Robert Kieckhefer is a former managing editor, vice president and executive editor of UPI. Kieckhefer was with the company for nearly three decades before joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he was vice president of public affairs for Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas before his retirement in 2010. Bob, a graduate of St. Louis University and a board member of the National Turf Writers Association, has covered horse racing for UPI for many years. His column, UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup, appears each Monday.
The final pieces are in place for Kentucky Derby winner Orb to take the second step toward winning the Triple Crown.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
On the weekend between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, the racing world holds its breath, hoping something good is about to happen.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks capture worldwide attention this weekend while British and Japanese 3-year-olds also crank things up.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
HONG KONG, April 28 (UPI) -- Military Attack beat a pair of local champions and a trio of international runners to win Sunday's Group 1 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup.
The Derby Trial at Churchill Downs highlights a weekend of racing that also includes a pair of Top Group 1 events in Asia.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Kentucky Derby preparations take a backseat this weekend to rich races in West Virginia and Illinois.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
It's just about last call for Kentucky Derby contenders this weekend with preps in Arkansas and Kentucky.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Spring is busting out all over this weekend with Kentucky Derby preps in the East and West, and opening days at Keeneland and Pimlico
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
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