Steve Asmussen

Mia Mischief Mighty in Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Stonestreet Stables’ Mia Mischief avenged her defeat in last year’s running with a mighty powerful performance in the stretch to win Saturday’s $125,000 Carousel Stakes at Oaklawn […]

Kentucky Derby

Bachelor Stakes Preview: Eight Rings, Asmussen Pair Face Off

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1 winner Eight Rings is scheduled to make his long-awaited 2020 debut this Saturday in the $100,000 Bachelor Stakes, a […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Asmussen Stable Trains En Masse on Monday Morning at Oaklawn Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Steve Asmussen sent a total of nine horses – including seven 3-year-olds – out for timed works on Monday morning at Oaklawn Park as the Hall […] Read More

News

Bellafina “Unbelievable” in Final Major Work for Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Jockey Joe Talamo was more than exuberant after riding Bellafina in her final major work on Saturday, describing the filly’s sharp Oaklawn Park effort as “Unbelievable” as […] Read More

Race Previews

Apple Blossom Preview: Loaded Field Presents Tough Betting Challenge

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Eight graded stakes winners – including five Grade 1 victors and the defending Kentucky Oaks (G1) champion – comprise the 14-strong field of fillies and mares […] Read More

Race Previews

Count Fleet Preview: Whitmore Seeking Third Title

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Oaklawn Park’s legendary sprinter Whitmore will be seeking his third title in this Saturday’s edition of the $350,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3), facing off against 10 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Eight Rings Fires Bullet at Oaklawn Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Bob Baffert’s Grade 1-winning colt Eight Rings fired a bullet best-of-29 5-furlong work from the gate in :59.00 at Oaklawn Park on Friday as he gears […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Basin Headlines Stacked Oaklawn Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With several major circuits’ schedules on hold due to COVID-19, the Kentucky Derby (G1) Trail action unofficially continues this Saturday in a 13-strong stacked edition of […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Basin Among Final Workers for Oaklawn Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Jackpot Farm’s Grade 1 winner Basin put in his final work on Monday at Oaklawn Park in preparation for Saturday’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes. A busy Monday […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Several Top 3-Year-Olds Anticipated for Oaklawn Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With much of the Kentucky Derby (G1) Trail on hold until further notice, this Saturday’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes is shaping up to be one of the […] Read More