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Thank you Dora Delgado for joining us on Past the WireBreeders' Cup Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Officer Dora Delgado is one of the most accomplished racing executives you'll meet. Her tenure of about 40 years with the Breeders' Cup speaks for itself and goes towards her dedication, commitment, loyalty, and love for the horses and the sport. Dora is one of the main reasons The Breeders' Cup went from shall we say The Super Bowl or World Series of Horse Racing to a world class and recognized major sporting event.With Dora's titles comes a world of responsibilities at the highest level of the sport. To quote The Breeders' Cup website description of her duties:“She is primarily responsible for the development and administration of the Breeders' Cup's racing programs around the world including the Win and You're In Challenge Series and thoroughbred racing's greatest global event, the Breeders' Cup World Championships. She is also responsible for the promotion and expansion of the foal and stallion nomination programs worldwide to maximize participation and generate program sustaining revenue.In her role, Dora manages the event Equine Security Team, the Breeders' Cup Veterinary Panel, the Field Selection Panel, the Breeders' Cup Racing team and works with the host track and its staff to create the safest and most secure environment possible for the equine participants. She is also responsible for all horse recruitment, equine event logistics and operational setup for the annual World Championships including communications with all federal, state and international regulatory authorities and works with the host state racing commission to ensure that any necessary waivers, rules and regulations are in place.”That is a 24/7 role and year round as are many careers and positions within our industry. Dora frankly takes us behind the scenes with what it takes and involves to make this world championship event happen smoothly. We relive some moments and explore where the Breeders' Cup has been and where it is going. We were fortunate to have Dora on the show and we can all get more than a glimpse into the Breeders' Cup.

On this Past The Wire TV show we welcome Florent Geroux for a One on One talk with Jonathan Stettin in The Rogue's Gallery. Flo joins us fresh off his 8th and counting Breeders' Cup win aboard Idiomatic. The win put the Brad Cox filly right square in the middle of The Horse of the Year discussion under a crafty and hard fought ride by Flo.Florent Geroux has out together quite a resume in the saddle with 8 Breeders' Cup wins, a Kentucky Derby albeit not exactly the way he wants his next one, and riding some of the best horses in recent times. He was the regular rider of Gun Runner a world class racehorse, a war horse if you will and a throw back to the great horses of the past. Was one of Gun Runner's best races a race he didn't actually win?Flo talks about some of his past races and horses but also about one of the most exciting two-year old prospects to hit the track this year. How good does Flo think Nash is and when and how did he know it? You'll have to watch and listen to find out but we are confident it will be worth it. Florent Geroux is not only a great rider but a great guy to talk with, especially horses. Flo even gives us a bit of an education of the new crops and how they actually are in a race.Bottom line, great guy, great rider, great show. Nobody Does it Better!

Big Mike loves the game and we love Big Mike. Yes, Mike is a gentleman who carries himself with nothing but class, but it is his enthusiasm and love for the sport of horse racing, and his consistent posting of monster tickets that got him on Past the Wire TV and into The Rogue's Gallery. Not everybody gets in, you gotta earn it!Mike Crutchfield understands what it takes to beat the game. It wasn't always that way however and Mike is more than willing to share his journey to going after pools and scores. Mike and John talk betting, ticket structure, philosophies, social media and a lot more. You know how it is, out two passionate guys about the sport together and a lot comes up and comes out.We loved our Big Mike show and we think you will too. You can follow Mike on X formerly known as Twitter at@mcrutchfield28They call him Big Mike and we do to but we also call him"Monster Ticket Mike"You'll be glad you did and you'll see some monster tickets!

You wanted it and we brought it. The Breeders' Cup Classic by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. Yes it is early but the numbers and patterns don't lie. We saw it all through the Triple Crown and even through the Pacific Classic. On this show Jonathan Stettin goes over the Thorograph Numbers and patterns as he sees them and we all know he sees them as good as anyone in the game. Get your head start right here right now and check out this show. Let us know what you think and if there is anything else you want to see before the big dance at Santa Anita. We can't promise we will do everything but if you don't ask we won't know. We have a ton of stuff planned for you that you just won't see or hear anywhere but Past the Wire and Past the Wire TVHere is the link to our Breeders' Cup Seminar and you definitely son't want to miss that:Seminar Info

The Breeders' Cup is rapidly approaching and it is never too early to start talking and thinking Breeders' Cup Classic.Dan Cronin, Ed De Rosa and Jon Stettin get together for a sit down on the Breeders' Cup Classic with their early thoughts on who they like, who they don't, who is on the fringes and what the projected pace looks like at this early juncture.The trio of ace handicappers talk trends and some unique observations to this year's Classic.Get your head start and put your game face on early on with this episode of Past The Wire TV.Get your spot at the best Breeders' Cup Seminar in the game right here

On this episode of  @PastTheWireTV we welcome one of the hottest jockeys on the planet right now, Antonio Fresu. Antonio made his way from Dubai where he won the Golden Shaheen Sprint on Zenden to the Southern California circuit and is winning in bunches at both Del Mar and Santa Anita. We sit down in the Rogues Gallery for some One on One with Antonio Fresu fresh off his win on Chatalas in the Breeders' Cup Win and You're In Chandelier Stakes. Our own Jon Stettin talks horses, race riding, and some food and more with Antonio. Will Antonio wind up in the Breeders' Cup on a live horse his first year riding in the states? We will find out soon but you'd be hard pressed to argue he hasn't earned the shot. Thank you for following, watching and reading Past the WireHere is all the info on our annual Breeders' Cup seminar:The Best Breeders' Cup Seminar

The fall meet at Keeneland opens tomorrow. As some of you know Keeneland Dan, aka Fatbaldguyracing has his set of Keenelend rules to follow. Our Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin agrees with most, but not with all. These two ace handicappers discuss The Keeneland Rules to follow and talk about two horses they like on the opening day card. Yes, this is  @PastTheWireTV where Nobody Does it Better so there is this and a lot more info for all of you. We got workouts, angles, some simple improve the sport ideas and more. We even have a little Arc recap , Ace Impact talk. Grab you spot at our annual Breeders' Cup Seminar before it is too late, you don't want to get shut out! All the info is HERE:

We are back at Past The Wire TV with our Sure Bet Coffee play of the day. This week we are taking a swing for the fences with a 30-1 morning line horse who may go to post longer than that. Is Jonathan Stettin crazy, well yes we never denied that but if anyone can come up with a live 30-1 shot in a Grade 1 race we know it is him. If nothing else it will be fun to watch.Thank you for tuning in and yes Jon does give a few other opinions on the Saturday at Santa Anita card as well.Don't forget to grab your spot at our Breeders' Cup seminar before it is sold out and at the discount rate. All the info is hereAnd remember Past the Wire fans get special deals on Sure Bet Coffee! When you order at https://SureBetCoffee.com use promo code PTW25OFF for 25% off one bag of ground coffee, or use PTWFREE2 to get Free Shipping when you buy two! And if you love the steel coffee tumbler and swanky caps, you can take 10% off Sure Bet Coffee merchandise with SBM

A few quick questions about our seminars, Tracking Trips and wagering. 

For the Sure Bet Coffee play of the day, Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire head to Aqueduct for the Jockey Club Oaks Invitational. We also weigh in on The Iroquois from Churchill Downs.

Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin likes a horse at Kentucky Downs on Saturday and when Jon likes one it often pays to listen. We tore them up at Saratoga and Del Mar and Tracking Trips has been white hot of late! Thank you for watching and all the best at the races.

This is one of the most exciting running of The Travers Stakes in a while. That is saying a lot considering the history of the race. We have seen some great renditions and this one promises to be right up there. We have the Kentucky Derby winner, The Preakness winner, The Belmont Stakes winner and an exciting group of prospects joining them in what likely determines who is the three-year-old champion and possibly the favorite for The Breeders' Cup Classic.Ed DeRosa, Dan Cronin, and Jonathan Stettin roundtable The Travers Stakes and talk about who they like, who they don't like and why. Will any of the three land on favorite and two-year-old champion Forte? Check out the show and find out.Thank you for watching Past The Wire TV and listening to the Gate to Wire podcast

Rosario Montanez is not only one of the toughest jockeys you will ever meet, he is one of the toughest people you'll ever meet. Welcome to another great episode of Past the Wire TV and our phenomenal One on One Rogue's Gallery series. If you want to talk fearless and jockey injuries this is an episode you do not want to miss. Faith, determination and believing in himself carried Rosario Montanez through what most of us would not make it through, not once but twice. This is a rider who did not let having his face practically ripped off, his eye taken out, being in a coma, breaking his back or his neck stop him. There is obviously no quit in Rosario Montanez. Rosario had the bug with Irad Ortiz and fate brought their careers in very different directions. Montanez suffered a bad fall and horrific injury at Saratoga and was away from riding a long time. After paying his dues and then some he won by open lengths on his first mount back for Steve Asmussen. Fate was not done with Rosario by any means however. You'll have to hear this inspiring story for yourself. Definitely hit the like button and show some love to this jockey. Leave a note of support or encouragement as well. We will all appreciate it and so will he. If you're a trainer or owner with a nice horse look him up and give him a shot. It does not sound like you'll be sorry you did. Jon and Rosario talk a lot of racing including race riding, the tightrope between intimidation and danger, working horses you don't get to ride and more. A truly fascinating awe inspiring episode. You'll learn more about jockey injuries than you ever thought you would. They even touch base on the flack jockeys can get on social media.Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV

Up and coming trainer Keri Brion joins us in the rogues' gallery for a One on One with Jonathan Stettin.Keri liked her long shot first time starter, and she might just like another one coming up soon! You'll have to watch! It's worth it.Keri has had quite the career already and learned her craft from one of the best, Jonathan Shepherd who knew how to win at Saratoga. Learn how Keri got into the game, won steeplechase races in Ireland, trained an Eclipse Award winner, The Mean Queen (we love the name) and her goals for the future. Keri is also only second trainer to win over one million dollars in a season on the National Steeplechase Association circuit.Now for the controversy. As we all know Saratoga has been plagued with inquiries resulting in what most feel are inconsistent ruling, with no transparency or explanations. Keri was in the middle of one of these controversies and she talks with Jon quite frankly about what it is like from a trainers perspective. Do the stewards communicate with the trainer? Is the decision explained? How does it affect the horses next start?

As promised we have finally done “The Bounce” show with Jeff Franklin of Thorograph. Jeff has quite a history in the game as you'll learn on the show. An ADW pioneer and the Jockey Agent for Gary Stevens when he won The Kentucky Derby aboard Winning Colors.The bounce as us sheet users call it is a real thing. It is often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and ignored. When understood and used properly it is a significant EDGE as will be explained on the show. Of course there is more like tidbits from the late greats Bobby Frankel and Charlie Whittingham, two of the best ever, coming from two of the current best bettors, Jonathan Stettin and Jeff Franklin.This episode is a phenomenal introduction to Thorograph or a better understanding of Thorograph for more advanced users and players. If you are a beginner or a pro this show is for you. As a bonus Jeff and Jon talk about some of their other Thorograph angles which have been successful. Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV.

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire.It is no secret Horse Racing has more than their fair share of issues. This past week or two a few came to light we thought it was appropriate to talk about.Hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk;The extension of the Bob Baffert suspension by Churchill DownsThe HISA / HIWU out of the gate blundersCheating or playing in collusion in the NHC....say it isn't so....apparently it is.Michael and Jon share their thoughts on these issues and give some possible solutions. Thank you for listening and you can always find a lot more on Past the Wire and on Past the Wire TV. 

Simply put, you asked so we delivered. The Met Mile horses by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns.It is still not too late to check out The Thorograph Belmont Stakes Day Seminar and it is FREE! Visit Thorograph.com for more details. Jonathan Stettin breaks down the patterns for The Met Mile horses and gives some final thoughts on The Belmont Stakes.

Our Thorograph pattern analysis came up with Mage in The Kentucky Derby, Pretty Mischievous in The Kentucky Oaks and we loved National Treasure going into The Preakness. Can we do it again in The Belmont Stakes? We'll find out soon enough but we welcome the challenge. We'll have plenty on the Belmont Stakes undercard on Tracking Trips which you can check out here: TRACKING TRIPS

Ed DeDosa, of Horse Racing Nation, Keeneland Dan, aka Dan Cronin, of Fatbaldguyracing and Jonathan Stettin aka The Pick 6 King of none other than Past the Wire, go over The Preakness with a deep dive on all the horses. Who do they like, who don't they like and more importantly....why!Before they get started the three weigh in on whether The Triple Crown races should or shouldn't be moved and why.Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV. If you enjoy the shows and the content hit the like button, subscribe to our channel or leave us your thoughts and comments. 

The Preakness Horses by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. You asked and we answered! We did The Kentucky Derby and as those of you who watched know, we ran 1,2,3 with good patterns. On this show our Jonathan Stettin, The Pick 6 King again breaks down The Preakness by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. Thorograph is a great tool but especially in these Triple Crown races. It is all in how you read and interpret the patterns! We say Nobody Does It Better! For more on Throrograph visit their website at:ThorographThings look a little different for The Preakness than they did for The Derby. We also get a nice check in from Mage's owner 'Double RR' Ramiro Restrepo and check out Mage arriving in Baltimore at Pimlico.Let us know what you think and leave any questions or thoughts in the comments below. Show our man and the Mage connections some love, subscribe to see what we have coming up, hit the like button and visit us at Past the Wire

Pat Morrow joins the show again to talk with Michael about what bets he is seeing coming in on the Kentucky derby.  Pat and Mike discuss the current sports betting landscape, sharp Kentucky derby bets, and what markets Bovada is offering this year.

Back by popular demand. You asked for The Kentucky Oaks fillies by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns, and we delivered. We appreciate all of you! Ask and you shall receive. Jonathan Stettin, The Pick 6 King breaks down the Thorograph patterns and numbers on all the Kentucky Oaks fillies. Who is moving forward, who will regress or bounce, who is fast, who is slow, all the patterns and signs according to how Jon reads Thorograph. It looks like we will have to make this an annual thing. Stay tuned and subscribe and catch all our unique coverage and insight on The Sport of Kings!The Oaks does not look all that wide open this year. The weather and track can play a pivotal role come Oaks day. The favorite Wet Paint does her running from behind and might have a lot to do come Friday. What do the figures say? You can still get a spot at our seminar hereNot a TRACKING TRIPS member? You must hate money....Who can't use a second set of eyes in this game? Learn more HEREThe Kentucky Oaks Fillies Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

On this episode of Past the Wire TV we look at the numbers on all the Kentucky Derby horses.Professional Handicapper and successful horseplayer Jonathan Stettin talks about the Thorograph patterns on all The Kentucky Derby horses this year. The Pick 6 King goes over what he looks for in the Thorograph numbers. He talks about the patterns on all the horses and who looks like they will go forward, who looks like they will regress or bounce, who is the fastest and who looks too slow. This show will give you a leg up and head start on the competition and may just help you spot a horse to play, or just as important a horse to play against. A second set of trained eyes never hurts. Here is a link to the article John spoke about:'If You Like That Horse, Don't Bet The Race' https://pastthewire.com/if-you-like-t...Here is a link to all the info about our Oaks Derby seminar and it also has some great @PastTheWireTV videos on Pace Handicapping and Ticket Structure:https://pastthewire.com/the-best-kent...Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV. We'll see you at the seminar!

By any standards Issac Murphy has to be considered one of the best of all time. Katherine Mooney joins us to talk about her book on this incredible jockey and his story. You won't want to miss this and you will definitely want to read the book. Thank you for checking out Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire! 

We sit down with Tommy Hammer Massis and talk just about everything horse racing and more. Hammer tells us what is wrong in racing and how to fix it. Only on Past the Wire, Past the Wire TV, and our podcast, Gate to Wire. Don't miss the best Kentucky Derby and Oaks seminar in the game. Check out the details HERE and download our free betting guide for the Derby. 

At Past the Wire TV and our podcast Gate to Wire we are bringing you into the Belmont Park barn of Rick Dutrow in his first interview since his return to training. Rick sits down for a One on One with Jonathan Stettin following his 10 year absence from the sport he loves. His passion and enthusiasm for the game he has devoted his life to shines throughout the interview.Rick candidly talks about his plans and dreams now that he is back to doing what he has proven to be one of the best at. Already a Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic winning trainer Rick shares the race he dreams of winning and why. We also look back at some other moments and stories in Rick's Hall of Fame resume.Rick served a controversial and contested 10 year ban from horse racing but it is obvious he never lost his love or passion for horses. We were the first to report Rick was licensed with stalls at Belmont, we are bringing you his first interview and you will hear it here first, there are Grade 1's out there with Rick's name on them. Rick Dutrow is licensed in New York:

Welcome to Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire!On this episode we talk the Louisiana Derby and who we see as an exciting and emerging prospect. We also bring you our Kentucky Derby Radar 5 episode. You can also check out our Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby seminar HERE where you can download our Kentucky Derby betting guide as well. 

It is never too early to talk Kentucky Derby. Welcome to the first episode of Past the Wire's Kentucky Derby Radar 1, 2023. On this show trainer Jeff Metz and Jonathan Stettin talk early Derby contenders and pretenders. They talk what to look for, what to avoid, some pitfalls for trainers and more. They run down the top 11 on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard and discuss how the point system plays out for trainers looking to have their horses peak on the first Saturday in May. Harlocap is the first Bob Baffert runner who has been transferred to another barn in order to be eligible for Kentucky Derby points due to the Churchill Downs house ban and new language in the Triple Crown nomination rules. Harlocap runs for trainer Steve Asmussen in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds. Start getting ready for the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby with us at Past the Wire and Past the Wire TV.

On this episode Jonathan Stettin is joined by Todd Pletcher for some One on One racing talk.  

Fresh off a big win on The Pegasus World Cup card aboard Maryquitecontrary in the Grade 2 Inside Information, we sit down with jockey Luca Panici.Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV and our podcast Gate to Wire. After coming to South Florida from Italy, not knowing English or Spanish, Luca Panici wound up on the Calder backstretch. Find out how Luca established himself as a South Florida mainstay, competing with some of the best jockeys in the world during the Gulfstream Park Championship meet. Hear about Luca's ride aboard Maryquitecontrary in winning The Inside Information and how he prepares himself to be at his best and competitive every day. Here why "perseverance" defines Luca and his career. Luca was able to work himself from not knowing anyone in town to winding up on not one but two Kentucky Derby contenders. He wound riding Sole Volante for Dean Reeves, Patrick and Andie Biancone. Earlier he had won the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs aboard the horse.Luca sheds some light on the dynamics of competing on the racetrack and sharing the same locker room, or we should say Jockeys Room. What happens in the room, stays in the room. Hear Luca's take on the Gulfstream main track, turf course, outside draws and how the track plays. We think you'll enjoy meeting this great athlete and seasoned rider. Luca is a rider that if you get to know, it is impossible not to root for!

On this episode we go one on one with jockey Paco Lopez. Uncensored, Unfiltered, only on Past The Wire and our podcast Gate to Wire! 

We go one on one with trainer Mike Maker.  We talk about his unique and diverse style and also about a few of his runners on the Pegasus card Saturday at Gulfstream....

Welcome to Gate to Wire, the podcast of Past The Wire and Past The Wire TV!As part of our year long series on Frankie Dettori's Fanfare, we sit down for some one on one talk with the legend himself, the one and only Frankie Dettori. Frankie sits down with our Jonathan Stettin to talk about his career and some of his experiences in and out of the saddle. Frankie's passion for the sport he excels and has accomplished so much in always shines through, and he does not disappoint here. We don't only talk horses Frankie rode, but we mix in a little Flightline and Frankel as well. The toughest race to win is ..........As always we are Uncensored, Unfiltered, and we take you Past The Wire. Why now, what's next, and pressure is for tires! We cover it all and Frankie is as Uncensored and Unfiltered as we are. 

Welcome to Past The Wire TV and another episode of Unfiltered as well as our podcast Gate to Wire.On this week's show trainer Jeff Metz and Jonathan Stettin talk a little Eclipse Awards and the NTWAB. They also get into a little early Kentucky Derby talk and look at a few under the radar contenders and some pretenders. What do you look for in a Derby horse this time of year?

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV. Santa Anita opening day for their winter meet is always special. This year is no exception and is one really nice card. We have some new additions to an already deep jockey colony, a potential championship on the line, and some world class racing. Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk Santa Anita opening day and the late Pick 4 sequence. 

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire.Bleeding in racehorses. What exactly is it and what causes it? Is Lasix the answer or the problem? Do other countries ban Lasix as is widespread believed. Do Horses bleed more today than in the past? Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin delve into this topic as well as the Jason Servis guilty plea and what it means to racing going forward.Last but certainly not least, we talk JJ Graci and his recent passing. JJ Graci had tremendous passion for the sport we love in addition to quite the resume. 

Welcome to Past The Wire's podcast Gate to Wire!NYRA and Game of Silks announce major partnership for the benefit of Horse Racing.There was a major announcement in Horse Racing this past week when Games of Silks revealed a partnership with NYRA and NYRA Bets to bring Silks to a wider audience and create more opportunities to both become familiar with the platform and participate in this unique play to earn game. Silks is the closest thing you will find to Fantasy Horse Racing and has the potential of not only rivaling Fantasy Football but also growing the sport of Horse Racing, getting it in front of a wider and also younger demographic within the meta verse or web 3.0 which is the future.We sit down again with Troy Levy of Tropical Racing who is the founder and brainchild of Silks and his partnership with internet genius Dan Nissanoff is what helped get Silks to where it is today. 

All too often we see three year olds who win a classic retired before they race at four. The last horse to win a class at three years old and come back at four to win The Breeders' Cup Classic was Drosselmeyer. Racing needs to find ways to keep some of our better horses racing longer. We need stars and we need fans and bettors alike to connect with our equine athletes and that happens when we see them perform with some longevity. Flightline, Life is Good, Golden Pal and others are off to stud in 2023. Who are the sires of tomorrow and why? Let's see if this show ages well as Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin explore who they like and who they don't as sires to be. Thank you for watching Past The Wire TV. We hope you like the show. Hit the like button if you enjoyed this episode and leave us a comment and let us know what you think. 

Tommy Hammer Massis joins Jonathan Stettin on this episode of Past The Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire. They talk Flightline, The Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge, wagering strategies and mistakes and much more. 

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV! We are heading into the Breeders' Cup full speed at Mach 10. On this episode Jim Gazzale joins Jon Stettin to talk the often misunderstood, even at the top levels of the game, real track bias verse fake or perceived track bias. There is a distinct difference a lot of people get wrong. With the prospect of bad weather or rain in the advance forecast our hosts talk how that, along with the ever so important "draw at Keeneland" can affect some of the Breeders' Cup Championship races with so much on the line for everybody. How will the prospect of rain affect not only the European horses but the riders also? Our Past The Wire Annual Breeders' Cup Seminar is filling up fast. It is the best in the game and you won't want to miss it. 

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire. It may be Aqueduct and not Belmont but we have The Jockey Club Oaks and Jockey Club Derby as part of the late pick 5.Hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin dive into the sequence and come up with their contenders and pretenders.Thank you for listening. Check out all the info on The  Best Breeders' Cup Seminar in the game RIGHT HERE If you attend one Breeders' Cup Seminar this year, this should be it. Check it out and see why!

Jose and Irad Ortiz, two of the best jockeys in the world talking racing and a lot more with Past The Wire.  Nobody Does It Better and you won't want to miss this great episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift Farm.  Jose and Irad together, where do you get that? Past The Wire!

Dawn Lupul and Jonathan Stettin talk The Travers and the card at Saratoga. Key spots, angles, vulnerable favorites and more. 

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift farm.Usually when you ask someone their favorite horse-racing movie you get a few of the same answers. Let It Ride, Secretariat, Phar Lap and maybe one or two others. Not when you ask our host Jonathan Stettin. Co host Michael Zale posed the question and get the unexpected answer. The Killing. No, it is not very well known in today's racing circles and most racing fans today have never heard of it let alone seen it. That said it was famed Director Stanley Kubrick's first major file and many of the techniques he used in filming this classic have been copied. Jon readily admits the film is not for everyone but as someone who has always rooted for the bad guy and the under dog Jon loves the movie and quickly calls it his favorite horse-racing film ever. Michael and Jonathan discuss the film, the characters, the backdrop and ssome classic quotes of which the film has many. Apologies in advance for two of the language in the quotes as no offense is meant or applied they were taken from the film. You can watch the trailer HERE and see what it is all about. 

On this episode of Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire presented by Spendthrift Farm we have four, that's right count em, four Graded Stakes to discuss. The Jim Dandy, The  Alfred Vanderbilt, The Bing Crosby, The San Diego! We have three-year old championship implications and also Breeders' Cup implications. Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk all four stakes and where they lean and why. A straight forward right at you episode. Thank you for tuning in. 

Welcome to Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire!The Haskell sure came up special this year. Both Jack Christopher and Taiba are potential stars and either can easily wind up the Champion Three-Year Old. This is an exciting race to watch and a challenging one to bet as the two heavy favorites are tough to go against. Is Cyberknife good enough if he gets the pace and right set up? What about White Abarrio? This should be one good horse race. Listen to what Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin think about this potential classic Haskell. 

On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire we have a little fun. Our hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk some interesting horse topics. They share their thoughts on stretch duels, early retirements, worst trip winners and more. They look at the past 10 years or so and go into 10 different categories. It's an enjoyable and lively discussion with some cool blasts from the past and some tough beats and a few wins. You may even find out who is replacing Frankie Dettori in the John and Thady Gosden yard. Yes we go international as we always take you Past the Wire and Gate to Wire. Thanks for listening…… we appreciate you all!!!! Here is the race call referenced during the show.....The honeymoon is overLarry Collmus, the wife doesn't know....

We have all heard the saying "Pace Makes The Race" and it is definitely true. Pace has a significant impact on the outcome of many races daily. Turf, dirt, long, short, pace comes into play. Is it the only factor and end all be all? Of course not, but knowing who will be running where and how fast, and who will and who won't be running fast enough to win at the end of a race is critical to have a chance at long term success.On this Past the Wire TV  video Jonathan Stettin talks about how he deciphers pace, why pace figures and projectors and even computers can't beat the human mind in this area. In this year's Kentucky Derby we saw just how much pace can affect the outcome of a race when Rich Strike benefited from the perfect pace and trip for him to beat horses he would not beat in different pace scenarios. That was an extreme example but lesser examples happen daily and often at big prices.Learn how to have a pace advantage of your own and use it as an edge against your competition! Being prepared counts. Just like horses train in the morning, we have to get ready for the races as well. Knowing who will be where when is part of that. Pace! Pace makes the race!