Essex Handicap

BLINKERS OFF 603: Kentucky Derby Bold Takes and Rapid-Fire Picks

The Racing Dudes take a closer look and dish out some bold takes for the upcoming 2023 Kentucky Derby. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining […]

Oaklawn Picks

2023 Essex Handicap Preview & FREE Picks | Last Samurai Riding Razorback Momentum For Lukas

Aaron previews the 2023 Essex Handicap (G3) from Oaklawn Park, then gives his top picks & long shots. The D. Wayne Lukas trainee Last Samurai is riding strong momentum after […] Read More

Race Recaps

2022 Essex Handicap Replay & Reaction | Rated R Superstar Edges The Competition

The Racing Dudes team reacts to the 2019 race champion Rated R Superstar winning Saturday’s Essex Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park, then discuss who they like moving forward, including any […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

2022 Essex Handicap Preview, FREE Picks, & Longshots | Plainsman, Warrior’s Charge Form Double Cox Threat

Aaron Halterman previews the field for the 2022 Essex Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park, then gives his top picks and longshots. Plainsman and Warrior’s Charge form a double threat for […] Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Narrowly Champions Essex

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State narrowly outkicked Rated R Superstar to champion Saturday’s $500,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Silver State was the […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 487: Rebel Stakes, Beholder Mile Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $1,000,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park and the $300,000 Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2021 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks

Bob Baffert has been represented by 13 horses in the Rebel Stakes (G2) – at least one starter every year since his first in 2010 – and has won the […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dude’s Saturday Stakes Picks: Oaklawn Park

I must be getting old, because I can’t believe that I forgot: this is Rebel Stakes (G2) Week at Oaklawn Park! The second-best day of the meet is the perfect […] Read More

News

Silver State Favored In Tough Essex Handicap

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State is the 2/1 program favorite for the $500,000 Essex Handicap for older horses at 1 1/16 miles Saturday […] Read More

Race Recaps

Night Ops Clears Away Late in Essex

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Steve Landers Racing’s Night Ops split foes gamely before getting up to and past the leader, then cleared away late to capture Saturday’s $350,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn […] Read More