Arkansas Derby

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Which Prep Was the Most Productive?

Before the Kentucky Derby we ranked the major Derby Prep races in order of how we felt they’d impact the Triple Crown.  Now that it’s all over, we’ve ranked the Prep’s […] Read More

Betting Tips

Bodemeister Looks to Make History

The year was 1882, and the Kentucky Derby was only eight years old.  That year a horse by the name of Apollo won the Kentucky Derby.  At the time, he […] Read More

Betting Tips

Ranking the Kentucky Derby Preps

The Kentucky Derby prep races can often tell us a lot about what we can expect in the actual race.  Understanding the strength of these preps can be a big key […] Read More

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #14: The Recap

First Annual Racing Dudes Oaklawn Awards Horse of the meet: Bodemeister – Even though he only ran once at Oaklawn, the Dudes just can’t deny him this award.  His Arkansas Derby […] Read More

Horse Watch

A Day With “Our Boy” Alternation

This past Saturday capped off another incredible meet at Oaklawn as Alternation crushed the invaders in the Oaklawn Handicap and Bodemeister stamped himself as the Kentucky Derby favorite by winning the Arkansas Derby […] Read More

Betting Tips

Arkansas Derby (Grade 1) Preview

Free Past Performances Likely Winners: #11 Bodemeister (VA) – When I saw this horse break his maiden at Santa Anita, my initial reaction was he had a chance to be a […] Read More

Betting Tips

Oaklawn Report #13

The Racing Festival of the South is now upon us!  Racingdudes.com will be your one stop website for this special week at Oaklawn.  We have a special guest handicapper, the […] Read More

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