Donnie K Von Hemel

Papa Dude’s Free Oaklawn Picks For Friday 4/9/21

It’s Friday before Derby Day at Oaklawn Park. Tomorrow is 24 hours away so let’s take a look at the 10-race card for some winners and see if we can […]

News

BOOM! A Burst to the Finish Line

BOOM! A BURST TO THE FINISH LINE. “They’re at the post. They’re off. Amy’s Challenge breaks best, Cosmic Burst away second…” On March 10, 2018, seven fillies gathered at Oaklawn […] Read More

News

Oaklawn Preview Part 4 of 6: The 2017 Older Males

When it comes to the older males at Oaklawn going two turns this coming season it’s safe to say things are fairly wide open. Last year it was the shippers […] Read More

News

Oaklawn Preview Part 1 of 6: Ten Trainers to Watch for in 2017

Steve Asmussen It all starts with this guy when you talk about Oaklawn Park. Last year he won the trainers title yet again as he got revenge on Chris Hartman […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Preview: Suddenbreakingnews Looks to Upset

Likely Winners #4 Suddenbreakingnews – I’ll just start off with this statement right now because its the key to everything for him: He HAS to be able to get early […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 180: Kentucky Derby Preview, Donnie K. Von Hemel Interview and Rapid-Fire Selections

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

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Local Arkansas Derby Runners Prepare to Work

Local Arkansas Derby Runners Prepare to Work Two of Oaklawn’s leading candidates for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) are scheduled to work this weekend, their final moves in preparation […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Cox and Landers Making Formidable Team

Cox and Landers Making Formidable Team Trainer Brad Cox said last spring that if prominent Arkansas automobile dealer Steve Landers would be patient, they would win races together. Cox was […] Read More

Handicapping

Oaklawn Report #5: Suddenbreakingnews Steals the Headlines

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: SUDDENBREAKINGNEWS – How good was this years running of the Southwest Stakes?? So good that I still am shaking my head in […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Suddenbreakingnews Pointing to Rebel Stakes

Suddenbreakingnews Pointing to Rebel Stakes Suddenbreakingnews will be pointed for the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) March 19 at Oaklawn, trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel said Tuesday morning. Suddenbreakingnews moved to […] Read More