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Nick Luck Daily Ep 1620 - Gosden: Dry Spell could send Ombudsman to Ascot Sep 22, 2026

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Nick is joined by Mirror man David Yates to look at today’s racing headlines from across the globe. They are joined first today by trainer John Gosden, who takes Nick down memory lane through his peerless record in the Cambridgeshire, this weekend’s signature handicap, in which he is again well represented. Gosden also has a positive bulletin on stable star Ombudsman, who could yet take in the Champion Stakes. Also today, Dale Gibson remembers popular former jockey and ‘Cock o’The North’ John Lowe, who died today aged 75. Plus, Clive Cox on Orthodox’s bid to give the trainer a third Middle Park Stakes, Dan Barber on Timeform’s top rated Sheikh Ahmed horses plus the season’s biggest improvers, and - from Australia - Craig Williams joins the show to discuss his Melbourne Cup ride on James J Braddock and his current star Sir Delius.

Assiniboia Downs Late Pick 4 Tuesday 9/22 PTF/Mikee P. Sep 22, 2026

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Big guns today for ASD and the $1 minimum Late Pick 4 as PTF hosts Mikee P for a look at the $50,000 Guaranteed Pool with a 15% takeout on Tuesday, September 22. The Last 4 races are covered Races 5-8 with wagering thoughts for the $1 Pick 4 as well as the rolling $3 Pick 3s on the card.

Players' Podcast - Jockey Club Gold Cup 2026 + Belmont Opening Weekend Recap Sep 21, 2026

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In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Jonathon Kinchen (JK) to recap this past weekend in horse racing action, namely the Jockey Club Gold Cup 2026 in which Japanese sensation Forever Young notched a facile win as he readies to defend his crown in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland in a few weeks. PTF and JK also talk the overall atmosphere of the new Belmont Park as it celebrated its opening weekend of horse racing after being dark for several years through renovations, and they talk much more on this recap show!

Nick Luck Daily Episode 1619 - Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum dies at 67 Sep 21, 2026

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Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today’s racing headlines. Simon Crisford is along to talk about the life and racing legacy of Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum, who died this morning. Nick and Jane reflect on some of the owner’s highlights on the track and consider the future for the yellow and black silks. Also today, owner Evan Sutherland on adding another Ayr Gold Cup with Pellitory to his remarkable record, Christian Williams reminisces about one of his most bizarre episodes in the saddle In an echo of a similar incident at Listowel over the weekend, while Listowel supremo Pat Healy shares the delights of the ongoing Harvest Festival.

Harness Players' Podcast - Elegantimage + Metro Pace Eliminations Preview Sep 18, 2026

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This edition of the Harness Players' Podcast focuses on harness racing stakes action from Woodbine Mohawk Park! Ray Cotolo and Edison Hatter take a look at the pair of eliminations for the Elegantimage slated on Friday (Sept. 18) and then later in the show Ray Cotolo talks with Mikee P about the two eliminations of the Metro Pace on Saturday (Sept. 19).

Players' Podcast - Belmont Opening Saturday + Churchill Downs Spot Plays Sep 18, 2026

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This edition of the In The Money Media Players' Podcast late-week show begins with analysis of horse racing action from the opening weekend of Belmont Park's 2026 season with Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) and Jonathon Kinchen (JK)! PTF and JK break down racing on the Saturday (Sept. 19) program before handing the reins to Mikee P and Chris Cupples to go over spot plays on the Saturday card over at Churchill Downs.

Nick Luck Daily Ep 1618 - Belmont is Back Sep 18, 2026

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Nick is joined by Cornelius Lysaght to look at all the stories dominating the racing headlined across the world. They begin today with Chepstow Executive Director Luke Admans, seeking to reassure connections and patrons ahead of the jumps season after the summer drought. Also today, James Willoughby charts the storied past of Belmont Park, which reopens today and features the return of Forever Young. Plus, Jane Mangan on the disqualification of Luke Comer, Charlie Fellowes on the Newmarket Open Weekend, Tegbir Brar on the acquisition of Sosie for Indian breeders, Michael Dods on Arapaho Gold, and British Racing School CEO Andrew Braithwaite on continuing Maths and English education supported by Weatherbys Bank.

Nick Luck Daily Ep 1617 - Even the Lords are having a pop! Sep 17, 2026

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Charlotte Greenway standing in for Nick today and joined by the Racing Post’s Lee Mottershead. They begin by reacting to the report from the House of Lords liaison committee and its recommendations around gambling advertising, which looks to be yet another blow for the gambling industry and in turn racing. Lee also covers Entain boss Stella David’s letter to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, warning him of the real consequences of tax hikes on betting companies in the next budget. We take a quick look at the weights for the Melbourne Cup and Lee pinpoints one he thinks could still be going there under the radar and ahead of this weekend‘s racing at Ayr, Matt Chapman is speaking to Phil Cunningham and Richard Spencer, who won feature race last year. John Hunt shares the details of his charity fundraising walk that is set to span over nine days and something he’ll be doing alongside his daughter Amy in aid of the Hunt Family Fund. Finally Jamie Insole looks ahead to the latest chapter in his training career, as it was announced he signed a lease on a yard in Lambourn.

Players' Podcast - Belmont Park Friday 9/18/26 Analysis w/ PTF & JK | ITM Horseplayers Tour Preview Sep 16, 2026

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In The Money Media's Peter Thomas Fornatale (PTF) is joined by Jonathon Kinchen (JK) sit down to analyze horse racing action from Belmont Park for Friday (Sept. 18), a day which also features the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup 2026 as part of the ITM Horseplayers Tour!

The Jockey Club Gold Cup is part of the Breeders' Cup Win and You're In Series for the Breeders' Cup Classic, and this year's edition attracts defending Breeders' Cup Classic 2025 champion Forever Young as he makes his first starts since a runner-up finish to Magnitude in the Dubai World Cup 2026 back in March at Meydan Racecourse. The winner of over $30 million in purses is listed as the 3-5 morning-line favorite and will face just four other rivals with Kentucky Derby 2025 champion Sovereignty opting to miss the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott runs two in the race with Baeza, last year's third-place finisher in Kentucky Derby 2025, as well as longshot Stars and Stripes while the remaining two in the field are Phileas Fogg and Render Judgement.

The ITM Horseplayers Tour is a series of Pick and Pray contest running up to the Breeders' Cup that only cost $20 to enter every Friday with all proceeds going directly to supporting various causes through Breeders' Cup Charities! Plus, consistent play in these contests is rewarded because players can earn spots into Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) feeders the following day as well as spots in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs, which are reserved for the top performers in the contests! One lucky player will have the chance to play and win a $10,000 BCBC Seat in the ITM Horseplayers Tour playoffs at no extra charge!

Enter this week's contest here: https://horseplayers.com/contest/2424385/belmont-park-bcbc-p-p-in-the-money-horseplayers-tour-feeder-to-9-19-sat-bcbc-qualifier-benefits-bc-charities.html

Harness Players' Podcast - $48,000 Pick 5 Carryover Analysis | Woodbine Mohawk Park 9/17/26 Sep 16, 2026

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In The Money Media's Harness Players' Podcast takes a look at another major carryover at Woodbine Mohawk Park, this time for Thursday (Sept. 17)! Join Ray Cotolo and Edison Hatter as they analyze the Early Pick 5 sequence at Woodbine Mohawk Park for Thursday, which features just over CAD$48,000 in carryover money on a pool guaranteed at CAD$75,000!

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