Fantasy Stakes

Venetian Harbor Appears at Oaklawn Park; Fantasy Next

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Richard Baltas’ graded stakes-winning filly Venetian Harbor appeared at Oaklawn Park on Friday morning, working 5 furlongs in 1:00.80 as she prepares for a start in […]

Kentucky Oaks

Lazy Daisy Aiming for Return in Fantasy

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Doug O’Neill confirmed that his 3-year-old filly Lazy Daisy is aiming to return to the races in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3), scheduled on May 1 […] Read More

News

Oaklawn Moves Arkansas Derby to May 2

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Oaklawn announced today that it is moving its signature race – the Arkansas Derby (G1) – from Saturday, April 11, to Saturday, May 2, closing day […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Lady Apple Kentucky-Bound After Fantasy Win

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Phoenix Thoroughbred and KatieRich Stables’ Lady Apple made her connections’ dreams of running in the Kentucky Oaks come true when she snuck through along the ral to […] Read More

Race Recaps

Sassy Sienna Squeezes Out Score In G3 Fantasy

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Medallion Racing and Jerry McClanahan’s Sassy Sienna squeezed out a significant score by the slimmest of margins over Wonder Gadot in Friday’s Grade 3, $400,000 Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn Park. […] Read More

News

Champion Stellar Wind Returns a Winner in G1 Apple Blossom

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Making her first start since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff last November, Hronis Racing, LLC’s Stellar Wind returned in fine fashion to win the Grade […] Read More

News

Ever So Clever Upsets Field in G3 Fantasy

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Clearview Stable’s Ever So Clever stamped her ticket to the Kentucky Oaks with a come-from-behind victory in the Grade 3, $400,000 Fantasy Stakes. Winless in her previous five […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 228: Apple Blossom Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the G1 Apple Blossom from Oaklawn Park and give rapid-fire selections for Friday’s stakes races around the country, including the G1 Maker’s 46 Mile at […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Barn Notes: Whitmore Pointed Toward G3 Count Fleet

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Whitmore exited “crazy good” from his powerful 6-length victory in his sprint stakes debut, the $125,000 Hot Springs for older horses on Saturday at Oaklawn, co-owner/trainer Ron […] Read More

News

California Shipper It Tiz Well Wins G3 Honeybee Stakes, Earns 50 Kentucky Oaks Points

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC’s It Tiz Well earned herself 50 points towards eligibility in the Kentucky Oaks and a return trip to Oaklawn for the Grade 3, […] Read More