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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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An Enduring Partnership

POSTED: August 21, 2020

Spring into action, love, faith and communication are critical components in couple’s success. A chance meeting led to a lifetime commitment. For Mason Springs’ Marcus...

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Horse Racing Feels COVID-19 Ripple

POSTED: August 16, 2020

Colonial Downs second track this week to cancel remainder of meet as Triple Crown jurisdictions firm up COVID-19 protocols First Turf Paradise cancelled the remainder...

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Michael Bray Making The Most Of It

POSTED: August 14, 2020

Michael Bray has been able to adapt to the ever changing world of Thoroughbred racing.  There seemed to be no doubt as to what career...

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What Do I Wish to Convey to Non-Racing Fans?

POSTED: August 14, 2020

While much of the world is stuck inside, unable to do the things they love, and suffering through a first or second wave of quarantine,...

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