Jam-packed edition of the ITM Players Podcast. It’s Breeders Crown Weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and PTF grabs the ITM Harness Players Team of Ray Cotolo and Mikee P to break down some spot plays for Friday and Saturday. Nick Tammaro and JK finish out the Keeneland Meet strong with the Late Pick 5 for Saturday. Mikee P and Jackson Muniz continue their love of Woodbine Thoroughbreds with the Late Pick 4 Saturday, and Alex Henry joins Mikee for a Look at the last leg of the Japanese Triple Crown in the JRA segment. They also discuss some of the Breeders’ Cup entrants from Japan this year.
Players Podcast – Breeders Crown, Keeneland Closing Day, Woodbine, JRA
Further reading
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