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Nodouble Preview: Arkansas-Breds Take Center Stage

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A full, diverse field of Arkansas-breds take center stage where the sun always shines in Saturday’s $150,000 Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The Nodouble is […]

Race Previews

Gazebo Preview: Undefeated Jaxon Traveler Makes Seasonal Bow

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen’s undefeated Jaxon Traveler makes his seasonal debut while racing outside the state of Maryland for the first time in Saturday’s […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Keepmeinmind Likely For Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Robertino Diodoro said Thursday morning that he’s leaning toward starting Keepmeinmind in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 10 at Oaklawn. Diodoro said Keepmeinmind […] 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

Rocket Man Looks to Upset Whitmore in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The last time C Z Rocket ran at Oaklawn, the gelding was on a 10-race losing streak and in for a $40,000 claiming price. C Z […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Get Her Number Makes Return In Rebel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – American Pharoah won the Rebel Stakes (G2) in 2015 at Oaklawn. Now, the winner of the 2020 American Pharoah Stakes (G1), Get Her Number, will try […] 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

Columns

Learning From The Best In Horse Racing

The last two weekends were especially great for horse racing fans. Several Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races showcased potential developing superstars, Monomoy Girl made her successful return, and Will’s Secret […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Baffert Looks to Add to Rebel Success

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Perhaps no trainer in Oaklawn’s 117-year history has had a tighter hold on a high-end race than Bob Baffert. That race, of course, is the Rebel […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Honeybee Preview: Cox Fillies Look Tough

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Brad Cox’s barn sends a pair of tough-looking fillies searching for their first graded success in Saturday’s $300,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The […] Read More