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.

Kentucky Oaks

Las Virgenes Preview: Moonlight d’Oro Steps Up

ARCADIA, CA – Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella’s Moonlight d’Oro steps up to face winners for the first time in Saturday’s $200,000 Las Virgenes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. […]

Kentucky Oaks

Suncoast Preview: Honorifique Could Relish Stretching Back Out

OLDSMAR, FL – Green Lantern Stables’ Honorifique looks like she could certainly relish stretching back out to two turns in Saturday’s $150,000 Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The Suncoast is […] Read More

Race Previews

Ladies’ Turf Sprint Preview: Hear My Prayer Looms Large

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Cara Oliver’s Hear My Prayer looms large as the outside speed threat in Saturday’s $100,000 Ladies’ Turf Sprint Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The Ladies’ Turf Sprint is a […] Read More

Race Previews

King Cotton Preview: Mr. Jagermeister Seeking Revenge

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The super-speedy Minnesota-bred Mr. Jagermeister is seeking revenge for his runner-up effort a year ago in Saturday’s $150,000 King Cotton Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The King Cotton is […] Read More

Race Previews

Baffle Preview: Earls Rock Takes On Baltas Pair

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Phil D’Amato’s impressive maiden winner Earls Rock takes on a tough group that includes a pair from trainer Richard Baltas in Friday’s $75,000 Baffle Stakes at Santa […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

The Magic Mike Show 244: What We Learned (Kentucky Derby Preps)

The Magic Mike Show guys discuss last weekend’s Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race action and review what they got right & wrong on the last show’s Sam Houston Pick 4 […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Moonlight d’Oro Nearing Next Test

ARCADIA, CA – Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella’s burgeoning 3-year-old filly Moonlight d’Oro posted her final work Monday as she nears her next test in Saturday’s $200,000 Las Virgenes […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Field of Seven Probable for Withers

OZONE PARK, NY – The NYRA racing office released a list Monday of seven 3-year-olds who are probable to draw into the field for this Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Derby Excitement Building

Excitement for the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail continued building this past weekend, with great performances and thrilling finishes dotting the landscape from coast to coast. The Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep […] Read More

Race Recaps

Hello Hot Rod Holds Gamely In Jimmy Winkfield

OZONE PARK, NY – Trainer Brittany Russell’s red-hot Hello Hot Rod extended his win streak to 3 with a game hold on the front end in Sunday’s $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield Stakes at […] Read More