Players' Podcast - Saturday 4/4/26 | Blue Grass Stakes Late Pick 5, Santa Anita & Laurel Pick 5s
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The In The Money Players Podcast delivers a comprehensive breakdown of three major stakes cards on Saturday, April 4, 2026: Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Laurel Park. Host Peter Thomas Fornatel is joined by Keeneland morning line maker Nick Tamaro, who discusses innovative wagering options like the new $1 minimum late pick three and all-turf pick threes with a 15% takeout—player-friendly features that benefit casual bettors over computerized systems. The team dives into key races, including the Bluegrass Stakes, where Further Ado is favored after a strong Tampa Bay Derby effort, and the Santa Anita Derby, where Cherokee Nation is the top pick despite Lasix concerns. Duke Matisse provides sharp insights on Santa Anita’s late pick five, emphasizing strategic depth and long-term thinking, while Kelly Francois offers expert analysis on Laurel Park’s stakes, highlighting Take the Money Honey as a clear favorite in the Heavenly Cause. The episode closes with a focus on player-friendly betting strategies, including low-takeout pick fives and the Sunset Six, encouraging listeners to combine expert picks with their own research.
Keeneland’s new $1 minimum late pick three and 15% takeout are player-friendly innovations that benefit casual bettors over computerized systems.
Cherokee Nation is the top pick in the Santa Anita Derby due to a fast figure and Baffert’s training, despite Lasix concerns.
Further Ado is favored in the Bluegrass Stakes after a strong Tampa Bay Derby effort that was underrated by the public.
Take the Money Honey is the clear best bet in the Heavenly Cause at Laurel Park, with a 'push button' trip and proven class.
Use the Sunset Six and all-turf pick threes at Santa Anita for high-value, low-takeout betting opportunities.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Keeneland Opening Day & New Wagering Innovations
“Higher minimums are good for the rank-and-file horse player. So hopefully we'll see tracks continue to push this direction.”
Bluegrass Stakes & Madison Stakes Analysis
“I think the form coming out of the Tampa Bay Derby was underrated. I think it was a mistake to lower the figure.”
Santa Anita Derby & Late Pick Five Deep Dive
“I think it was info I picked up from Timeform US. It was one of the other had that day as not a day where it was the easiest to be on the lead.”
Laurel Park Stakes & Handicapping Guide Spotlight
“Take the money, honey. This is her race to win or lose whatever she wants to do in this race, the end result is going to be the same.”
Final Picks & Betting Strategy Wrap-Up
The hosts finalize their late pick five picks across all three tracks, emphasizing wide plays and value bets. They promote the Sunset Six, all-turf pick threes, and the upcoming Preakness preview handicapping challenge.
“Take the money, honey. This is her race to win or lose whatever she wants to do in this race, the end result is going to be the same.”
“Higher minimums are good for the rank-and-file horse player. So hopefully we'll see tracks continue to push this direction.”
“I think the form coming out of the Tampa Bay Derby was underrated. I think it was a mistake to lower the figure.”
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