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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 […]

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 […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer So now both of the 2012 U.S. juvenile champs have gone down to defeat in their first start of the new year. Shanghai Bobby Saturday settled for second, albeit with a good effort, in the $400,000, Grade III Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. He joined Beholder, who finished […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas hits the winding trail to the 2013 Triple Crown.Oaklawn Park Photo Yet another Kentucky Derby prospect popped up this weekend in Louisiana while last year’s top horses were being honored in Florida. It was a tough go on sloppy footing for the […]

They’re off and running in the Dubai Carnival at Meydan! Dubai Racing Club Photo By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Kentucky Derby candidates surfaced in Florida and California this weekend and Dubai got the World Cup Carnival up and running with promise. Proving it’s never too early to plan for later, weekend races also found […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer They’re off and running in the Kentucky Derby preps and, based on weekend results, it’s okay to get excited about some of the contenders. It’s less than four months until Derby Day. That’s a short time for some but a long time for trainers who need to keep their […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer The first derby of the year produced a minor upset as Itsmyluckyday drew off late to win Tuesday’s $100,000 Gulfstream Park Derby by 6 3/4 lengths. Even so, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. said he isn’t getting too excited — yet. Sr. Quisqueyano was second in the South Florida event, […]

By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer While astronomers were watching the Geminid meteor showers’ “shooting stars” this weekend, racing fans had eyes on budding stars of their own. The two biggest races of the weekend, both at Hollywood Park in California, produced a potential 2013 Kentucky Derby contender and a British import likely to become […]