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One on One with Breeders' Cup VP Dora Delgado

Thank you Dora Delgado for joining us on Past the Wire Breeders’ Cup Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Officer Dora Delgado is one of the most accomplished racing executives you’ll meet. Her tenure of about 40 years with the Breeders’ Cup speaks for itself and goes towards her dedication, commitment, loyalty, and love for the horses and the sport. Dora is one of the main reasons The Breeders’ Cup went from shall we say The Super Bowl or World Series of Horse Racing to a world class ...

One on One with Florent Geroux

On this Past The Wire TV show we welcome Florent Geroux for a One on One talk with Jonathan Stettin in The Rogue’s Gallery. Flo joins us fresh off his 8th and counting Breeders’ Cup win aboard Idiomatic. The win put the Brad Cox filly right square in the middle of The Horse of the Year discussion under a crafty and hard fought ride by Flo. Florent Geroux has out together quite a resume in the saddle with 8 Breeders’ Cup wins, a Kentucky Derby albeit not exactly the way he wants his next one...

One on One with Big Mike

Big Mike loves the game and we love Big Mike. Yes, Mike is a gentleman who carries himself with nothing but class, but it is his enthusiasm and love for the sport of horse racing, and his consistent posting of monster tickets that got him on Past the Wire TV and into The Rogue's Gallery. Not everybody gets in, you gotta earn it! Mike Crutchfield understands what it takes to beat the game. It wasn't always that way however and Mike is more than willing to share his journey to going after pool...

The Breeders' Cup Classic by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

You wanted it and we brought it. The Breeders' Cup Classic by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. Yes it is early but the numbers and patterns don't lie. We saw it all through the Triple Crown and even through the Pacific Classic. On this show Jonathan Stettin goes over the Thorograph Numbers and patterns as he sees them and we all know he sees them as good as anyone in the game. Get your head start right here right now and check out this show. Let us know what you think and if there is a...

Early Breeders' Cup Classic Preview

The Breeders’ Cup is rapidly approaching and it is never too early to start talking and thinking Breeders’ Cup Classic. Dan Cronin, Ed De Rosa and Jon Stettin get together for a sit down on the Breeders’ Cup Classic with their early thoughts on who they like, who they don’t, who is on the fringes and what the projected pace looks like at this early juncture. The trio of ace handicappers talk trends and some unique observations to this year’s Classic. Get your head start and put your game ...

One on One with Antonio Fresu

On this episode of  @PastTheWireTV we welcome one of the hottest jockeys on the planet right now, Antonio Fresu. Antonio made his way from Dubai where he won the Golden Shaheen Sprint on Zenden to the Southern California circuit and is winning in bunches at both Del Mar and Santa Anita. We sit down in the Rogues Gallery for some One on One with Antonio Fresu fresh off his win on Chatalas in the Breeders' Cup Win and You're In Chandelier Stakes. Our own Jon Stettin talks horses, race riding,...

The Keeneland Rules to Follow

The fall meet at Keeneland opens tomorrow. As some of you know Keeneland Dan, aka Fatbaldguyracing has his set of Keenelend rules to follow. Our Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin agrees with most, but not with all. These two ace handicappers discuss The Keeneland Rules to follow and talk about two horses they like on the opening day card. Yes, this is  @PastTheWireTV where Nobody Does it Better so there is this and a lot more info for all of you. We got workouts, angles, some simple improve the ...

A few quick questions

A few quick questions about our seminars, Tracking Trips and wagering. 

Sure Bet Coffee Play of the day it's Bombs Away

We are back at Past The Wire TV with our Sure Bet Coffee play of the day. This week we are taking a swing for the fences with a 30-1 morning line horse who may go to post longer than that. Is Jonathan Stettin crazy, well yes we never denied that but if anyone can come up with a live 30-1 shot in a Grade 1 race we know it is him. If nothing else it will be fun to watch. Thank you for tuning in and yes Jon does give a few other opinions on the Saturday at Santa Anita card as well. Don’t forge...

Sure Bet Coffee Play of the day

For the Sure Bet Coffee play of the day, Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire head to Aqueduct for the Jockey Club Oaks Invitational. We also weigh in on The Iroquois from Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Downs Sure Bet Coffee Play of the Day

Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin likes a horse at Kentucky Downs on Saturday and when Jon likes one it often pays to listen. We tore them up at Saratoga and Del Mar and Tracking Trips has been white hot of late! Thank you for watching and all the best at the races.

The Travers Stakes Roundtable

This is one of the most exciting running of The Travers Stakes in a while. That is saying a lot considering the history of the race. We have seen some great renditions and this one promises to be right up there. We have the Kentucky Derby winner, The Preakness winner, The Belmont Stakes winner and an exciting group of prospects joining them in what likely determines who is the three-year-old champion and possibly the favorite for The Breeders’ Cup Classic. Ed DeRosa, Dan Cronin, and Jonathan...

One on One with Rosario Montanez

Rosario Montanez is not only one of the toughest jockeys you will ever meet, he is one of the toughest people you'll ever meet. Welcome to another great episode of Past the Wire TV and our phenomenal One on One Rogue's Gallery series.  If you want to talk fearless and jockey injuries this is an episode you do not want to miss. Faith, determination and believing in himself carried Rosario Montanez through what most of us would not make it through, not once but twice.  This is a rider who did...

One on One with Keri Brion

Up and coming trainer Keri Brion joins us in the rogues’ gallery for a One on One with Jonathan Stettin. Keri liked her long shot first time starter, and she might just like another one coming up soon! You’ll have to watch! It’s worth it. Keri has had quite the career already and learned her craft from one of the best, Jonathan Shepherd who knew how to win at Saratoga. Learn how Keri got into the game, won steeplechase races in Ireland, trained an Eclipse Award winner, The Mean Queen (we l...

Understanding Thorograph and The Bounce

As promised we have finally done “The Bounce” show with Jeff Franklin of Thorograph. Jeff has quite a history in the game as you’ll learn on the show. An ADW pioneer and the Jockey Agent for Gary Stevens when he won The Kentucky Derby aboard Winning Colors. The bounce as us sheet users call it is a real thing. It is often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and ignored. When understood and used properly it is a significant EDGE as will be explained on the show. Of course there is more like tidbi...

A week of horse racing fiascos

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire. It is no secret Horse Racing has more than their fair share of issues. This past week or two a few came to light we thought it was appropriate to talk about. Hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk; The extension of the Bob Baffert suspension by Churchill Downs The HISA / HIWU out of the gate blunders Cheating or playing in collusion in the NHC....say it isn't so....apparently it is. Michael and Jon share their thoughts...

The Met Mile Horses by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

Simply put, you asked so we delivered. The Met Mile horses by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. It is still not too late to check out The Thorograph Belmont Stakes Day Seminar and it is FREE! Visit Thorograph.com for more details.  Jonathan Stettin breaks down the patterns for The Met Mile horses and gives some final thoughts on The Belmont Stakes.

The Belmont Stakes Horses by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

Our Thorograph pattern analysis came up with Mage in The Kentucky Derby, Pretty Mischievous in The Kentucky Oaks and we loved National Treasure going into The Preakness. Can we do it again in The Belmont Stakes? We'll find out soon enough but we welcome the challenge.  We'll have plenty on the Belmont Stakes undercard on Tracking Trips which you can check out here:  TRACKING TRIPS

Deep Dive Preakness Preview

Ed DeDosa, of Horse Racing Nation, Keeneland Dan, aka Dan Cronin, of Fatbaldguyracing and Jonathan Stettin aka The Pick 6 King of none other than Past the Wire, go over The Preakness with a deep dive on all the horses. Who do they like, who don't they like and more importantly....why! Before they get started the three weigh in on whether The Triple Crown races should or shouldn't be moved and why. Thank you for watching Past the Wire TV. If you enjoy the shows and the content hit the like bu...

The Preakness Horses by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

The Preakness Horses by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. You asked and we answered! We did The Kentucky Derby and as those of you who watched know, we ran 1,2,3 with good patterns. On this show our Jonathan Stettin, The Pick 6 King again breaks down The Preakness by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns. Thorograph is a great tool but especially in these Triple Crown races. It is all in how you read and interpret the patterns! We say Nobody Does It Better! For more on Throrograph visit the...

Kentucky Derby Talk With Bovada's Head Oddsmaker Pat Morrow!

Pat Morrow joins the show again to talk with Michael about what bets he is seeing coming in on the Kentucky derby.  Pat and Mike discuss the current sports betting landscape, sharp Kentucky derby bets, and what markets Bovada is offering this year.

The Kentucky Oaks by the Thorograph Numbers and Patterns

Back by popular demand. You asked for The Kentucky Oaks fillies by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns, and we delivered. We appreciate all of you! Ask and you shall receive.  Jonathan Stettin, The Pick 6 King breaks down the Thorograph patterns and numbers on all the Kentucky Oaks fillies. Who is moving forward, who will regress or bounce, who is fast, who is slow, all the patterns and signs according to how Jon reads Thorograph.  It looks like we will have to make this an annual thing. St...

The Kentucky Derby by the Thorograph Numbers

On this episode of Past the Wire TV we look at the numbers on all the Kentucky Derby horses. Professional Handicapper and successful horseplayer Jonathan Stettin talks about the Thorograph patterns on all The Kentucky Derby horses this year. The Pick 6 King goes over what he looks for in the Thorograph numbers. He talks about the patterns on all the horses and who looks like they will go forward, who looks like they will regress or bounce, who is the fastest and who looks too slow. This sh...

The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey, Issac Murphy by Katherine Mooney

By any standards Issac Murphy has to be considered one of the best of all time. Katherine Mooney joins us to talk about her book on this incredible jockey and his story. You won't want to miss this and you will definitely want to read the book. Thank you for checking out Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire! 

One on One with Tommy Hammer Massis in the Rouge's Gallery

We sit down with Tommy Hammer Massis and talk just about everything horse racing and more. Hammer tells us what is wrong in racing and how to fix it. Only on Past the Wire, Past the Wire TV, and our podcast, Gate to Wire. Don't miss the best Kentucky Derby and Oaks seminar in the game. Check out the details HERE and download our free betting guide for the Derby. 

One on One with Rick Dutrow

At Past the Wire TV and our podcast Gate to Wire we are bringing you into the Belmont Park barn of Rick Dutrow in his first interview since his return to training. Rick sits down for a One on One with Jonathan Stettin following his 10 year absence from the sport he loves. His passion and enthusiasm for the game he has devoted his life to shines throughout the interview. Rick candidly talks about his plans and dreams now that he is back to doing what he has proven to be one of the best at. ...

LA Derby Day All Stakes Analysis

Kentucky Derby Radar 5, 2023, Louisiana Derby Preview

Welcome to Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire! On this episode we talk the Louisiana Derby and who we see as an exciting and emerging prospect. We also bring you our Kentucky Derby Radar 5 episode. You can also check out our Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby seminar HERE where you can download our Kentucky Derby betting guide as well. 

Kentucky Derby Radar 1, 2023

It is never too early to talk Kentucky Derby. Welcome to the first episode of Past the Wire's Kentucky Derby Radar 1, 2023. On this show trainer Jeff Metz and Jonathan Stettin talk early Derby contenders and pretenders. They talk what to look for, what to avoid, some pitfalls for trainers and more. They run down the top 11 on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard and discuss how the point system plays out for trainers looking to have their horses peak on the first Saturday in May. Harlocap is the ...

One on One with Todd Pletcher

On this episode Jonathan Stettin is joined by Todd Pletcher for some One on One racing talk.  

One on One with Luca Panici

Fresh off a big win on The Pegasus World Cup card aboard Maryquitecontrary in the Grade 2 Inside Information, we sit down with jockey Luca Panici. Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV and our podcast Gate to Wire. After coming to South Florida from Italy, not knowing English or Spanish, Luca Panici wound up on the Calder backstretch. Find out how Luca established himself as a South Florida mainstay, competing with some of the best jockeys in the world during the Gulfstream Park Cha...

Pegasus & NFL Championship Weekend

One on One with trainer Mike Maker

We go one on one with trainer Mike Maker.  We talk about his unique and diverse style and also about a few of his runners on the Pegasus card Saturday at Gulfstream....

One on One with Paco Lopez

On this episode we go one on one with jockey Paco Lopez. Uncensored, Unfiltered, only on Past The Wire and our podcast Gate to Wire! 

Frankie's Fanfare: One on One with Frankie Dettori

Welcome to Gate to Wire, the podcast of Past The Wire and Past The Wire TV! As part of our year long series on Frankie Dettori's Fanfare, we sit down for some one on one talk with the legend himself, the one and only Frankie Dettori. Frankie sits down with our Jonathan Stettin to talk about his career and some of his experiences in and out of the saddle. Frankie's passion for the sport he excels and has accomplished so much in always shines through, and he does not disappoint here. We don'...

Unfiltered: Eclipse Awards and Early Kentucky Derby talk

Welcome to Past The Wire TV and another episode of Unfiltered as well as our podcast Gate to Wire. On this week's show trainer Jeff Metz and Jonathan Stettin talk a little Eclipse Awards and the NTWAB. They also get into a little early Kentucky Derby talk and look at a few under the radar contenders and some pretenders. What do you look for in a Derby horse this time of year?

Pick 6 talk with Matt Carothers and P6K

Jonathan Stettin and Matt Carothers discuss the best bet ever in the Sport of Kings, the traditional, the real Pick 6. Yes it is almost extinct, but we have the memories....

Santa Anita, Three Grade 1 Pick 4, opening day talk

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV. Santa Anita opening day for their winter meet is always special. This year is no exception and is one really nice card. We have some new additions to an already deep jockey colony, a potential championship on the line, and some world class racing.  Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk Santa Anita opening day and the late Pick 4 sequence. 

Bleeding, the Jason Servis plea, JJ Graci and more

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire. Bleeding in racehorses. What exactly is it and what causes it? Is Lasix the answer or the problem? Do other countries ban Lasix as is widespread believed. Do Horses bleed more today than in the past? Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin delve into this topic as well as the Jason Servis guilty plea and what it means to racing going forward. Last but certainly not least, we talk JJ Graci and his recent passing. JJ Graci had tre...

Silks and NYRA partner with big plans ahead

Welcome to Past The Wire's podcast Gate to Wire! NYRA and Game of Silks announce major partnership for the benefit of Horse Racing. There was a major announcement in Horse Racing this past week when Games of Silks revealed a partnership with NYRA and NYRA Bets to bring Silks to a wider audience and create more opportunities to both become familiar with the platform and participate in this unique play to earn game. Silks is the closest thing you will find to Fantasy Horse Racing and has the p...

Gate to Wire: Breeding to sell, where are the stars? Sires of tomorrow today, who are they and why

All too often we see three year olds who win a classic retired before they race at four. The last horse to win a class at three years old and come back at four to win The Breeders' Cup Classic was Drosselmeyer. Racing needs to find ways to keep some of our better horses racing longer. We need stars and we need fans and bettors alike to connect with our equine athletes and that happens when we see them perform with some longevity.  Flightline, Life is Good, Golden Pal and others are off to st...

Tommy Hammer Massis

Tommy Hammer Massis joins Jonathan Stettin on this episode of Past The Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire. They talk Flightline, The Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge, wagering strategies and mistakes and much more. 

Breeders' Cup talk, real or fake bias, wet track and the draw

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire TV! We are heading into the Breeders' Cup full speed at Mach 10.  On this episode Jim Gazzale joins Jon Stettin to talk the often misunderstood, even at the top levels of the game, real track bias verse fake or perceived track bias. There is a distinct difference a lot of people get wrong. With the prospect of bad weather or rain in the advance forecast our hosts talk how that, along with the ever so important "draw at Keeneland" can affect some of...

Belmont at the Big A, Opening Saturday pick 5

Welcome to another episode of Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire. It may be Aqueduct and not Belmont but we have The Jockey Club Oaks and Jockey Club Derby as part of the late pick 5. Hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin dive into the sequence and come up with their contenders and pretenders. Thank you for listening. Check out all the info on The  Best Breeders' Cup Seminar in the game RIGHT HERE If you attend one Breeders' Cup Seminar this year, this should be it. Check it out and see ...

Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz together on Past The Wire

Jose and Irad Ortiz, two of the best jockeys in the world talking racing and a lot more with Past The Wire.  Nobody Does It Better and you won't want to miss this great episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift Farm.   Jose and Irad together, where do you get that? Past The Wire!

Travers 2022 Analysis

Dawn Lupul and Jonathan Stettin talk The Travers and the card at Saratoga. Key spots, angles, vulnerable favorites and more. 

Someone's favorite horse racing movie ever

Welcome to another episode of Past the Wire's podcast, Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift farm. Usually when you ask someone their favorite horse-racing movie you get a few of the same answers. Let It Ride, Secretariat, Phar Lap and maybe one or two others. Not when you ask our host Jonathan Stettin. Co host Michael Vale posed the question and get the unexpected answer, "The Killing." No, it is not very well known in today's racing circles and most racing fans today have never heard ...

Four Graded Stakes, we got that

On this episode of Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire presented by Spendthrift Farm we have four, that's right count em, four Graded Stakes to discuss.  The Jim Dandy, The  Alfred Vanderbilt, The Bing Crosby, The San Diego!  We have three-year old championship implications and also Breeders' Cup implications.  Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk all four stakes and where they lean and why. A straight forward right at you episode. Thank you for tuning in. 

The 2022 TVG Haskell

Welcome to Past The Wire's podcast Gate To Wire! The Haskell sure came up special this year. Both Jack Christopher and Taiba are potential stars and either can easily wind up the Champion Three-Year Old. This is an exciting race to watch and a challenging one to bet as the two heavy favorites are tough to go against. Is Cyberknife good enough if he gets the pace and right set up? What about White Abarrio? This should be one good horse race.  Listen to what Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin t...

The last 10 years of Horse Racing, an interesting look and memories

On this episode of Past the Wire’s podcast Gate to Wire we have a little fun. Our hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk some interesting horse topics. They share their thoughts on stretch duels, early retirements, worst trip winners and more. They look at the past 10 years or so and go into 10 different categories. It’s an enjoyable and lively discussion with some cool blasts from the past and some tough beats and a few wins.  You may even find out who is replacing Frankie Dettori in...