Race Previews
Smarty Jones Stakes Preview: Oaklawn Takes Center Stage
Oaklawn is back, and as usual, the track has brought out the big stars. A compact field of seven have entered the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, and Hall of Fame […]
Oaklawn Park
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 273: Kentucky Derby Prep Previews and Rapid-Fire
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview three Kentucky Derby prep races – the Grade 3, $150,000 Jerome Stakes from Aqueduct, the Grade 3, $200,000 LeComte Stakes from Fair Grounds, and the […] Read More
Handicapping
Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week
1. Classic Empire 2. Dickinson 3. Stellar Wind Read More
Kentucky Derby News
Classic Empire Strikes Back in G1 Arkansas Derby
HOT SPRINGS, AR – Classic Empire, John C. Oxley’s reigning 2-year-old champion, secured his spot in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby with his victory in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 […] Read More
News
Inside Straight Shocks in G2 Oaklawn Handicap
HOT SPRINGS, AR – Randy Howg’s Inside Straight overcame traffic around the turn for home and drew off late to win the Grade 2, $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap by two lengths […] Read More
News
Whitmore Dominant Again in G3 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap
HOT SPRINGS, AR – Whitmore remained undefeated sprinting with his 3 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Grade 3, $400,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap. Trained by Ron Moquett and ridden by Ricardo Santana, […] Read More
Kentucky Derby News
Arkansas Derby Preview: Huge Opportunity Awaits for Classic Empire
The wild and crazy road to the Kentucky Derby comes to an end on Saturday with the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, and a full field of twelve horses will likely […] 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 229: Arkansas Derby Preview and Rapid-Fire
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the final major Kentucky Derby prep race, the G1 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park and give rapid-fire selections for Saturday’s stakes races around the country, […] Read More