DRF Players' Podcast

Special co-production of the DRF Players' Podcast and the Matt Bernier Show where the crew takes a look at Saratoga racing this weekend. ​​

Special guest Duke Matties joins in to talk about the Saratoga meet so far and his thoughts on wagering strategy including his approach to multi-race betting and how to attack a bad favorite. Matties, along with PTF and JK, give their thoughts on the Haskell, Bing Crosby, and the late P4 at SAR on Saturday.​ ​​

PTF and JK go over Arrogate's flop and all the top stories from Saratoga and Del Mar. Plus, Penelope Miller joins to talk about the new horse racing app Stay Lucky.​ ​​

Special guest Nick Tammaro joins PTF and JK to talk about Opening Weekend at SAR and DMR and their favorite angles/approaches for the SAR meet. Plus, over/under on Arrogate's Beyer and a certain contest legend's Twitter account activity.​ ​​

The guys preview the summer meets. Special guest Tom Quigly joins to talk about Del Mar. PTF and Jk share their own thoughts on Saratoga. Plus, will the real Sonbird please stand up?​ ​​

In a show that was nearly derailed by JK's travel woes, he and PTF go over this weekend's cross-country pick four, and talk about the ins-and-outs of their handicapping process. ​​

PTF and JK talk about Stars and Stipes Day from Belmont. Plus Pete interview's the man winning his way to Vegas by playing all the 1's. ​​

PTF and JK preview the stakes laden Belmont Stars and Stripes card and talk about racing in Scotland. ​​

PTF and JK are back with a look at Pete's Royal Ascot trip and an overview of recent races from around the globe. JK describes his "Kinchen Slam" and Aidan O'Brien is compared to Bill Belichick. Plus, what's next for Yoshida? ​​

The English Major's edition, with talk about racing's role in a literary classic, and a discussion of the meaning of the word "wiseguy." JK's new TV gig is discussed and he and PTF give their thoughts on the all stakes pick five Saturday night at Churchill Downs. ​​

The guys revisit Belmont Day and talk about Tapwrit, Mor Spirit, Songbird and other stars from the day. The future of the Triple Crown is debated and they answer a listener question: when to use the all button? ​​

PTF and JK go over all of the stakes at Belmont on Saturday. ​​

PTF and JK take and early look at the Belmont Stakes and catch up on all the racing news from the weekend. ​​

PTF and JK look ahead to this weekend's stakes action, answer listener questions, and talk about Secretariat's new commerical. Plus #stopaislejackers​ ​​

PTF and JK discuss Lady Eli's win the Gamely and Cupid's triumph in the Gold Cup plus a round of Belmont Stakes day Buy, Sell, Hold.​ ​​

PTF and JK look ahead to Belmont Stakes day discussing the possibility of Irish War Cry running in the BEL stakes and Songbird's appearance in the Phipps. They also relish the opportunity to talk takeout in more than 140 characters and discuss a new podcast get-together at Belmont Park on 6/16. Plus, Saturday's Santa Anita Pick Four is previewed.​ ​​

PTF and JK unpack, look ahead to the Belmont and talk about their adventures in the dungeon.​ ​​

PTF and JK are joined by Winstar Farm's Director of Bloockstock and Assistant Racing Manager Sean Tugel to discuss all the Maryland stakes on Friday and Saturday, culminating with a spirited debate about the Preakness Stakes ​​

PTF and JK are joined by Gabby Gaudet for an on-the-scene report from Pimlico. From there, they look ahead to the coming week and do an extended mailbag segment, which includes both hosts thoughts on when to hedge and when not to hedge. ​​

PTF and JK talk more about the Preakness, including a game of buy, sell, hold with Classic Empire. Listener questions are answered, covering trifecta betting strategy and takeout concerns. Then they look ahead to this Saturday's quartet of stakes at Belmont, and JK dusts off his silver wig when discussing the Laz Barrera. ​​