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G1 Shoemaker Mile First Stateside ‘Win and You’re In’ Race of 2023

POSTED: May 25, 2023

The 2022 edition of the Shoemaker Mile goes to Count Again (Ernie Belmonte/Past The Wire) Winner Earns Free Berth into $2 Million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup...

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From Shergar to Zazou: Stories of Kidnapped Part 2

POSTED: May 25, 2023

Fanfreluche wins the 1970 edition of the Alabama (Coglianese) By Michaela Moricova Everybody has heard about Shergar. I talked about him in the previous part, but...

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Six-Figure Carryovers in Rainbow 6 Thursday

POSTED: May 25, 2023

Preakness runner-up Blazing Sevens out for his pre-Preakness work at Pimlico (Jim McCue/MJC) $360,855 Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Super High Five David Joseph/Maryland Jockey Club...

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Aftercare in the Preakness Spotlight

POSTED: May 25, 2023

Pimlico pony workers wear TAA jackets on Preakness weekend. (Jim McCue/MJC) Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Successful Week at Preakness TAA Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky.— The Thoroughbred...

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2YO Maiden Special Weight ‘Picks, Plays and Pontification’ – Churchill Downs, 05/26/2023

POSTED: May 24, 2023

Churchill Downs, Race 3 – Friday, May 26, 2023 By 2YO EdgeMan CD3:052623 – Five furlongs on the dirt.  Eight young ladies will vie to...

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Groomed for Success in the Garden State: Tony Wilson Forges His Path to the Winner’s Circle

POSTED: May 24, 2023

Tony Wilson (Ben Baugh) By Ben Baugh It seems as if Thoroughbred trainer Tony Wilson was destined for a life with horses.  The youngest of...

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Early Belmont Stakes Thoughts, The Real Preakness takeaways

POSTED: May 24, 2023

Turning for home in Preakness 148 (Maryland Jockey Club) Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV. We have the Preakness takeaways, a brief check...

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2YO Maiden Special Weight ‘Picks, Plays and Pontification’ – Churchill Downs, 05/25/2023

POSTED: May 23, 2023

Churchill Downs, Race 2 – Thursday, May 25, 2023 By 2YO EdgeMan CD2:052523 – Five furlongs over the dirt track.  Nine strappin colts are set...

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Mendelssohn Filly Tops Strong Opening Session of Midlantic May Two-Year-Olds in Training

POSTED: May 22, 2023

Fasig-Tipton Photo Popular post-Preakness auction where Mage was discovered in 2022. Fasig-Tipton Press Release TIMONIUM, Md.—Strong trade marked the opening session of the 2023 Midlantic...

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