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Nyquist: Simply Perfect

POSTED: April 3, 2016

By Amy Nesse Nyquist, a now perfect 7 for 7, has proven himself worthy of being ranked the current Kentucky Derby favorite. Speed, endurance, heart,...

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Profile: Thoroughbred Stock Exchange

POSTED: April 1, 2016

There are some people who are so passionate about what they do and believe, it’s hard to keep their enthusiasm from rubbing off on you....

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Faces of Racing: Bing Crosby

POSTED: March 27, 2016

By Amy Nesse Few names or faces are as instantly recognizable and iconic as that of Bing Crosby. The famous singer/actor captivated the nation with...

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Amy Nesse's 5 Favorite US Dubai World Cup Winners

POSTED: March 24, 2016

By Amy Nesse As this year's $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup quickly approaches, the U.S. has a pretty good shot at taking the race  for the...

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Horse Racing's Growing Trend as a Lifestyle

POSTED: March 22, 2016

By: William G. Gotimer, Jr. Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the North America. It has been a wonderful mix of sporting...

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“All 1’s” Ruffian, The Real Story

POSTED: March 18, 2016

The hardest part about writing this article was what to call it. Yes, it’s about Ruffian, arguably the best and most brilliant filly to ever...

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Tournaments: Skill, Luck or a Little of Both

POSTED: March 2, 2016

Let me start by saying I am a fan of handicapping tournaments, and anything else that promotes The Sport of Kings as the skill game...

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Simply The Best Jockey Rides, Part 2

POSTED: February 24, 2016

First off, thank you to all the readers of Past the Wire’s initial Simply the Best, and all those who requested a part 2. Frankly,...

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Simply The Best Jockey Rides, Part 1

POSTED: February 18, 2016

If I go back to the earliest memories of my life in Thoroughbred Racing, I’ve never minded being on the opposite side of the majority....

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