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RIP Ronnie Franklin

POSTED: March 9, 2018

Ronnie Franklin, who won the 1979 Kentucky Derby and Preakness aboard Spectacular Bid, passed away at 58 years old. Ronnie lost the mount on Spectacular...

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Tapwrit, Just Like I Called It

POSTED: June 14, 2017

I took a lot of heat taking a stand with Tapwrit on a large Pick 6 ticket in The Kentucky Derby. Mindful The Belmont was...

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Classic Empire, Likely Favorite, Is Out of Belmont Stakes

POSTED: June 7, 2017

Classic Empire, the likely post time favorite for Saturday's Belmont Stakes, will miss the race with an abscess in his right front. This is the...

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2017 Belmont Stakes Probable Field & Riders

POSTED: June 5, 2017

This is the likely field for The 2017 Belmont Stakes including trainers and riders: Classic Empire, Mark Casse, Julien Leparoux Epicharis, Kiyoshi Hagiwara, Christophe Lemaire...

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Reach the World Breaks Leg, Euthanized

POSTED: April 24, 2017

I thought Reach the World was as good as any of the three year olds this year. I thought he could break the Apollo jinx,...

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Of Track Bias, Bouncing and Betting

POSTED: June 17, 2016

To B or Not to B Two of the biggest mistakes handicappers make are properly identifying a “track bias” and understanding the whole “bounce” theory and...

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Horse Racing's Greatest Streaks

POSTED: April 8, 2016

* Angel Cordero Jr., 11 Straight Saratoga Riding Titles * Kelso, Horse of the Year 5 Consecutive Years * Woody Stephens, 5 Consecutive Belmont Stakes...

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Comeback: The Gary Stevens Interview

POSTED: November 17, 2014

Comebacks have always been one of the most exciting aspects of sports. They defy the odds and accomplish what we think can’t happen. Sports have...

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No Apology Necessary

POSTED: January 4, 2014

Here it is. The very first column written by Jonathan Stettin. This was the "piece" that started what is now Past the Wire and Jonathan's...

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