Archive for 2013

Follow @racehorsereport 6th Race) DANCE TO BRISTOL has won three straight races. She should get a perfect trip right behind a blistering pace and be able to pull away late in the Skipat Stakes. 8th Race) Strangely used up on the pace in the Eight Belles (G3) on Kentucky Oaks Day, BLUEEYESINTHEREIN gets a rider […]

May 13, 2013 – “The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the steak to cook.” Julia Child

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Jockey Rosie Napravnik will partner with Mylute in an attempt to become the first female rider to win the Preakness (G1)Amanda Duckworth Photo Another impressive 3-year-old popped up this weekend outside the Triple Crown trail, even as final preparations were under way for the Preakness. It was a relatively […]

May 8, 2013 – “Every great film should seem new every time you see it.” Roger Ebert

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The Shug McGaughey-trained Orb cruising to victory in Kentucky Derby 139. #OldSchoolAmanda Duckworth Photo The obvious next question is: Can Kentucky Derby winner Orb go on to sweep the Triple Crown races? The feat has been accomplished only 11 times and not since Affirmed took the Kentucky Derby, Preakness […]

Follow @racehorsereport The Kentucky Derby roses – Who will wear them this year? 6th Race) Turf sprints are often tough handicapping puzzles and the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) is no exception. #4 GHOST IS CLEAR races for the red-hot team of jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Mike Maker. He should be flying at the […]

May 2, 2013 – “He’s been partially distracted on crucial occasions.” Cot Campbell on adding blinkers to Palace Malice for the Derby

Follow @racehorsereport 6th Race) Last year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner, #4 BELIEVE YOU CAN, has been perfect in 2013, winning both her starts. She has trained super here and is the filly to beat in the La Troienne (G2). #3 MORE CHOCOLATE exits a very fast renewal of the Santa Margarita (G1), where she ran […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The rich got richer in Saturday’s Derby Trial at Churchill Downs while the riches stayed at home after Sunday’s feature in Hong Kong. Black Caviar’s younger brother won in Australia and a promising star finally delivered the goods in Japan. There were impressive performances at the 1-mile distance on […]

Thoroughbred Racing Roundup By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Trainer Todd Pletcher may have qualified a sixth Kentucky Derby starter Saturday but the weekend’s best 3-year-old effort came in Illinois. Pletcher saddled Winning Cause to a 1-length victory in the $200,000, Grade III Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, earning 20 points toward a potential start […]