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Heriberto Figueroa Heading West

POSTED: April 23, 2018

Hollywood and the movies are not the only lure out west for a young man looking to make a name and career for themselves. It...

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2018 Kentucky Derby Preps: A Recap

POSTED: April 8, 2018

Yesterday was a day of great racing across the country, highlighted by three major 2018 Kentucky Derby preps, all at a mile and an eighth....

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In Honor of a Jockey, Past the Wire's Tribute to Riders

POSTED: March 23, 2018

Suppose there was a job for you. A job dangerous enough that an ambulance would follow you around at work. Dangerous enough that you will...

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Nick Costa's Top 5 2018 Kentucky Derby Contenders

POSTED: March 23, 2018

Hello racing fans, we are now six weeks out from the 144th Kentucky Derby. Yep, time sure flies when you are trying to find your...

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McKinzie DQ'd in San Felipe and Bolt d'Oro Declared Winner

POSTED: March 11, 2018

Stewards make some interesting and inconsistent decisions for instance like McKenzie and Bolt d'Oro. When you have subjective rules like if it cost another horse...

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Second Place Finishers to Triple Crown Winners

POSTED: March 11, 2018

American Pharoah at Coolmore I hope you all enjoy this first column for Past the Wire by Nick Costa. Nick is a long time student...

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Thoroughbred Aftercare is the Greater Good

POSTED: February 12, 2018

We have all heard the expression "The Greater Good" before. While you will find no formal definition of the greater good, it is generally intended...

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Gun Runner - Old School

POSTED: January 26, 2018

Gun Runner is a special animal. Probably better than he gets credit for given the way racing has changed. He's danced a lot of big...

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A Day In The Life of a Jockey Agent

POSTED: January 23, 2018

Whichever way you choose to make a living in the Sport of Kings, it is going to be rough, competitive, and much more than a...

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