Oaklawn Park Preview

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 […]

Kentucky Derby

Bachelor Stakes Preview: Eight Rings, Asmussen Pair Face Off

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1 winner Eight Rings is scheduled to make his long-awaited 2020 debut this Saturday in the $100,000 Bachelor Stakes, a […] Read More

Race Previews

Oaklawn Park 4/24 Race 10 Preview: Sophomore Sprinters Seeking Success

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A baker’s dozen 3-year-old males have entered the featured event at Oaklawn Park on Friday, April 24. The 6-furlong allowance/optional claiming sprint is the 10th and […] Read More

Race Previews

Apple Blossom Preview: Loaded Field Presents Tough Betting Challenge

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Eight graded stakes winners – including five Grade 1 victors and the defending Kentucky Oaks (G1) champion – comprise the 14-strong field of fillies and mares […] Read More

Race Previews

Count Fleet Preview: Whitmore Seeking Third Title

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Oaklawn Park’s legendary sprinter Whitmore will be seeking his third title in this Saturday’s edition of the $350,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3), facing off against 10 […] Read More

Race Previews

Rainbow Miss Preview: VanMeter Sends a Pair Seeking Black Type

A field of eight Arkansas-bred 3-year-old fillies will compete for black-type honors in Friday’s $100,000 Rainbow Miss Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Trainer William VanMeter has entered a pair of Shortleaf […] Read More

News

Oaklawn Preview Part 3 of 6: The 2017 Older Females

While the Arkansas Derby will always get the most attention at Oaklawn, the Apple Blossom Handicap actually has been just as productive over the years. It serves as the main […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Preview Part 3 of 6: The Older Females

While the Arkansas Derby will always get the most attention at Oaklawn, the Apple Blossom Handicap actually has been just as productive over the years. It serves as the main […] Read More

General

Oaklawn Preview Part 2 of 6: The Trainers

Steve Asmussen He’s won the trainers title two years in a row, and lets face it…he can win it again if he wants to do so. Asmussen will overwhelm you […] Read More

Betting Tips

Oaklawn Preview Part 1 of 6: The Jockeys

It’s that time of year again….FINALLY!!! Welcome to the first of six write-ups on our home track: OAKLAWN PARK. In this series we will cover the jockeys, trainers, older males, […] Read More