Archive for 2013

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer When a horse pays $272.40 to win in a major Kentucky Derby prep, it pays to look deeper into the race to see what information that upset might have masked. So it is with Saturday’s $400,000, Grade II Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The winner, […]

By Jude T. Feld Two major Kentucky Derby (G1) preps dominate the thoughts of horseplayers throughout the United States on Saturday afternoon as renewals of the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Risen Star (G2) will be contested. Both Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds have assembled excellent supporting stakes for their weekend cards. The weather in […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Black Caviar and Royal Delta won important races a world apart and a couple more potential Derby contenders surfaced in weekend racing. Gary Stevens said he’s getting back “that feeling.” And trainer Bill Mott felt just fine after his weekend in South Florida. Lucky Nine could be headed to […]

February 17, 2013 – “People’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Jerry Seinfeld

February 14, 2013 – “In a full heart, there is room for everything.” Antonio Porchia

February 12, 2013 – “Always have bail money.” 50 Cent

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Weekend racing included Florida races pointing to Dubai, an Australian race pointing to England and many eyes on Louisville. The two top finishers of Saturday’s big grass race at Gulfstream Park are expected to resurface on World Cup night, March 30, at Meydan in Dubai. Black Caviar’s half-brother is […]

Selections by Jude T. Feld Saturday’s card at Gulfstream Park offers some exciting stakes action and interesting wagering opportunities. At the request of several Horse Racing Radio Network listeners, I am posting my analysis. As usual, pay attention to the weather, as these selections are made for “fast and firm.” Best of luck! GP 8th […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The distinctive WinStar Farm silks were carried by Kentucky Derby hopeful Revolutionary in his impressive Withers (G3) victory. The Kentucky Derby picture got a bit of a shakeup during the weekend with impressive performances at several race tracks. Among the older set, Game On Dude was dominating Sunday at […]

February 3, 2013 – “I find it almost comforting to count calories, because it makes me conscious of what I’m eating. But on Super Bowl Sunday, I thought, ‘Surrender to it. It’s nacho time.’ Then I ate nothing but Doritos all day.” Kristen Bell