. The UAE Derby, Dubai Turf, Sheema Classic, and World Cup are discussed.

Mikee P. hosts Jackson Muniz for the Late Pick 5 at Keeneland on what was to be Opening Day Friday, April 4, now moved to Monday, April 7th. This show was recorded Wednesday, April 2, prior to the cancellation and rescheduling of the card. This show is brought to you by Keeneland Racing.

PTF sits down with Ben Kudla from Equibase to preview this weekend’s Kentucky Derby Preps the Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby and the Blue Grass Stakes.

Ben promotes the Equibase Podcasts on Equibase.com along with giving analysis of the Derby Preps using Race Lens Products. All Access pass will be available this weekend’s Race Lens products.

PTF is back hosting Nick Tammaro and Dean Keppler of inthemoneypodcast.com as they go over the $2 Pick Six at the Great Race Place (Santa Anita) on Friday, which has a $100,000 + carryover.

Takeaways:

• The $100,000 Pick Six carryover at Santa Anita is a significant opportunity for bettors this weekend, enhancing the excitement of the races.
• Listeners can anticipate comprehensive coverage of the Santa Anita Derby Day on the In The Money YouTube channel, along with additional podcast discussions.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of strategic ticket construction in the $2 Pick Six, which can lead to better payouts compared to lower denominations.
• Nick Tammaro highlights the competitive nature of the upcoming races, suggesting that bettors should be cautious yet optimistic about their selections.

PTF hosts Santa Anita broadcaster Michelle Yu to analyze the Stakes Races for Santa Anita Derby Day, Saturday, April 5, 2025.

The Santa Anita Oaks and Derby are covered along with the G3 Monrovia Stakes.

RACING

• Post Times:
• Pick 6 Carryover $100,818 Friday, April 4 | 1:00 pm
• Santa Anita Derby Day Saturday, April 5 | 12:00 pm
• Mandatory Payouts Sunday, April 6 | 12:30 pm

CLASSIC MEET WAGERS

• NOW EVERY FRI, SAT & SUN: COAST TO COAST PICK 5 – Santa Anita & Gulfstream Sequence - Low 15% takeout. Retail only.
• $2 PICK 6 – Traditional Pick 6 is back
• $3 ALL TURF PICK 3 – Low 15% takeout 
• $3 LATE PICK 3 – Low 15% takeout
• $5 LATE DOUBLE – Low 15% takeout

CONTEST & PROMOTIONS

• SAT/APRIL 5: $1,500 SANTA ANITA DERBY CHALLENGE: $5,000 ON-TRACK BONUS ($1,000 bankroll + $500 entry fee.) Compete to win NHC and BCBC challenge seats, and a cash prize pool. Plus, if you play onsite and win you will receive a $5,000 Bonus. Play on-track or online at xpressbet.com
• SUN/APRIL 6: MANDATORY PAYOUTS: Closing day of the Classic Meet, all pools must payout excluding the 3x3 and the Coast to Coast Pick 5.

EVENTS

• SAT/APRIL 5: SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY: Reserved seats and experience packages available at santaanita.com/events.
• SAT & SUN/APRIL 5 & 6: SPRING CARNIVAL: Special packages available at santaanita.com
• TICKETS AT SANTAANITA.COM

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