Arkansas Derby

From Last to First, Creator Pulls Upset in G1 Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 16, 2016) – WinStar Farm’s Creator powered home from dead last in the field of 12 to pull off an upset in the 80th edition […]

News

Bob Baffert Bids for Another G1 Arkansas Derby Win With Cupid

Hot Springs, Ark. (Friday, April 15, 2016) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert bids for his third victory in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) when he sends out 2-1 […] Read More

Handicapping

Handicapping the Arkansas Derby

With the 2016 Kentucky Derby fast approaching, the field is finally taking shape for the “greatest 2-minutes in sports.” In fact, there is only one major prep race left on […] Read More

Dudes Challenge

$250 All-Stakes Dudes Challenge at DerbyWars

The Dudes Challenge is back at it again this weekend with our “$250 All-Stakes Dudes Challenge“. Saturday, April 16th at Oaklawn Park and Keeneland. We’ve lowered the entry down to $11 and capped it […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Melatonin Looks to Prove He’s No Fluke

Pletcher Horses Finalize Derby Day Preparations Todd Pletcher’s trio of hopefuls for the Racing Festival of the South at Oaklawn Park went out for their last preparatory gallops before competing […] Read More

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Racing Festival of the South: Grade 1 Arkansas Derby Preview

The Pace Scenario Speed – Discreetness, Unbridled Outlaw, Cupid Stalkers – Cutacorner, American Pioneer, Dazzling Gem, Gray Sky, Gettysburg Closers – Creator, Suddenbreakingnews, Whitmore, Luna de Loco The key to […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 176: Racing Festival of the South and Keeneland Stakes Previews

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

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Super Saks Gives Lukas 15th Festival Win in Carousel

Hot Springs, Ark. (Thursday, April 14, 2016) – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas earned his 15th career Racing Festival of the South stakes victory Thursday when Super Saks captured […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Pletcher Hoping Oaklawn Luck Continues

When he came from off the pace and dug down deep inside the sixteenth pole to edge stable mate Stanford just before the wire in the Gulfstream Park (G2) Handicap […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Cupid Arrives for Arkansas Derby, Installed as 2-1 Favorite

Accompanied by the rest of the contingent of California horses jetting in to contest Oaklawn Park’s Racing Festival of the South, Cupid settled in nicely on Wednesday afternoon as he […] Read More