Horse Racing News on April 14, 2011

Shotgun Gulch rallied from last and passed favored Amen Hallelujah in deep stretch to post an 11-1 upset in the Grade 1, $300,000 Vinery Madison April 14 at Keeneland.

For all Smiling Tiger accomplished last year at 3 -- knocking off older horses in the both the Bing Crosby and Ancient Title and running third in the Breeders' Cup Sprint -- there are reasons to believe he will be even better this season.

The connections of Uncle Mo believe they have a reason why their horse did not run up to expectations in last weekend's $1 million Wood Memorial, and are still hoping to get last year's 2-year-old champion to the Kentucky Derby on May 7.