Horse Racing News on March 30, 2013

Twin Creek Racing's Graydar had a few questions to answer coming out of the Feb. 9 Donn Handicap, where he earned his first stakes score.

WinStar Farm's Revolutionary gamely fended off a stretch challenge from 19-1 longshot Mylute to land the centennial running of the Grade 2, $1 million Louisiana Derby on Saturday.

Trainer Shug McGaughey said he was waiting for Orb to take him to Louisville. The Hall of Fame conditioner should be on his way after the colt's impressive win in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby March 30.

Cigar Street edged clear of Take Charge Indy late to win the Skip Away Stakes at Gulfstream Park on the Florida Derby undercard by two lengths. The runner-up won last year's Florida Derby.

Stonestreet Stables' homebred Dreaming of Julia vied with Live Lively for favoritism in Saturday's Grade 2, $300,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks.

Michael B. Tabor's Ciao Bella was much the best as she wired the six-horse field in the Grade 3, $150,000 Rampart Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday for her first stakes victory.

The drought for America in the Dubai World Cup came to an end March 30 when champion Animal Kingdom galloped clear in the homestretch for a spectacular score at Meydan Racecourse.

Veteran sprinter Reynaldothewizard has found some magic in Golden Shaheen.

Godolphin Racing's Sajjhaa displayed a late turn of foot and kicked clear in the stretch to win the Dubai Duty Free Sponsored by Dubai Duty Free March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.

Lines of Battle held off a tenacious Elleval to win the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse March 30, earning 100 points toward a probable start in the May 4 Kentucky Derby.