Episodes

  • Ep. 16: Real Breeders' Cup Talk

    Ep. 16: Real Breeders' Cup Talk
    Oct 21 2022
    Unfiltered on Past The Wire TV. We are back this week with some "real Breeders' Cup talk."
    Flightline will be one of the shortest priced favorites if not the shortest priced favorite in the history of the Breeders' Cup Classic. Are you ready to concede the race to him?
    Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin take a good look at Flightline, The Classic, history and some other very short priced horses we should see compete in this year's Breeders" Cup.
    Nest, Golden Pal, Cave Rock, Jackie's Warrior, Modern Games, to name a few. Who might be vulnerable and why? How does the Keeneland track come into play, and why does when you ship in matter?
    You'll hear all this and more as we get ready to take you Past The Wire all the way to and through The Breeders' Cup. We will be on scene and bringing you our own unique takes and thoughts on the big dance.
    The annual Past The Wire Breeders' Cup seminar, simply the best in the game still has spots available. Grab yours at Past The Wire or check it out in the link in the comments section below.
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    Check out our early Breeders' Cup talk with Keeneland Dan
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    Photo, Ernie Belmonte, Past The Wire
    Videography: Jim Gazzale
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 15: Slipping Saddles, Illegal Shoes, Early Retirements & a Lack of Storytelling

    Ep. 15: Slipping Saddles, Illegal Shoes, Early Retirements & a Lack of Storytelling
    Oct 21 2022
    On this episode of Unfiltered, Michael Wilson is joined by videographer and editor Jim Gazzale. The pair discuss the news of the week with Rich Strike's jockey Sonny Leon claiming a slipped saddle resulted in him giving an elbow to Tyler Gafflione in Saturday's Lukas Classic at Churchill Downs.

    Also why Michael believes, should Epicenter win the BC Classic next month, his stud fee would only go down should he race as a 4 year-old. This came as Michael and Jim discussed the reasons horses retire after short careers.

    Is handle the end-all-be-all for gauging a healthy sport? Michael shares his thoughts around a few other key metrics that paint a different, and maybe more accurate, picture of horse racing's overall health.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep. 14: Juicing, Cheating, Win Percentages, and more...

    Ep. 14: Juicing, Cheating, Win Percentages, and more...
    Oct 21 2022
    Juicing horses. High win percentages. Are they always connected? Do all high win percentage trainers cheat? How can you spot which ones do and which ones don’t?

    Legal therapeutic medication overages and off label use, is that the same as “juicing”? What are the differences. What we have here is a deep dive discussion on all this and more. Can we stop it? What role will and should HISA play?

    You won’t want to miss this no holds barred episode of Unfiltered on Past The Wire TV Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin really get into some nuts and bolts.

    As a bonus we’ll talk some claiming and Kissalot in The Smarty Jones possibly as a stop on the way to The Pennsylvania Derby.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep. 13: From Saratoga To The Breeders' Cup

    Ep. 13: From Saratoga To The Breeders' Cup
    Jul 22 2022
    Did we see any Breeders’ Cup horses at Saratoga opening week?

    It is never too early to talk Kentucky Derby or Breeders’ Cup. On this episode of Unfiltered our hosts Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin take a look back at the stakes races opening week at Saratoga with an eye on who we might see in The Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland in November.

    We saw some strong performances and also a few disappointing ones. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out going forward.

    At Past The Wire TV we will keep you ahead of the curve and you’ll have a leg up on the competition.

    We think you will appreciate the keen eyes and observations of Michael and Jon.

    Thank you for watching and we hope you enjoy the show. We have so much more coming for you. Subscribe to our channel and don’t miss a Past The Wire TV episode!
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 11: Saratoga 2022 opens with a bit of controversy, sort of

    Ep. 11: Saratoga 2022 opens with a bit of controversy, sort of
    Jul 13 2022
    Welcome to another episode of Unfiltered on Past The Wire TV

    On this show our hosts Jonathan Stettin and Michael Wilson are joined by attorney Bill Gotimer. The three panel the opening of the Saratoga 2022 meet and a few issues of controversy that go along with it.

    Get their takes on Juan Vazquez, a trainer who has pending animal cruelty issues involving the death of a racehorse, having two horses entered to run opening day at the premiere meet. They also discuss the Linda Rice case and how it differs from the Vazquez case in severity.

    Our panel weighs in on the new chute, or Wilson chute as it is called and whether it is a good or even potentially dangerous idea.

    A 105K purse maiden special weight race with 6 horses on opening day, what does that mean?

    Last but not least they talk the new bar overlooking the walking ring in the paddock and any impact it could have on horses.

    As always a lively no holds barred show. After it is Past The Wire and we are Horse Racing Uncensored, Unfiltered!
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 12: CBA, Sales and Transparency

    Ep. 12: CBA, Sales and Transparency
    Jul 13 2022
    Horse sales. Auctions. One of the most fascinating aspects of The Sport of Kings. A billion dollar industry that is unregulated and where much of what goes on goes on behind the scenes and is not talked about much. On Unfiltered on Past The Wire TV we don’t play that game or follow those rules. After all, we are Horse Racing Uncensored.

    On this episode Michael Wilson talks about the recent CBA meeting in Kentucky where he was a speaker and about how transparency and better communication was brought up and recognized as essential to do things better. Jonathan Stettin wasn’t buying what they were selling and had more of a show me outlook. We think you will enjoy both Michael and Jon’s takes.

    Get a glimpse into the sales game, how it transposes into looking at those Maiden Special Weight races we all love so much at the upcoming Saratoga meet. Thank you for watching Past The Wire TV. Nobody Does It Better.
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 10: Pilot or Passenger?? Which is your jockey?

    Ep. 10: Pilot or Passenger?? Which is your jockey?
    Jun 15 2022
    Welcome to another episode of Unfiltered on Past the Wire TV

    A lot of times people don’t differentiate a bad trip from a bad ride. There is a distinct difference and at times people can be quick on the draw to blame jockeys. That said, jockeys are human athletes, and they all at times make mistakes or could have used better judgement or made a better decision. Sometimes that will affect the outcome of a race.

    Pilots or passengers? A good jockey will consistently put their mounts in position to win. A great jockey can move a horse up and will win their fair share of races while not on the best horse by making the best moves, and out thinking and out riding their rivals.

    On this show we take a hard objective look at most of the jockeys who rode in this year’s Kentucky Derby. Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin classify the riders as a pilot or passenger and explain why from their own unique perspectives.

    As always it is a lively and interesting discussion. We plan to continue this segment from time to time so if you want to know where your favorite riders land on the list let us know. We’ll tell you where and why.

    You’ll also hear some weak and strong points about the jockeys you see and play every day.

    Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy this episode of Unfiltered on Past the Wire TV.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Ep. 09: Early Belmont Stakes Thoughts

    Ep. 09: Early Belmont Stakes Thoughts
    Jun 8 2022
    Welcome to another episode of Unfiltered on Past the Wire TV

    Well it is Belmont Stakes week and of course our hosts Michael Wilson and Jonathan Stettin provide you with some early thoughts on The Belmont Stakes, the one mile and a half Test of Champions. Not only do they discuss some of the horses but they talk training a horse to go a mile and a half and doing too much or too little and some of the pitfalls.

    As always we are Uncensored, Unfiltered, and take you Past the Wire!

    Enjoy the head start on getting ready for The Belmont and make sure to check out the free seminar Past the Wire has on The Belmont and some of the supporting stakes including Flightline in The Met Mile.

    Thank you for tuning in. We hope you enjoy the show!
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    40 mins