Who is Charlatan?
Horseplayers all over the country are trying to answer that question this week, in anticipation of his return Saturday in the Malibu. […]
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Charlatan returns versus Nashville in superb Malibu
Racing fans will still be opening their presents, so to speak, on Saturday, as Santa Anita’s blockbuster opening day card features six stakes. Topping them all is a vintage renewal of the $300,000 Malibu Stakes […]
Cezanne enters spotlight as Charlatan goes to sidelines
In the span of about 10 days, Bob Baffert’s chances of a record-tying sixth Kentucky Derby (G1) victory took a few palpable hits. The Hall of Fame trainer saw both of his unbeaten Arkansas Derby […]
Kentucky Derby points leader Nadal injured, retired
Leading Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Nadal exited a workout with an injury that has prompted his retirement, as first reported by the Blood-Horse. A perfect 4-for-4 after winning the second division of the Arkansas Derby […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Baffert duo dazzles in Arkansas Derby
Charlatan and Nadal posted convincing wins in split divisions of the May 2 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. The unbeaten 3-year-olds confirmed their status as top contenders for the Kentucky Derby, which has been […]
No anxious moments for Charlatan in Arkansas Derby division romp
Taking an uncontested lead soon after the start, odds-on favorite Charlatan turned Saturday’s first division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park into a paid workout. With Martin Garcia up, Charlatan set fractions […]
Five points to ponder: Arkansas Derby doubleheader
Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) turned into a doubleheader when 22 horses entered, but the two divisions didn’t stack up evenly at Oaklawn Park. The first division marks the eagerly anticipated stakes debut of Charlatan, who […]
Arkansas Derby divisions 1 & 2 OptixEQ Analysis
Oaklawn Park Saturday OptixEQ Analysis and graphs present both divisions of the Arkansas Derby and a bonus in the Okalawn Handicap! […]
How To Bet Horse Racing Podcast: Oaklawn Racing Festival of the South 2020
Oaklawn Park closes its 2020 meeting with a reconstituted Racing Festival of the South, featuring split divisions of the Arkansas Derby worth $500,000 and 170 Kentucky Derby qualifying points each plus the Oaklawn Handicap and […]
Charlatan looms as heavy favorite in first Arkansas Derby division
Having drawn comparisons with Triple Crown winner Justify early in his career, Charlatan will make his highly-anticipated stakes debut Saturday in the first division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. Pushed back […]