Curtis "Magic" Kalleward

Curtis Kalleward is the Content Editor for RacingDudes.com where he helps make horse racing MAGIC. His opinions don't reflect those of the horses that he follows.

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The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets for Wednesday’s Late Pick 4 at Saratoga, a sequence featuring 3 graded stakes including Essential Quality in the Jim Dandy (G2). The Magic Mike Show…

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The Magic Mike Show 294: Saratoga Wednesday Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets for Wednesday’s Late Pick 4 at Saratoga, a sequence featuring the Honorable Miss (G2). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing show covering the best action around the country. Listen to… Read More

Saratoga

Alabama Next For CCA Oaks 1-2 Finishers Maracuja, Malathaat

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The Alabama Stakes (G1) on August 21 could be next for the 1-2 finishers from last Saturday’s Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) Maracuja and Malathaat, their connections told NYRA media officials. Under a heady ride from Ricardo Santana Jr., Maracuja improved upon her last-out seventh behind… Read More

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: More Saratoga & Del Mar = More Excitement

The summer racing season’s excitement hit a new crescendo after more action at Saratoga and Del Mar brought great finishes from coast to coast. Here’s who we thought were deserving to be our Three Stars of the Week: 1. Maracuja A bit of time off and pace-pressuring assistance from another… Read More

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Race Recaps

Maracuja Nips Malathaat To Upset CCA Oaks

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Beach Haven Thoroughbreds’ Maracuja, at 14/1 the longest shot in the four-horse field, battled gamely in the stretch to nip the 1/5 favorite Malathaat and spring the upset in Saturday’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga. The undefeated Malathaat and jockey John Velazquez sprung… Read More

Del Mar

United Overpowers Smooth Like Strait Late, Defends Eddie Read Title

DEL MAR, CA – LNJ Foxwoods’ United overpowered the even-money favorite Smooth Like Strait late to defend his title in Saturday’s $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. United broke from post 2 under Flavien Prat as the 3/1 second choice and settled in between Vintage Print on the… Read More

Del Mar

Madone Outbattles Going Global In San Clemente

DEL MAR, CA – After a thrilling stretch run, Kaleem Shah’s Madone outbattled the heavy 2/5 favorite Going Global in the late stages to win Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. Madone settled well off the pace after breaking from post 9 under Juan Hernandez, several lengths… Read More

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The Magic Mike Show 293: Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets for Saturday’s Late Pick 4 at Del Mar, a sequence including the Eddie Read Stakes (G2) and the San Clemente Stakes (G2). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing show covering… Read More

Del Mar

San Clemente Preview: Is There Any Stopping Going Global?

DEL MAR, CA – Trainer Phil D’Amato’s Going Global, perfect in 4 starts at Santa Anita Park, is out to prove that she can’t be stopped no matter the venue in Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. The San Clemente is a 1-mile turf route restricted to… Read More

Del Mar

The Magic Mike Show 292: What We Learned (Saratoga & Del Mar)

The Magic Mike Show guys discuss what they learned from the record-breaking opening weekends at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with the controversial finish to the Haskell Stakes (G1). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing show covering the best action… Read More