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Saratoga and Del Mar Race Meets: What the Numbers Tell Us

POSTED: September 14, 2020

By: Steve Zorn The Saratoga and Del Mar summer meets traditionally mark a bright spot on racing’s long annual calendar. The summer boutique meets have...

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Stories Abound in 2020 Queen’s Plate

POSTED: September 10, 2020

It’s hard to see past the two favorites in the 2020 Queen’s Plate, with both morning line choice Clayton and star filly Curlin’s Voyage formidable...

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An introduction to Staton Flurry, Kentucky Oaks winning owner of Shesdaresthedevil

POSTED: September 6, 2020

Nikki Samolovitch introduces us to Staton Flurry Now that Shedaresthedevil is a household name after winning Friday’s Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks, I want to introduce...

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Return of the Derby: Perspectives

POSTED: September 4, 2020

The last time we saw the Kentucky Derby run there was a massive crowd huddled with the hope of staving off a late developing rainstorm....

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How Technology Has Changed Horse Racing

POSTED: August 31, 2020

Technology has affected many areas of our lives. In recent times, the way we work, commute, cook, clean, communicate and entertain ourselves has all changed....

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The 2020 Kentucky Derby: An Expensive Group of Blue Bloods

POSTED: August 27, 2020

The Kentucky Derby is famous for having horses that come from “anywhere,” such as when it only cost California Chrome’s owners $1,500 to breed him,...

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Can a Good Bloodstock Agent Help an Owner Make a Profit?

POSTED: August 26, 2020

Chad Brown and Team at Tattersalls October 2019 By: Steve Zorn Many of my columns at pastthewire.com this year have pointed out how hard it...

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Discovery: The Weight Champion Horse

POSTED: August 24, 2020

In the past, the mark of a great older horse was how much weight it could withstand and still win. Weight was the great equalizer,...

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Late to the Show, Just in Time for History: Stage Door Johnny Spoils a Crown

POSTED: August 24, 2020

Stage Door Johnny Here was Stage Door Johnny, Breakin’ all of the rules, Stopping that Forward Pass, And taking the last of the jewels. He...

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