Silver State

Papa Dudes 2021 Oaklawn Awards

It’s always a sad Sunday when the Oaklawn meet comes to an end because for the many devoted Oaklawn fans, myself included, a huge void will be in our lives for the next few days.…

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dudes Free Picks For Oaklawn Park 4/23/21

It’s been a week since my wife and I journeyed to Oaklawn Park for live racing. Because of the pandemic, it had been almost 2 years since our last visit and we were not disappointed. The racing was fantastic with the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older males and the Apple… Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Sun Shines Bright at Oaklawn

Some horses just know how to win, no matter the competition level or location, and there could’ve been no better examples of that sentiment than what we saw at Oaklawn Park this weekend. Even without any Kentucky Derby (G1) or Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races on the slate, we had… Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Extends Hot Streak With Oaklawn Handicap Victory

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State extended his hot streak to 5 straight wins after coming out on top in a thrilling finish to Saturday’s $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn Park. Silver State broke from the rail as the 9/2 co-third choice… Read More

( Content Continues Below Ad )

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dudes Free Picks For Oaklawn 4/17/21

For the 2nd Saturday in a row, Oaklawn Park features the best racing in the country highlighted by the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) and the Apple Blossom (G1), both with million dollar purses. There are 12 races on the card and it is full of challenges for the best of handicappers.… Read More

Race Previews

Oaklawn Handicap Preview: Express Train Makes Next Stop

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Great racing continues at Oaklawn Park with Saturday’s $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2), which drew a field of 8 older horses in a field that lacks a true superstar but offers perhaps the day’s best betting opportunity. Carded as race 9, the Oaklawn Handicap is set… Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Narrowly Champions Essex

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State narrowly outkicked Rated R Superstar to champion Saturday’s $500,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Silver State was the 6/5 favorite as he broke from post 5 under Ricardo Santana Jr. and settled off the pace, ahead of only… Read More

( Content Continues Below Ad )

Kentucky Derby

BLINKERS OFF 487: Rebel Stakes, Beholder Mile Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $1,000,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park and the $300,000 Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining stakes action this weekend at Oaklawn Park. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly… Read More

News

Silver State Favored In Tough Essex Handicap

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State is the 2/1 program favorite for the $500,000 Essex Handicap for older horses at 1 1/16 miles Saturday at Oaklawn. Probable post time for the Essex, which goes as the seventh of 12 races, is 3:08 PM (Central).… Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Slips By In Fifth Season

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State slipped by a game Hunka Burning Love in the late stages to win Saturday’s $150,000 Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Silver State broke a bit slowly from post 4 under Ricardo Santana Jr. as the 4/5 favorite but soon settled… Read More