Archive for 2014

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Game On Dude was off his game, a hockey coach had a tough weekend on and off the track and injury will keep a potential favorite out of the Kentucky Derby. Those were just some of the highlights of a full weekend of racing excitement. Also on the docket […]

Follow @racehorsereport AQUEDUCT RACE 8 – THE DISTAFF HANDICAP (G2) MY PAL CHRISSY has been running well all winter long. The flashier names in here – KAUAI KATIE and MUNNINGS SISTER are not coming off their best efforts, so this might be her opportunity to shine. Drawing outside can only aid her chances and the […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The last two big prep races for the Kentucky Derby didn’t settle much as one went to a 40-1 long shot and the other to an artificial-track specialist who may not tackle the Run for the Roses. Meanwhile, three of the sport’s older stars — Wise Dan, Close Hatches […]

April 12, 2013 – “Being happy never goes out of style.” Lily Pulitzer

Follow @racehorsereport Bobby’s Kitten breezing over the polytrack on April 5 at Keeneland as he prepared for Saturday’s Toyota Blue Grass (G1)Keeneland Photo Great cards at both racing emporiums Saturday. This is pretty much make or break if you want in the gate at Churchill Downs in three weeks. It’s been the wildest Kentucky Derby […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer California Chrome is a likely Kentucky Derby favorite after dominating the Santa Anita Derby while New York’s top Derby prep turned up a long shot winner. Two other impressive weekend winners, however, will bypass the Run for the Roses. Meanwhile, a Kentucky Oaks prep at Keeneland also may have […]

Follow @racehorsereport AQUEDUCT RACE 8 – THE BAY SHORE (G3) In a race laden with early speedsters, KOBE’S BACK is the closer to fear. If you cross off his two distance debacles, his form is pretty stellar. The John Sadler trainee has the California speed so effective shipping east and he drew the cozy outside […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer World Cup night in Dubai produced a truly international result while the Kentucky Derby field started to take shape in weekend races in Florida and Louisiana. In Dubai, horses from Hong Kong, Japan, Ireland, England and South Africa all won on the World Cup card before the Godolphin “home […]

March 28, 2014 – “Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” A.A. Milne

Follow @racehorsereport DUBAI Meydan Race 2 – The Godolphin Mile (G2) SHURUQ won the Burj Nahaar (G3) in solid fashion and could make it two-in-a-row if she repeats that race. FLOTILLA is rounding to form nicely after her fall vacation and should be ready for her best effort of 2014 here. SOFT FALLING RAIN reportedly […]