Talk Racing To Me

Chief Timeform US handicapper Craig Milkowski runs us through the basic facets of the Timeform US speedsfigures, how they are created, what they stand for and how you can use them in the most opportunistic fashion. Key tools such as the Timeform US Pace Projector and internal pace figures are elaborated upon, as well as how Timeform US uses the same scale as its European counterpart, making it an ideal tool to use for when the Euros come over in search of a big Turf score.  

Naomi and Craig cover some of the KY derby prep action from last weekend as well!

Ashley and Naomi preview the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes and G3 Southwest Stakes coming up this weekend followed by a review of the action in Riyadh during Saudi Cup day, with a bit of Dubai World Cup speculation thrown into the mix as well. They go over the positive news from Kentucky in relation to the HHR legislature being signed into action versus a problematic situation arising between prominent stud farms and the Jockey Club. All that and more news on this week’s Talk Racing To Me with Naomi.  

A loaded day of Stakes racing coming up at Laurel Park on Saturday February 20th! Headlined by the G3 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie, which is truly shaping up to be a wonderful race. Fillies and mares only, 4yo and up, the favourite Hello Beautiful is trained by Brittany Russell and one of the promising challengers Dontletsweetfoolya by fellow trainer Lacey Gaudet. 

These are two young and up and coming conditioners who are making a name for themselves in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn about their runners, background and experiences on the circuit! 

Prepare to learn something new about JK + have a laugh!

Saratoga stories, tax lessons, his career before racing (!!), horse tattoos, special numbers you name it Naomi and Jonathon covered it. 

The co-founder of the In The Money network like you’ve never heard before. This time it isn’t solely about his well founded opinion and insight, this show highlights Jonathon’s background story, family and career path. Grab a drink and sit back. This is a good one. 

Talk Racing To Me – Ep38 Ferrin Peterson 

This week brings a very special guest: it is the first time ever for a jockey as well as practicing veterinarian to have come on Talk Racing To Me. Probably because they are a rarity within our sport. 

Get ready for some next level horse racing insight. Jockey/practicing veterinarian Ferrin Peterson dissects her experiences, but also various important topics with Naomi. Such as: the relationship between a jockey and their agent, the difference in horse anatomy and injuries between Thoroughbreds and sporthorses, assesing a horse’s warm up when they head to the gate, as well as her talking to PETA whilst she was active as a jockey on the West Coast. 

If that all made you curious, wait no further. 

The show contains exactly what it says on the box: handicapping the G1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. 

Especially in the Turf there seems to be plenty of value to be found!

Acacia’s Pegasus Turf plays:

2 Breaking the Rules – Price Play 

8 Anothertwistafate

5 Colonel Liam 

Acacia’s Pegasus World Cup Selections:

10 Code of Honor 

7 Tax

4 Knicks Go

2 Coastal Defense

Get up to speed with all the Stakes action at Laurel Park this Saturday as Timothy Tullock Jr. and Naomi run through the six Stakes on offer. 

As a former trainer and outrider turned on-air racing analyst as well as Maryland Jockey Club Safety and Compliance officer, Tim knows exactly whats going on at all times. Let him guide you through the card after a few fun stories about his past.

Jump to 23:58 for the full analysis of the Winter Carnival Stakes at Laurel Park.

Follow Tim on Twitter: @timothy_tullock 

And if you don't already, Naomi: @NaomiTukker

Everything you need to know about the ongoing Gulfstream Park Championship Meet, the Sushine Millions, the Pegasus World Cup, changes in the training colony and so much more all handed to you on a plate full of entertainment by long standing broadcaster Jason Blewitt.

Of course Naomi and Jason also dive into his career path, New York roots and what the transition to the sunshine state was like all these years ago. 

For those wanting to know more about Jason, you have come to the right place.

Side note, the invite list for the 2021 Pegasus World Cup renewal was discussed, and as the show was recorded on Tuesday January 5th, the news had not yet come out that reigning Pegasus World Cup Champ Mucho Gusto has been retired after sustaining a soft-tissue injury in a gallop at Santa Anita. 

The last show of 2020! 

A completely different show to close of an eventful year. 

Naomi is taking a peek at some of the racing highlights of 2020: which races are worth remembering and why? What happened, before, during and after? 

Highly subjective, the races and events are not ranked, although she does highlight a favourite in the scintillating renewal of the Preakness Stakes. 

Races covered: 

Preakness – Swiss Skydiver

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – Essential Quality 

Belmont Stakes – Tiz the Law

Breeders’ Cup Classic – Authentic 

Breeders’ Cup Distaff – Monomoy Girl 

Breeders’ Cup Sprint – Whitmore 

Met Mile – Vekoma

Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf – Audarya 

Golden Rod -  Travel Column 

Of course this list could be double the size. The 2020 Kentucky Derby certainly was a race to behold as well, albeit possibly the exploits of both the winner Authentic and runner up Tiz the Law were better viewed via some of their other key performances. 

Which race would you add? 

Always wondered how someone lines a field? Let top handicapper, Equibase chartcaller and Maryland Jockey Club linemaker Keith Feustle explain it all to you. He has been setting odds on and off since the early 90s, making the morning line at Colonial Downs since 2003 before taking over from Frank Carulli in 2013 at Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park.  

As for his handicapping skills, let the results speak for themselves: he picked the winners of seven from last Saturday’s nine-race card at Laurel Park on top.. 

“How to: create morning line odds” on this week’s Talk Racing To Me.