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On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire we are honored to welcome author Peter Lee. Peter, a contributing writer for Past the Wire  wrote "Spectacular Bid: The last Superhorse of the Twentieth Century (Horses in History)"
We talk everything about "The Bid!" From his greatest triumphs to his agonizing defeats in the Belmont and the Jockey Gold  Cup. We of course debate the pin incident, trainer Buddy Delp, and so much more.
Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin says the Bid's win in the Florida derby, which he saw is one of if not the best troubled trip win ever. Creme de la Fete ( who fell down, got up and won )may give that a run for the money as would Afleet Alex in his Preakness score, but this race was something to behold and remember!

If you are a fan of Spectacular Bid or horse racing history, this podcast is for you!

The links to Peter's book are below:

Here's the link to Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HcvYFI

Book website: https://spectacularbidbook.com

Keeneland Dan of Fat Bald Guy Racing joins Pick 6 King Jonathan Stettin and Michael Vale on this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire.
The threesome talk some rules to follow at Keeneland and particularly with two-year-old racing in both the spring and the fall.
They discuss a strong single on the card and some ticket structure and philosophy.  This is a great episode to check out before diving into the Keeneland meet.
Thank you for listening to Gate to Wire, the podcast brought to you by Past the Wire, Spendthrift Farm and Kingdom Nutrition Company!

On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire hosts Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin preview Sunday's Arc de Triomphe from Longchamp in Paris. The Arc is one of the best and most difficult flat races to win in the world . This year the field is stellar with several champion caliber horses from both sexes. As usual the field is international and we anticipate one of the best races of the year. 

Kentucky Downs has 5 stakes in a row. Big fields, a European style turf course, top barns and riders, what more can you ask for on a Saturday afternoon?
On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin go over the stakes, and of course they come up with some nice price wagering opportunities.
Our hosts give their selections in each of the stakes along with their reasoning. Will they be right? Time will tell but they are both taking some interesting and potentially lucrative swings.
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The guru of time in horse racing Craig Milkowski of Timeform US joins us on Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire. Thank you Spendthrift Farm and Kingdom Nutrition Company Company for helping make these podcasts possible!
Craig talks with Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin all things related to race timing and speed figures.
How are figures calculated, what do they tell us, what don't they tell us and how should we use them? What are the issues with timing of races, are the run-ups accurate or even necessary?
Craig is an advocate for improving all these things in the sport and we had an open and frank discussion with him on everything speed figures. What are the key differences between raw speed figures and "sheet" figures?
If you want a full and better understanding of speed figures and how they can help you and your game you won't want to miss this episode!
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It is not often you get three more savvy and passionate players together for a round table on a race like the Travers, the midsummer Derby. Past the Wire's Geo Sette, Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin take a deep dive look into the 2021 Travers Stakes at legendary Saratoga Race Course on this exciting episode of Past the Wire TV and also on our Gate to Wire podcast. 
The talented trio go over each horse in the race and identify who they think are pretenders and contenders. They circle back with their top choices and their strategies on playing the race. 

Here is the field for the historic Travers at Saratoga:

1- Midnight Bourbon, Ricardo Santana Jr.

2- Essential Quality, Luis Saez

3- Keepmeinmind, Joel Rosario

4- Dynamic One, Irad Ortiz Jr.

5- Miles D, Flavian Prat

6- Masqueparade, Miguel Mena

7- King Fury, Jose Ortiz

Led by the two year old champion and Belmont Stakes winner Essential Quality, who comes in off a hard earned victory in the Jim Dandy Stakes, the Travers drew a field of seven talented three-year olds. It will be interesting to see the analysis of this group of students of the game and where they ultimately land. 

Thank you for tuning into this exciting episode of Pas the Wire TV and the ultimate Travers Stakes roundtable or listening to our Gate to Wire podcast!

On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift Farm and Kingdom Nutrition Company Bloodstock Agent Frank Brothers joins Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin.

Mike and Jon take you into the fast paced high high pressure of buying yearlings for major racing stables at sales like Saratoga in August and Keeneland in the fall.

Frank is not only a top Bloodstock Agent he was also a top Thoroughbred Trainer and classic winner. Frank trained horses like Arch, the sire of Blame, and Pulpit, who went on to be a powerful sire himself. 

Mike and Jon talk with Frank about what to look for and the awkward times when horses don't turn out as planned or hoped. 

Thank you for tuning into this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire! We hope you enjoy the show. 

Will Jason Servis take the same path as Jorge Navarro and plead guilty in Federal Court to performance enhancing drug charges in horse racing? Wd think so and on this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire Jonathan Stettin and Michael Vale discuss the case and what it means to thoroughbred horse racing going forward.
You can read the Navarro plea and our Article on the case here:
Will Jason Servis be next ?
You will also see a video of Navarro saddling Shancelot at Saratoga you will not find anywhere but on Past the Wire TV!

On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin talk about the three stakes on the card Saturday at Saratoga.
They talk the Grade 1 Alfred Vanderbilt, the Grade 2 Jim Dandy and the Travers implications and close with the Grade 2 Bowling Green.
It is a super Saturday card at the Spa and Mike and Jon break down the three big ones.
Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode of Past the Wire's podcast Gate to Wire brought to you by Spendthrift Farm Jonathan Stettin  and Michael Vale have a candid talk about Saratoga, Del Mar, and the state of horse racing. 
They take a look at the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks on Saturday's Saratoga card and talk about how they approach a 4 horse field with an odds on favorite.
They get into racing's failure to be promoted by its leaders as the skill game it is for bettors and how there is no real or good way for newcomers to learn the right ways to have a chance at success. 
Thanks or tuning in and we will be back at it next week!