Oaklawn Park

Bellafina “Unbelievable” in Final Major Work for Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Jockey Joe Talamo was more than exuberant after riding Bellafina in her final major work on Saturday, describing the filly’s sharp Oaklawn Park effort as “Unbelievable” as […]

Race Recaps

Ce Ce Guns Down Ollie’s Candy in Apple Blossom

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Bo Hirsch homebred Ce Ce gunned down a very game Ollie’s Candy in the final stages to win Saturday’s $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park. Breaking […] Read More

Race Recaps

Whitmore Wins Record Third Count Fleet Sprint

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Ron Moquett’s local legend Whitmore took command off of the far turn and powered his way to home to win the $350,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap […] Read More

Race Previews

Merneith Takes Third Stab at Breaking Maiden

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Bob Baffert’s 3-year-old filly Merneith – once considered Baffert’s best chance at winning this year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) – will try to break her maiden at […] Read More

Handicapping

Ricky’s Rockets: Oaklawn Park Picks for April 19, 2020

I want to give a shoutout to the Racing Dudes team for putting out a great Apple Blossom Guide on Saturday. There were some great races and the guide gave […] Read More

Handicapping

Somobombs: Oaklawn and Gulfstream Park Picks for April 18, 2020

Somobombs are back! I’m not going to sugarcoat it, it’s been tough. But we stay the course and have to keep reminding ourselves. IT JUST TAKES ONE HIT! Get the Somobombs […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Apple Blossom Wagering Guide and Picks Released

Serengeti Empress had to beat 13 rivals to win the country’s biggest race for 3-year-old fillies last year. She will have to beat the same number to win one of […] 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

Kentucky Derby

Eight Rings Fires Bullet at Oaklawn Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1-winning colt Eight Rings fired a bullet best-of-29 5-furlong work from the gate in :59.00 at Oaklawn Park on Friday as he gears […] Read More