Cyberknife sharp as can be in Arkansas Derby
Cyberknife fended off all challengers to win Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park, stamping his credentials as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. […]
Arkansas Derby
Three points to ponder: 2022 Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks
Multiple angles in Florida Derby, new shooters besides Secret Oath in Arkansas, Tiz the Bomb’s possible vulnerability at Turfway […]
Streaking Secret Oath takes on males in Arkansas Derby
Four decades after sending out champion Althea to conquer males in the 1984 Arkansas Derby (G1), Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas looks to make history again with the filly Secret Oath in Saturday’s $1.25 million renewal at Oaklawn Park. […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Prep races completed
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series concluded with a pair of double-digit upsets. Super Stock made the biggest impact, knocking off odds-on favorite Concert Tour and 3-1 second choice Caddo River in the Arkansas […]
Super Stock surges late to upend Arkansas Derby rivals
Super Stock stamped his Kentucky Derby ticket with a 12-1 upset in Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1), powering his way to the lead in the stretch and drawing away to a 2 1/2-length decision. […]
Four points to ponder: 2021 Lexington Stakes, Arkansas Derby
Compared to last year’s pandemic-prolonged Road to the Kentucky Derby that stretched through the summer, this year’s trail feels like we’re on a fast track to Churchill Downs. Already the final destination is in sight, […]
Oaklawn Circles & Squares Analysis for April 10
Emily Gullikson analyzes the Oaklawn Park April 10 card and provides her OptixEQ analysis. […]
Concert Tour, Hozier give Baffert another strong hand in Arkansas Derby
Bob Baffert will be heavily favored to carry off the hardware in Saturday’s $1 million 1 1/8-mile Derby at Oaklawn Park, with stable companions Concert Tour and Hozier comprising one-third of the field. […]
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 […]