Archive for 2011

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Some stars and budding stars took center stage around the world’s race tracks during the weekend as the calm before the Breeders’ Cup storm descended on North America. From Black Caviar running her undefeated record to 15 in a row in Australia to Camelot showcasing his potential for next […]

By Jude T. Feld 3rd Race) FIJI STAR runs back quickly after a solid effort over the track. This is a great angle for the rest of the meeting. Hot-riding Julien Leparoux enhances his chances. 7th Race) Cutting back in distance and dropping in class, HAPPY WEEK has a big shot to get the candy […]

BY JUDE T. FELD Mike Penna and I will be hosting LEXUS, the sponsors of our popular “Equine Forum” radio show, at Keeneland this afternoon as they also sponsor the Raven Run (G2) at the Lexington track. Here is a copy of the selection sheet that the guests will receive: 1st Race) AUSTONS SURE CURE […]

By Jude T. Feld 4th Race) EJAY has competitive speed figures, a recent bullet workout, comes out of a route prep at Turfway Park and takes the all-important drop from Maiden Special Weight races into a maiden claimer. She should be ultra-tough today. 6th Race) Never out of the money, BRILLIANT FUTURE is on an […]

October 20, 2011 – “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a narrow field.” Niels Bohr

By Jude T. Feld 2nd Race) LEE CHAPEL has been rushed to vie for the lead in his recent starts. His lone victory came when he was allowed to settle and make a big run. Trainer Ian Wilkes switches to patient jockey Julien Leparoux this afternoon and that will make a big diffence to this […]

By Jude T. Feld Rain is forcast for the next couple of days, so turf racing will be a little sketchy. There is an 80% chance of rain today. It has been my experience that horses who run well in the mud also excell on wet Polytrack. 1st Race) GRAND ILLUMINATION drops into the maiden […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Now that Frankel has destroyed everything lined up against him in England, it appears he is done for the year. With nine wins from nine starts after his dominating victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, the 3-year-old Galileo colt certainly deserves the rest. And […]

By Jude T. Feld 1st Race) OFFICER MOO LA MOO has improved his Beyer speed figures in every race of his career. He sports the famous “blinkers on – fast work” pattern as well, making another move forward inevitable. Love the 12-1 morning line too! 3rd Race) BET TO WIN was scratched from a race […]

By Jude T. Feld 1st Race) MY ISLAND GIRL is on an improving pattern and drops into a nice spot off a solid win at Presque Isle Downs. Her 4-1 morning line price looks rather juicy. 5th Race) RED ALL OVER has shown excellent ability in his two lifetime starts. He gets a good post […]