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“I enjoy the fresh take and straight shooting from Jonathan Stettin in his Past the Wire column.”

“I always find the best articles and all the news in horse racing at past the Wire.” Peter Walder, Thoroughbred trainer

“For the best in horse racing, I read Past the Wire, and you should read it too.” Tommy Massis, Racehorse owner, Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge Champion  

“For a different and unique perspective on horse racing, I read Jonathan Stettin’s Past the Wire.” Mike Smith, Hall of Fame, Triple Crown winning jockey

“For a unique and real perspective on horse racing, I read Jonathan Stettin’s column Past the Wire.” Bob Baffert, Multiple Triple Crown winner, Eclipse Award winner, Hall of Fame Champion Trainer

“I’m Umberto Rispoli and I read Past the Wire” Umberto Rispoli, Champion Jockey

This is so beautifully written; You bought a horse and took him to a farm moved me. Bless You.

Good Work here, particularly this, which is being missed by many with good intentions. Folks wanting racing to end aren't getting messages that matter to them. Thanks.

@jonathanstettin BEST ARTICLE I'VE READ ON THIS MATTER!!!

@pastthewire As always brilliantly written and perfectly toned observations written by @jonathanstettin everyone in the industry needs to read this and view it as a call to action.

"Nice work and well said Jon."

Great article and you are absolutely right. However your piece is sensible and logical- something that doesn't register with the opposition (who rely on emotion and "siege tactics")

One of the best articles on the state of emergency of our industry. Hits the nail on the head. If we want to save racing we must band together and actively work to save it. If we want the industry to die...we can continue with what we're doing.

@jonathanstettin  Morning Jonathan, I just read your Piece on its not a Santa Anita thing IT WAS OUTSTANDING. I have been playing horses for 42 yrs since my father 1st brought me to Washington Park. I could not agree with you more. There must be 1 governing board and a commissioner.

Great article by @Pastthewire

@Jonathanstettin Very well written article. The sport will be missed by many...The time is now

@Tracking_Trips using p6k king picks a $1 Sftbx box on off 13 races would cost $312 return over $7300

All you folks that didn't get in on the @jonathanstettin webinar are missing out. Amazing stuff here. Time to get hot tomorrow!!

Boom Boom @jonathanstettin does it again. Exacta tri and super race 5. Webinar strikes again! @PastTheWire

@Tracking_Trips @jonathanstettin the pick 4 X 2 and the trifecta X2 in the classic...thanks for teaching me to approach races better.

@jonathanstettin @Tracking_Trips you were right when you told me patience a month ago...will definitely re-up for @Tracking_Trips

@jonathanstettin in the @PastTheWire seminar you told us a horse "Obviously" needed a cutback, and would be an "obvious" winner. Great Call!

@jonathanstettin your the best Excellent Work

Hey Jon Great writing my man, I'm flattered.

@jonathanstettin @Tracking_Trips I am in awer.....9/2!!!It was never even in question! #beyondmembership

@jonathanstettin great pick!

@AmWager @jonathanstettin @GulfstreamPark And starts off the day with a winner.

Great spot play! Can't believe we got 9-2. Nice gift! Thanks again. 01/16/2017 11:28 AmBetGP1WN$50.003$0.25$50.00$275.00

thanks for the great pick. Played the 10 to win and place based on your description and got the exacta

@PastTheWire bingo!!! 9/2 easy winner!!!

@PastTheWire Thanks for the play and it paid for my year on my first play!!!!!

@jonathanstettin the win train keeps rolling down the tracks!

Positive ROI for Jan WITHOUT @Tracking_Trips horses (yay me!). AMAZING ROI with TT horses (yay @jonathanstettin)! Continues heater from Q4!

Big score for @AmWager customers. @jonathanstettin does it again!

We're working on a number of specials for Belmont Week including a free webinar from @jonathanstettin. If you're not a member why not??    

@PastTheWire took your advice and singled the 6 in race 7 at GP! Took down all pick 3's including the last one twice! #membership

Always nice when 1 tip pays for a year's membership

@PastTheWire Just Crushing Gulfstream!

@PastTheWire EN FUEGO Dynamite 3-3 today 💰💰💰💰

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@PastTheWire Easy $$$

@PastTheWire Boom! 4-1!!

@PastTheWire Great race for the spot play!!! #membersmakemoney

@PastTheWire Did it again Jon! Stay hot!

@PastTheWire Another winner! Great pick! Emptied my account on it💰 Thanks! #gratefulmember

Incredible run by @PastTheWire continues with a 4/1 winner in GP 5th Race!!!

@PastTheWire @jonathanstettin if you ever want to share HOW you consistently pick winners that win by 6, and still get 7/2, let me know!

@jonathanstettin $902 Pk3, all to the last Pk4 thanks to single in race 2 at GP! #Membership #anyonebutthefavorite

Do outstanding work, we're going to acknowledge it, because it's deserved! Stink up the joint, can't ignore, sorry! PTW/@jonathanstettin Kudos!!

Another winner for @AmWager customers from @jonathanstettin.If you're not currently playing with @AmWager. Why not??

@NikJuarez @jonathanstettin you're my hero. Lol> Like an ATM.

@jonathanstettin @rdickey249 @NikJuarez and so is the pick 6 King #beast

@jonathanstettin is that your money that has Alpha Team into 11/10 Jon?! 9/2 in . spot intl just disappeared, still holding 3/1.

@jonathanstettin with another winner for @AmWager customer as Creative Courage surges back to take GP6

@PastTheWire @jonathanstettin making stacks at gp.

@JakeBlues23231 @jonathanstettin @PastTheWire hat trick, unbelievable!

@drbillym @jonathanstettin @PastTheWire running hot..been that way for almost 2 months

@JakeBLues23231 @jonathanstettin @PastTheWire and selections were made at 8/1 12/1/10/1 M/L. Must be we are all so far ahead we pound!

@jonathanstettin & @Tracking_Trips perfect 3/3, this one at 4-1. Didn't know being stupid, humble, & an inferior player could feel so good 💰💰💰

@jonathanstettin you're a fuckin beast The free money you give out every week is insane. May start calling you Crazy Eddie

Jonathan Stettin is a New York Legend. He's been a Horseplayer, earning his living at the track, since he was 19 years old. @jonathanstettin

@PastTheWire @jonathanstettin BOOM! #membership Thanks Jon

@jonathanstettin on hot streak! Picks Race8 at both @GulfstreamPark & @santaanitapark ow.ly//cyil307C3Tp #horseracing #PastTheWire

@ryne_olsen @jonathanstettin Adonis Creed was in the tr trips library, used

@jonathanstettin great wrap up to the weekend. Had a $20 double to close SA with your picks!

@fatbaldguyracin hits a good % of winners but I have never saw anyone on the roll @jonathanstettin is on. Making very tough game look easy!

@jonathanstettin who's the man? @jonathanstettin is THE man!!!!

@jonathanstettin you are clearly not human!!!! Thanks for the zillionth time for #membership and @Tracking_Trips! 💰💰

@jonathanstettin Pk5-Pk3-Exacta-Trifecta-Superfecta-DD✔️-- not being a member PRICELESS! #Membershippays 💰💰

@PastTheWire Thanks for the play and it paid for my year on my first play!!!!!

@PastTheWirs bingo!!! 9/2 easy winner!!!

Thanks for the great pick. Played the 10 to win and place based on your description and got the exacta. Fantastic!

@AmWager @jontahnstettin @GulfstreamPark And starts off the daywith a winner.

@jonathanstettin @Tracking_Trips I am in awe....9/2!!! It was never even in question! #beyondmembership

@Tracking_Trips Amazing hot streak continues

@Tracking_Trips baaaaaannnnngggggg, still making money on vacation days with Big Jon. Let's go here.

@jonathanstettin king!

@HorseGirlAmy @jonathanstettin @PastTheWire I read it...it's great!

@PastTheWire I got out with Dupree @OaklawnRacing on backend of DD that paid 7-1. Nice pick!

@PastTheWire thanks again!!! #membershippays! #akingisaking

@jonathanstettin another excellent day for the man who does it best. Thx Jon &@Tracking_Trips. Hoping you have some thoughts for tomorrow!

@Tracking_Trips best club to be a member of!!

@Tracking_Trips amazing amazing amazing

@Tracking_Trips I'm quite content with the 1/10 ex $(109) multiple times. Better if he won...ya...but im not get too greedy. Great pick 💰💰💰

Have to give out Props to @jonathanstettin for yesterday winners sure did help me have a big day 👌🏻$

There are only 2 things that SUCK about @Tracking_Trips-how slow time goes between wagers & when one of @jonathanstettin's picks screatches!

Thanks for the great pick. Played the 10 to win and place based on your description and got the exacta.

Nice Pick at the Big A. Thanks!

@jonathanstettin eaaaaaaaaaazy winner.

@jonathanstettin Your the best Excellent Work

@Tracking_Trips yessir!

@Tracking_Trips nice call Jon

@jonathanstettin #2 Ettalusive ran big to finish 2nd in Gulf Stream 3rd 16-1

@jonathanstettin Boom! Both Pick 3's around the single! Stacks! #Membershippays

Only @jonathanstettin and @Tracking_Trips can give you a 9/2 winner by 5 lengths in a $6MM race!!! 💰💰👍🏻

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Nice ex yesterday using longshot play under a couple faves

That was a phenomenal article Jonathan. Thank you for writing it and sharing it. Ruffian was my second love (after Man O' War) and I simply cannot stop the tears from falling every time I read about this magnificent black beauty.

@jonathanstettin major bias play, thanks j man!!!! Lol

Another one from the "black and white marble like notebook." Fish Trappe Road $8.70. UFC pay per view $. Thanks Jon!

Great writing my man, awesome, thank you so much. Well done.

Props to the Pick 6 King @jonathanstettin Your pool was the only one I bought into, and with good reason. Thank you sir! Great ‘capping!

@jonathanstettin anytime chief, you always giving back so its only right!!

Congrats @jonathanstettin ! That’s why ur the king!

@jonathanstettin, Thank you so much! You are all class!

@jonathanstettin congrats on a great hit. Very nice job!!!

@jonathanstettin What a surprise….thank you—- thank you….I can say I was part of history.

@jonathanstettin Brilliant as always. Agree with everything you said. Thank you! ! 🙂

Nice score King! @jonathanstettin Well played with the 4 singled on one ticket. 2 times! Big congrats.

@jonathanstettin @EliteRacingNet Way To Go, outstanding Handicapping!

@jonathanstettin Another great look back by Jonathan at the king of the claimers Oscar Barrera.

@jonathanstettin Your article re reading when a horse dead on board made me some $ just now. Untapable was, IMO, odds-on, but dead. TY!

Thnx to @jonathanstettin I made being right about Channel Maker count! Didn’t play him in under at all, cashed dbls, exs,tri, super and p4.

@PastTheWire take that story & others you have and write a book. I would buy it. Any good ones out there that are pure stories?

@jonathanstettin Well done per usual. A true horseplayer who can articulate nicely #keepitup.

Good stuff buddy! RT @jonathanstettin: Racing’s not Dead.

@jonathanstettin Wonderful article! You’re a great ambassador for the game! We’ve been spoiled with elite equine athletes in recent memory.

@jonathanstettin Great article!

@jonathanstettin great read as always!

@jonathanstettin Jon just wanted to say thx for the info you provide.

@jonathanstettin is there a any better at writing thoroghbred articles that are ” relevant” to the horseplayer and fan alike ? I think not.

I admit I’m a history nerd, love learning stories of the past. Thank you for a great and insightful read twitter.com/PastTheWire/st…

@jonathanstettin @bbopjz Fantastic writing, thoroughly enjoyable read.

@PastTheWire Thank you for that article. I was 11yrs old watching race on TV & remember it like yesterday.Great article #GreatHorse #Ruffian

@jonathanstettin wish i had words to express after reading this. Thank you

@PastTheWire I was moved. Had to put the “all 1’s” in the profile name. It’s utterly brilliant.

@jonathanstettin wowwwwwww , the best … Felt like i was watching a movie!!!! , then realized it should be a film , super informative !!

Very well done piece by The King, John Stettin twitter.com/jonathanstetti…

An amazing article on an amazing horse who broke the heart of horse racing twitter.com/jonathanstetti…

@PastTheWire you did do her justice, this is a great read on a tragic moment in the history of our great sport, thank you.

Congrats to @jonathanstettin who had the Rainbow pick 6 twice today!!!!!!!! twitter.com/jonathanstetti…

@jonathanstettin such a great read! In my car reading this on my lunch break with a huge smile.

@PastTheWire Great read brought back some sad memories.The only race she lost killed her. Legacy. @jonathanstettin pic.twitter.com/Jx9WF7OjUe

Must read story by Jonathan Stettin on Ruffian @PastTheWire pastthewire.com/all-1s-ruffian…

@PastTheWire wow. I am thankful you took the time to provide such detail about an all time great horse and the tragedy of that final race.

@jonathanstettin @bbopjz the reason being is his combination of being a Fan , a Horseman, a Handicapper, and a Historian !!!! He best !

Another great piece by Jonathan! twitter.com/jonathanstetti...

@jonathanstettin I for one can still actually feel the pall cast over the crowd and game that day. It was palpable. Kudos 2/2

@horsegirlamy16 @jonathanstettin it was the most amazing article I’ve ever read

What a day for @jonathanstettin who had the Rainbow 6 twice! That’s why he’s the KING!

Louis & @ItsMeGinoB talk next w/@jonathanstettin about today’s races & the amazing Ruffian piece he wrote this week. twitter.com/PastTheWire/st…

An amazing article. Well done @jonathanstettin #ruffian twitter.com/jonathanstetti…

@jonathanstettin I had goosebumps reading that. Excellent work, thank you for sharing!

If you have not read this piece, you’re an idiot. Awesome read for all horse racing fans. twitter.com/pastthewire/st…

@jonathanstettin @bbopjz agree , but in my opinion Mr. Stettin remains second to none …….

@jonathanstettin Your writing skills compare to Red Smith and Joe Hirsch- Just a wonderful read

@jonathanstettin Thank you. This is a truly beautiful tribute to a racing legend. Good to hear the true story of what happened that day.

Well done Jon. TY. twitter.com/pastthewire/st…

@jonathanstettin @PastTheWire @BOBCOL Is there anyone and I mean ANYONE better than Mr. Stettin?? I don’t think so. Thank you sir!

@jonathanstettin u should really do a 2 minute Past The Wire recorded segment for @Steve_Byk Monday Morning. Very grounded, excellent stuff

@jonathanstettin Nice piece and well articulated! Thanks for sharing your knowledge through your work!

@jonathanstettin That was damn near evangelical. You’re one of the few experts a novice like me can depend on. Keep up the good work!

Great read! Thanks @jonathanstettin Feels like you’re sitting across the table breaking down the day with the expert pastthewire.com/to-b-or-not-to…

This article is a must read. 1st ballot Hall of Fame horseplayer, generous teacher and heralded writer! Thanks John. twitter.com/jonathanstetti…

@jonathanstettin as always, great read! you are the the best!!!