Carousel Stakes

Edgeway Impressive in Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hronis Racing’s Edgeway was the slight 6/5 second choice behind even-money favorite Frank’s Rockette, but the odds didn’t matter at the finish with Edgeway holding a 3/4-length advantage at the wire.…

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2021 Arkansas Derby Wagering Guide and Picks

Gary and Mary West homebred Concert Tour, the even money morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. But to do so, he will have to beat the 6-5 favorite for last month’s Rebel Stakes (G2), Caddo River. “I think the talent’s there for him to… Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 163: Oaklawn Park & Gulfstream Park Recaps

The Magic Mike Show guys recap the weekend’s best races from Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park, including the Carousel Stakes, the Bachelor Stakes, and the Unbridled Stakes. Thoroughbred Racing Dudes · The Magic Mike Show 163: Oaklawn Park & Gulfstream Park Recaps The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward… Read More

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Mia Mischief Reigns Supreme

Three big-time stakes efforts dotted the landscape last weekend, with each winner finding success in different, yet still impressive, ways. Let’s take a look at who made our latest Three Stars of the Week: 1. Mia Mischief Owner Stonestreet Stables almost retired her at the end of 2019, but they… Read More

Race Recaps

Mia Mischief Mighty in Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Stonestreet Stables’ Mia Mischief avenged her defeat in last year’s running with a mighty powerful performance in the stretch to win Saturday’s $125,000 Carousel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Breaking smartly from the far outside post 8 as the 3/2 second choice under Ricardo Santana, Jr., Mia Mischief… Read More

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Somobombs: Oaklawn and Gulfstream Park Picks for April 25, 2020

Tough cards today at both Gulfstream and Oaklawn Park. Get those Somobombs now on the Handicapping Products page! Purchase the Grid or the Grid + Tickets by track or you can now SUBSCRIBE to get every Somo Bomb card + Racing Dudes picks! That’s right. I’m now offering Somobomb subscriptions with… Read More

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Racing Dudes 2020 Carousel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Released

Although just a $125,000 purse, the 6-furlong Carousel Stakes has attracted two millionaire Grade 1 winners (Bellafina and Mia Mischief) and a multiple Oaklawn stakes winner, Amy’s Challenge. “We were always going to try and bring her back in an easier spot than her last few races, which have been contentious… Read More

Race Previews

Carousel Stakes Preview: Bellafina Making 2020 Debut

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Kaleem Shah’s multiple Grade 1-winning filly Bellafina is set to make her 2020 debut in this Saturday’s 6-furlong $125,000 Carousel Stakes, but seven others – including three stakes winners – will not make it easy for her. Bellafina represents the class of the field, having won six… 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 Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods,… Read More

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Racing Dudes 2020 Carousel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Presale

The stars are invading Oaklawn Park for another weekend as Grade 1 winners Bellafina and Eight Rings are in town from California for the $125,000 Carousel Stakes and $100,000 Bachelor Stakes! These races are LOADED! Looking to cash in BIG on this massive card Saturday? Keep reading. This Inside Track to the Carousel Stakes… Read More