Archive for 2013

Follow @racehorsereport Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has the mount on Sunbean in the Coolmore Lexington (G3)Gennia Cui Photo Keeneland 9th Race – The Coolmore Lexington (G3) SUNBEAN had a troubled trip in the Louisiana Derby (G2). He was puzzlingly transferred to the barn of Mike Maker, after being developed so well by trainer […]

Follow @racehorsereport 1st Race) Horses who run back during the meeting are usually solid plays. #8 WHATTHECATDRUGIN ran a nice second here sprinting on April 11. He likes to win races and if he can handle the distance, he’ll be tough. #5 FRANCOIS invades from Hawthorne in Chicago. He handles the polytrack well and should […]

BY ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The sensational Australian mare Black Caviar has now won 25 straight races.Anna Reid Photo The Kentucky Derby field was just about set in weekend racing while Black Caviar extended her unbeaten streak to 25 and a star was born in Japan. In addition, some Breeders’ Cup champions were back […]

Follow @racehorsereport This is pretty much the end of the road for the bulk of horses on the Derby trail. It is time to “put up or shut up.” The nice cards at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park will make it a great day of racing and hopefully we can make some dough along the way. […]

By Jude T. Feld Follow @racehorsereport 2ND RACE) Equibase handicapper Ellis Starr has an angle that he likes to play – Male first-time starters, running in maiden allowance races, who are five years-old or older, who have not been gelded. #6 MISTER LUCKY CAT fits the bill. He was a $650,000 Saratoga yearling that makes […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The Kentucky Derby probably found a favorite this weekend as Verrazano maintained his perfect record with an impressive win. But Goldencents also impressed with a victory in California. And a few of the 3-year-olds who ran behind those two also are gearing up for the Churchill Downs showdown on […]

April 6, 2013 – Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” Bill Gates

Follow @racehorsereport AQUEDUCT AQU 4th Race – The Ruffian (G2) Puerto Rican sensation, MY WANDY’S GIRL has developed nicely since arriving stateside. She probably needed her Barbara Fritchie (G2) run and should be set for her best effort from the cozy outside post. She’ll benefit from a three-pound weight break too. FUNNY’S APPROVAL beat the […]

April 3, 2013 – “If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.” Carl Lewis

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer A fascinating weekend of racing found Kentucky Derby contenders in two states and Dubai and the Dubai World Cup won by Animal Kingdom. Trainer Todd Pletcher had a remarkably good day despite not winning the Florida Derby. And a super performance by a super filly at Gulfstream Park turned […]