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The Standard Didn't Change. The Spotlight Did.

POSTED: July 9, 2026

Paco Lopez has been handed a 30 day suspension by the New York State Gaming Commission for what officials described as gross careless riding during...

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The Architecture of Influence

POSTED: July 8, 2026

Jon Stettin Watch the Hands, Not the Mouth I've used that phrase before. More than once. I used it writing about Terry Finley and West...

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Past The Wire Partnering with Former Dallas Mavericks President, GM, Minority Owner, Frank Zaccanelli to Expand into Sports Wagering, Prediction Markets and New Technology

POSTED: July 8, 2026

Partnership brings together Frank Zaccanelli and renowned handicapper Jon Stettin as the company broadens its coverage across horse racing, sports wagering, prediction markets, premium technology,...

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Too White to Win: A Basketball Built on Merit Doesn't Have a Color

POSTED: July 7, 2026

There are basketball teams too slow to win a championship. There are teams too small to win one. There are teams too soft, too old,...

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The Illusion of Exposure: Is Dave Portnoy Actually “Good for the Game?”

POSTED: July 4, 2026

"Despite all the influencer campaigns, celebrity partnerships, and social media attention, where is the measurable evidence that racing is creating more long-term bettors?" Mike Repole...

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Racing's Biggest Problem? Tom Ryan Deserves Another Look

POSTED: July 2, 2026

I really wanted to be done with this TDN Racing's Biggest Problem campaign. The question was not, "What makes you optimistic about racing?" It was,...

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The Billion Dollar Blind Spot

POSTED: July 1, 2026

Jon Stettin On June 22, 2026, the Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 86 to 77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. You probably did not...

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The Big A: A Lifetime of Memories From Aqueduct

POSTED: June 28, 2026

Some personal memories of the Big A, also known as Aqueduct Racetrack New York City Doesn't Have a Racetrack Anymore, It Has a Casino Aqueduct,...

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TDN, Please Stop. Or At Least Change The Name.

POSTED: June 27, 2026

Four Installments In, A Pattern Has Emerged. It Is Not A Good One. I said I rarely read racing articles. I meant it. When the...

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Welcome to Past The Wire, home of Jonathan Stettin’s column on all that is horse racing, the Sport of Kings! We hope you enjoy  Past The Wire where you will find articles and with tons of insight written by Jonathan Stettin. Jonathan shares his many years of experience as a player, owner and agent in the sport of horse racing with you. Jonathan has a unique approach on the game as we know it today coupled with a keen sense of what is going on in the Sport Of Kings on the daily.

Jonathan has been around the sport of horse racing his entire life. You will find candid interviews with owners, trainers and jockeys as well as his uncensored views on the state of horse racing, betting syndicates, opinion pieces and more. Read more from Jonathan Stettin here and allow him to take you Past The Wire!