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.

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 248: What We Learned (Kentucky Derby Preps)

The Magic Mike Show guys discuss what they learned after the most recent round of Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races. The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike […]

Kentucky Derby

Drain The Clock Nearing Derby Prep

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Slam Dunk Racing homebred Drain the Clock is nearing his first appearance on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail after breezing 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park Sunday. […] Read More

Race Recaps

Superstition Earns First Taste Of Grand Glory In Wishing Well

ARCADIA, CA – Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella’s Superstition earned her first taste of grand glory at the stakes level after taking Monday’s $75,000 Wishing Well at Santa Anita Park. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: The Masked Hero We Need

The masked hero we all need emerged Saturday night under the Fair Grounds lights, but he wasn’t the only superhero-esque performance from party night in the Big Easy. Grab a […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Ends Nearly As It Began

LOUISVILLE, KY – Lukewarm favorites at 8/1 on the morning line when betting opened Friday, Life Is Good (7/1 final) and Essential Quality (8/1) nearly finished together as the top individual […] Read More

Race Recaps

Irish Invader Going Global Surges Late To Win Sweet Life

ARCADIA, CA – In her first start stateside and for trainer Phil D’Amato, the Irish-bred Going Global surged late to win Sunday’s $100,000 Sweet Life Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Sent […] Read More

Race Previews

Sweet Life Preview: Majestic Steps Ready For Big Leap

ARCADIA, CA – After last month’s smashing North American debut victory, Michael House’s Irish-bred Majestic Steps is ready to take the big leap up to the stakes ranks for Sunday’s $100,000 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Rombauer Runs Last To First In El Camino Real Derby

BERKELEY, CA – John and Diane Fradkin homebred Rombauer overcame a poor break and rallied last to first for a narrow score in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Clairiere Overpowers Travel Column In Rachel Alexandra

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Stonestreet Stables homebred Clairiere overpowered the even-money favorite Travel Column in the stretch to win Saturday’s $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes Presented by Fasig-Tipton (G2) at Fair Grounds. Clairiere […] Read More

Race Recaps

Captivating Moon Bombs Fair Grounds Tote

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Lothenbach Stables homebred Captivating Moon bombed the tote with a 43/1 shocker in Saturday’s $150,000 Fair Grounds Stakes (G3). With Marcelino Pedroza in the saddle, Captivating Moon broke […] Read More