Bob Baffert

Arkansas Derby Contender Spotlight: Nadal

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Nadal will attempt to keep his unblemished streak intact in Saturday’s 2nd division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn […]

Kentucky Derby

Arkansas Derby Contender Spotlight: Charlatan

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will try to add another notch in his title belt on Saturday when the heavily-hyped Charlatan breaks from the rail […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Arkansas Derby Wagering Guide and Picks Presale

This Inside Track to the Arkansas Derby wagering guide gives you an inside look at the three stakes races running at Oaklawn Park on May 2, 2020, including the historic Arkansas […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Bachelor Stakes Preview: Eight Rings, Asmussen Pair Face Off

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1 winner Eight Rings is scheduled to make his long-awaited 2020 debut this Saturday in the $100,000 Bachelor Stakes, a […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 437: Carousel, Bachelor Previews and Mailbag

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $125,000 Carousel Stakes and $100,000 Bachelor Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Then the Dudes dust off the mailbag and answer some listener questions. Featuring your resident […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 4/23/20: Charlatan and Nadal Prep for Arkansas

Welcome to the 2020 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest […] Read More

News

Improbable Completes First Work Toward Oaklawn Handicap

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1-winning colt Improbable completed his first work toward the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) on Tuesday, covering 4 furlongs in :49.60 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Several Star Sophomores Dot Santa Anita Park on Monday

ARCADIA, CA – Several star sophomores dotted the Santa Anita Park workout report on Monday, led by the 2019 Champion 2 Year Old Colt as well as a pair of […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Oaklawn Park On Top Yet Again

Oaklawn Park once again took center stage with both of the weekend’s stakes events as the Hot Springs, Arkansas, track continues to lead the way during the pandemic. Let’s take […] Read More

Race Previews

Merneith Takes Third Stab at Breaking Maiden

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Bob Baffert’s 3-year-old filly Merneith – once considered Baffert’s best chance at winning this year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) – will try to break her maiden at […] Read More