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RIP Leroy Jolley by Jonathan Stettin

POSTED: December 20, 2017

Hall of Fame trainer Leroy Jolley has passed away. The son of Moody Jolley, also a trainer, was born in Hot Springs Arkansas but made...

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I Wish....Past the Wire's Annual Christmas Wish List

POSTED: December 20, 2017

The holiday season is upon us, and it is time for the first annual Past the Wire Christmas wish list for the Sport of Kings....

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Kentucky Derby Via Japan

POSTED: December 13, 2017

There is a Japanese road to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. Epicharis tried last year and this year some talented Japanese three year olds will...

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Enticed Shows Grit, Wins Tough

POSTED: November 26, 2017

Enticed showed what I like to see in a Kentucky Derby prospect: grit, toughness, and determination. He gets some of that from his dam, It's...

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First Advance Kentucky Derby Pool Opens Thursday

POSTED: November 21, 2017

On Thursday Churchill Downs will open its 20th advance Kentucky Derby pool. If so inclined the wager is also offered in Las Vegas at various...

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Thunder Snow Returns

POSTED: May 25, 2017

I took an awful lot of heat from an awful lot of players who would have, could have, almost did, might have, but actually didn't...

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Yes to a 14-Horse Kentucky Derby Field

POSTED: May 11, 2017

I realize I'm in the minority here, and that it is likely never going to happen, but I agree with both Gary Stevens and Mike...

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Rajiv Maragh Looking For Storybook Comeback

POSTED: May 4, 2017

Rajiv Maragh has made a truly remarkable comeback from significant injuries sustained in a spill. It reminds us of how dangerous and tough this sport...

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Seattle Slew, One of the Best

POSTED: May 1, 2017

I was fortunate enough to see Seattle Slew race many times and meet him face to face during his career when he was trained by...

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