Rebel Stakes

Nadal Aces Latest Test in Rebel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A month removed from passing his first exam in the form of graded stakes foes, Nadal aced his latest test on Saturday, this time overcoming an off […]

Kentucky Derby

Rebel Stakes Preview: Nadal Ready to Stretch Out in Distance

For the second straight season, the horse racing world will turn to Oaklawn Park and the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) for a feel-good narrative. Last year’s Rebel split into […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2020 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Released

Bob Baffert’s Nadal looks to stretch out for the first time and secure his spot atop the 2020 Kentucky Derby rankings in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 430: Rebel Stakes Preview, Coronavirus, and FBI Raids

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, a Kentucky Derby prep race featuring Bob Baffert’s Nadal (42:34 – 54:30). The Dudes also discuss the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Nadal “Checks All the Boxes” According to D. Wayne Lukas

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Nadal Arrives to Oaklawn Looking to Give Baffert Seventh Rebel Win

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is No. 1 in Rebel Stakes victories, and his latest hope, Nadal, will break from post No. 1 in the […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Presale

Bob Baffert’s Nadal looks to stretch out for the first time and secure his spot atop the 2020 Kentucky Derby rankings in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 369: Louisiana and Sunland Derby Previews

The Racing Dudes preview the weekend’s two Kentucky Derby Prep races, including the season’s first 100-point race, the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds, and the Sunland Derby (G3) at […] Read More

Podcast

THE MAGIC MIKE SHOW 056: Rebel Rebel Recap

The Magic Mike Show recaps the big Saturday from Oaklawn Park, including the twin editions of the Rebel Stakes. The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Oaklawn Puts on a Show

Oaklawn Park was the center of the horse racing world last weekend with one of the best cards of the season, including two runnings of the Rebel Stakes (G2). Needless […] Read More