Gate to Wire
Gate to Wire
Michael Vale and Jonathan Stettin
Gate to Wire is a horse racing podcast brought to you by Past the Wire. Get ready to listen to our hosts Jonathan Stettin and Michael Vale as they discuss a multitude of topics involving the sport of kings. Gate To Wire will deliver exciting special guest interviews from industry movers and shakers as well as the latest in horse racing news and handicapping segments. If you're interested in learning more about every facet of horse racing tune in. You'll also get special handicapping tips from our very own "Pick 6 King", Jonathan Stettin. We'll take you where no podcast can. Gate to Wire!
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. Already a Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic winning trainer Rick shares the race he dreams of winning and why. We also look back at some other moments and stories in Rick's Hall of Fame resume.Rick served a controversial and contested 10 year ban from horse racing but it is obvious he never lost his love or passion for horses. We were the first to report Rick was licensed with stalls at Belmont, we are bringing you his first interview and you will hear it here first, there are Grade 1's out there with Rick's name on them. Rick Dutrow is licensed in New York:
Apr 6, 2023
32 min
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. 
Mar 22, 2023
50 min
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 first Bob Baffert runner who has been transferred to another barn in order to be eligible for Kentucky Derby points due to the Churchill Downs house ban and new language in the Triple Crown nomination rules. Harlocap runs for trainer Steve Asmussen in the Risen Star at the Fair Grounds. Start getting ready for the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby with us at Past the Wire and Past the Wire TV.
Feb 16, 2023
39 min
One on One with Todd Pletcher
On this episode Jonathan Stettin is joined by Todd Pletcher for some One on One racing talk.  
Feb 7, 2023
20 min
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 Championship meet. Hear about Luca's ride aboard Maryquitecontrary in winning The Inside Information and how he prepares himself to be at his best and competitive every day. Here why "perseverance" defines Luca and his career. Luca was able to work himself from not knowing anyone in town to winding up on not one but two Kentucky Derby contenders. He wound riding Sole Volante for Dean Reeves, Patrick and Andie Biancone. Earlier he had won the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs aboard the horse.Luca sheds some light on the dynamics of competing on the racetrack and sharing the same locker room, or we should say Jockeys Room. What happens in the room, stays in the room. Hear Luca's take on the Gulfstream main track, turf course, outside draws and how the track plays. We think you'll enjoy meeting this great athlete and seasoned rider. Luca is a rider that if you get to know, it is impossible not to root for!
Feb 1, 2023
50 min
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! 
Jan 24, 2023
40 min
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....
Jan 24, 2023
24 min
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't only talk horses Frankie rode, but we mix in a little Flightline and Frankel as well. The toughest race to win is ..........As always we are Uncensored, Unfiltered, and we take you Past The Wire. Why now, what's next, and pressure is for tires! We cover it all and Frankie is as Uncensored and Unfiltered as we are. 
Jan 12, 2023
26 min