Smarty Jones Stakes

Oaklawn Park Replay | Smarty Jones Stakes 2024

Catching Freedom won the 2024 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park, a 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race. Watch the replay & get the Racing Dudes’ expert analysis, then tell […]

Kentucky Derby

Horse Racing Trivia Tuesday | Smarty Jones & Jerome Stakes

It’s time for Horse Racing Trivia Tuesday! Magic hosts as Aaron (the Racing Dudes daily handicapper) competes against a new contestant! This week’s rival: Vinny Blond, the man behind the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2023 Smarty Jones Stakes Replay | Victory Formation Stays Unbeaten After Kentucky Derby Prep

Victory Formation won the 2023 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park to earn 10 points toward the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1). The Brad Cox trainee is now undefeated through 3 […] Read More

Handicapping

2023 Smarty Jones Stakes Preview & FREE Picks | Is Victory Formation the REAL DEAL?

Aaron previews the 2023 Smarty Jones Stakes from Oaklawn Park, then gives his top picks & long shots from this important 3-year-old prep race. The race is an official Kentucky […] Read More

Triple Crown

2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Simplification

Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at early 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Simplification, whose Mucho Macho Man Stakes victory proved he deserves a chance at earning Kentucky Derby points […] Read More

Fantasy Horse Racing

2022 Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: Real Dynasty Starts At The Top

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Newgrange

Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at early 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Newgrange, who stamped himself a legitimate contender after his gate-to-wire victory in the Sham Stakes (G3) at […] Read More

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2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Dash Attack

Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at early 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Dash Attack, whose Smarty Jones Stakes kept him undefeated in 2 starts thus far for trainer Kenny […] Read More

Video

2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Courvoisier

Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at early 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Courvoisier, who splashed home a slow winner of the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. With a win at […] Read More

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Way Too Early 2022 Kentucky Derby Picks #3

Aaron gives his third round of way too early 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) picks. See who made his top 5 after the action-packed weekend of horse racing that included Sham […] Read More