Race Previews Rebel Stakes 2024 | Oaklawn Park Picks [Kentucky Derby] February 24, 2024 Timberlake (Joe Labozzetta / NYRA) Race Previews Rebel Stakes 2024 | Oaklawn Park Picks [Kentucky Derby] February 24, 2024 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Aaron previews the 2024 Rebel Stakes (G2) from Oaklawn Park, then gives his top picks from this Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race.Can Timberlake bring sexy back to the Derby trail with a commanding victory? Tell us YOUR thoughts in the Comments section! SMASH the *Thumbs Up* ~ HIT *Subscribe* ~ RING the *Notification* bellThe press release:Grade 1 winner Timberlake is among 13 scheduled starters for Oaklawn’s $1.25 million G2 Rebel Stakes or 3-year-olds Saturday.The Rebel is among four stakes races on a 12-race card that begins at 12:00 p.m. CST. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Weather permitting, the infield will be open for the first time this season.Probable post time for the Rebel Stakes, the 11th race, is 5:23 p.m. Oaklawn Park Full Card Plays Available Now There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why If the field remains intact, it will equal the third largest in Rebel history. The 1980 Rebel, won by eventual 3-year-old champion male Temperence Hill, had a record 15 starters.Timberlake hasn’t started since finishing fourth in the $2 million G1-Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at 1 1/16 miles Nov. 3 at Santa Anita for trainer Brad Cox, who is seeking his first Rebel victory. Timberlake won the one-mile $500,000 G1-Champagne Stakes Oct. 7 at Aqueduct.The son of super sire Into Mischief has been based this winter at Fair Grounds. Cox and Torres teamed to win Oaklawn’s first 2024 Kentucky Derby points race, the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 1, with Catching Freedom.Just Steel finished second in the Smarty Jones and $800,000 G3-Southwest Stakes Feb. 3 for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. The Southwest, delayed one week because of winter weather, was Oaklawn’s second Kentucky Derby points race.Four Rebel Stakes entrants worked after the surface renovation break Sunday morning at Oaklawn.Mena went a half-mile in :49.20 for trainer Steve Hobby of Hot Springs. Time for Truth covered the same distance in :50 for trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs. Tejon Pass and Woodcourt each breezed 5 furlongs. Tejon Pass, from the gate, went in 1:00.20 for trainer Peter Miller. Woodcourt went in 1:00.40 for trainer Cipriano Contreras. The field for the Rebel Stakes, from the rail out: Carbone, Isaac Castillo to ride, 119 pounds Northern Flame, Julien Leparoux, 122 Common Defense, Brian Hernadez Jr., 117 Tejon Pass, Chris Landeros, 117 Magic Grant, Harry Hernandez, 117 Dimatic, Tyler Gaffalione, 117 Timberlake, Cristian Torres, 119 Next Level, Jose Riquelme, 117 Lagynos, Keith Asmussen, 119 Mena, Francisco Arrieta, 117 Just Steel, Ramon Vazquez, 117 Woodcourt, Emmanuel Esquivel, 122 Time for Truth, Rafael Bejarano, 117The Rebel Stakes has a record purse in 2024 after previously being worth $1 million.The 8 ½-furlong Rebel is Oaklawn’s third of four Kentucky Derby qualifying races and will offer 105 points to its top five finishers (50-25-15-10-5, respectively) toward starting eligibility for the first leg of the Triple Crown. Join the Inner Circle Sign up for exclusive 10% discount on orders, plus be the first to access our daily free and premium horse racing picks, articles, podcasts, and more! Sign Up
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