Gate to Wire

Jon and Mike recap the Kentucky Derby weekend races, analyze the close calls on their horizontal wagers, and give their take on the MyRacehorse Derby win. Stay tuned for a surprise this Saturday! Don't forget to check out the latest in horse racing news.

Jon and Michael bring you one of the coolest feel good stories of this year’s Kentucky Derby and one nobody else is talking about. They should be. In this week’s episode of Gate to Wire we have the story of an American Dream. You can come here to the USA not knowing the language, having no friends, contacts, or connections, and 15 years later you can be riding in the most famous and sought after horse race on these shores and maybe the world, the Kentucky Derby. Luca Panici will be riding Sole Volante in the upcoming 2020 Kentucky Derby. We talk through his career, his chances in the Derby, overcoming injuries and much more. He's a great story and proof that the American Dream is alive and well! We also give our initial reactions to the Kentucky Oaks draw. 

Jon and Mike start the episode in doing a deep dive in how to bet a race depending on how you view the favorite. How do you bet an overlaid favorite? How do you identify bad favorites? We answer these questions and many more. Later in the show we bring on Eddie to discuss the historical implications of Tiz The Law's triple crown run. 

Jon educates the listeners and Michael about the often secretive world of Horse Racing Syndicates.

On this show we welcome Gulfstream Park announcer Pete Aiello and have a fun and lively talk about the booth, calling a race where you have a bet and lots more! If you don't love Pete now, you will after this episode.

This week Jon, Michael and guest host Ed talk the state of affairs with Donna Barton Brothers. They  welcome Jack and Laurie Wolf of Starlight Racing and Starlight Ladies and talk Kentucky Derby horses and partnerships. They begin with some discussion on some controversial issues in last weeks big races at Saratoga. 

Jon and Mike are back first recapping some of the odd results from the past weekend. From there, the boys do a deep dive in handicapping all types of maiden races! Finally they end the episode with their thoughts on the Travers

The Whitney Edition of Gate to Wire! Jon and Michael talk the Whitney, Bob Baffert, Cat Man tells, and more...!

Jon and Michael discuss Enable, Maximum Security and Category 3; Gate To Wire looks out for the bettor. 

Jon and Michael discuss the Haskell Stakes and give their opinion on if Authentic is a contender or a pretender for the Kentucky Derby. Michael twists Jon's arm to pick a derby horse now and he gives a surprising answer. 

The guy's talk about former Servis runners, and how many have won or lost with the new trainer connections. Jon talks ticket structure for pick 4's.