Un Ojo springs 75-1 shocker in Rebel
On a day of several big upsets in racing around the globe, Un Ojo provided one of the biggest by pulling a 75-1 shocker in the $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park on […]
Rebel Stakes
Three points to ponder: 2022 Rebel Stakes
The field for Saturday’s $1 million Rebel (G2) gives a sense of déjà vu, with the top five from the Southwest (G3) reuniting over the same 1 1/16-mile circuit at Oaklawn Park. But the result might not be the same. […]
Southwest rematch on tap in Rebel; Secret Oath headlines Honeybee
The top five finishers from the Jan. 29 Southwest (G3) – Newgrange, Barber Road, Ben Diesel, Kavod, and Dash Attack – renew rivalry in Saturday’s Rebel (G2) over the same 1 1/16-mile trip at Oaklawn Park. […]
Kentucky Derby Report: Concert Tour breaks out in Rebel
With a romping score in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park, Concert Tour jumped to the upper echelon of Kentucky Derby contenders. The rising three-year-old remained unbeaten in his two-turn debut for […]
Concert Tour much the best in Rebel Stakes
Concert Tour sped to the lead at the break and drew off to an easy 4 1/4-length win in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park, stamping himself as a major Kentucky Derby […]
Four points to ponder: 2021 Rebel Stakes
The shorthand storyline for Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) is Bob Baffert versus Brad Cox. Will Hall of Famer Baffert extend his record grip on the Oaklawn Park feature, or will Cox continue his […]
Caddo River, Concert Tour square off in eight-horse Rebel
Rebel S. (G2) – Race 11 (6:16 p.m. ET) Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park features a compelling matchup between Caddo River and Concert Tour. Eight runners are entered for the Kentucky […]
Best of Hanson: 2020 Anthology
The cessation of racing in most jurisdictions during the darker days of the pandemic last spring afforded me the opportunity to produce a few more historically-oriented features during the course of the year than would […]
Nadal gamely stays perfect in Rebel
Nadal displayed terrific resolve and remained unbeaten in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2), prevailing by three-quarters of a length over a sloppy Oaklawn Park track. Joel Rosario was up on the Bob Baffert-trained colt, […]
OptixPLOT for Rebel Day March 14 at Oaklawn Park
RACE 4 The Contention and SpeedRate are of note and in play with morning-line favorite #1A MATROOH. Already a two-time winner this meet and earning solid OptixFIG in the process he will look for a […]