Steve Asmussen

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Midnight Bourbon

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 2 weeks away, I’m back for my second year of analyzing some of the top contenders’ pedigrees. This week’s subject: Midnight Bourbon Bred by […]

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 […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dudes Free Picks For Oaklawn 4/18/21

It’s the Sunday after a gigantic and exciting Saturday at Oaklawn Park and I must admit it’s a bit of a letdown. But, the racing doesn’t stop and it’s time […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dudes Free Picks For Oaklawn Park 4/16/21

After the exciting Arkansas Derby (G1) last week, we hop right back in with another great weekend of racing at beautiful Oaklawn Park. To make it extra special this week, […] Read More

Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Super Stock

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) less than 3 weeks away, I’m back for my second year of analyzing some of the top contenders’ pedigrees. This week’s subject: Super Stock Trained by […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Super Stock’s Arkansas Derby Win True Family Affair

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Perhaps no horse in trainer Steve Asmussen’s massive collection means more to his family than Super Stock, the upset winner of Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dude’s Free Oaklawn Picks For Friday 4/9/21

It’s Friday before Derby Day at Oaklawn Park. Tomorrow is 24 hours away so let’s take a look at the 10-race card for some winners and see if we can […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dude’s Free Oaklawn Park Picks for Friday 4/2/21

It’s another new week of racing at Oaklawn Park and we’re back to hit some winners on this solid Good Friday card. The action is starting to heat up from […] Read More

Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dude’s Free Oaklawn Park Picks for Saturday 3/27/21

HOT SPRINGS, AR – After betting an entire card on Friday at Oaklawn, I decided to zero in my best bets of the day for Saturday. It’s an 11 race-card […] Read More

Race Previews

Louisiana Derby Preview: Final Prep On The Bayou

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The year’s biggest race on the Bayou is set for this Saturday’s 108th running of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. Expect a […] Read More