Rachel Alexandra

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Hall of Fame Jockey Calvin Borel to Retire

Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel has retired, effectively immediately, his agent, Larry Melancon, confirmed Wednesday morning at Oaklawn. Borel, Oaklawn’s leading rider in 1995 and 2001, couldn’t be reached […]

News

American Pharoah Bobblehorse Giveaway Tops 2016 Promotions

Hot Springs, Ark. (Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015) – On the day Oaklawn kicks off its rich 3-year-old stakes series with the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, the track will pay tribute […] Read More

News

Trending This Week: Horse Racing on Social Media

Everything from Beholder running in the Pacific Classic to Victor Espinoza appearing on Jimmy Fallon. If it happened this week on social media, we were talking about it. Let’s recap some of […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Ocean Knight: Has Curlin Sired a Triple Crown Threat?

When it comes to spotting a classic candidate in early January, perhaps the easiest tell is to look for the horse with the best pedigree and the best connections. This […] Read More

General

Blinkers Off 004: Stakes Previews and Top Oaklawn Moments Podcast Released

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

Horse Watch

Pletcher Explodes at Gulfstream

Never has there been a day so dominant for Todd Pletcher. The eyes of the horse racing nation were on three races at Gulfstream Park this Sunday afternoon; races seven, nine, and […] Read More

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #2

3 Stars of the Week: -1st Star – Absinthe Minded (KY) – Has there ever been a horse that deserved a win in The Pippin Stakes as much as Absinthe Minded did? She […] Read More