Synchrony

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Local Arkansas Derby Runners Prepare to Work

Local Arkansas Derby Runners Prepare to Work Two of Oaklawn’s leading candidates for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) are scheduled to work this weekend, their final moves in preparation […]

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Champion Untapable Back at Oaklawn

Champion Untapable Back at Oaklawn Champion Untapable will return to the track Saturday morning after arriving Thursday at Oaklawn, said Darren Fleming, who oversees trainer Steve Asmussen’s local division. Unraced […] Read More

Track Reports

Baffert’s Collected Favored in G3 Southwest Stakes Monday at Oaklawn Park

Hot Springs, Ark. (Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will try to collect his record-tying fifth victory in the Southwest Stakes when he sends out […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Collected Gets Feel for Oaklawn Surface

Collected Gets Feel for Oaklawn Surface Lightly raced Collected got his first feel of the Oaklawn surface Saturday morning, galloping after the renovation break for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Southwest Field Taking Shape

Z Royal to Take Shot in Southwest; Field Taking Shape Lightly raced Z Royal will make his next start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes for 3-year-olds Feb. 15 at Oaklawn, […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Von Hemel Taking Two Shots at Southwest

Von Hemel Taking Two Shots at Southwest Synchrony and Suddenbreakingnews are both being pointed for the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Feb. 15 at Oaklawn, trainer Donnie K. Von […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: An American Beauty

An American Beauty Grade 2 winner Sarah Sis drew post 2 for the $100,000 American Beauty Stakes for older fillies and mare sprinters Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn. Trainer Ingrid Mason […] Read More

News

Discreetness Throws Name Into Derby Hat With Win in Smarty Jones

Hot Springs, Ark. (Monday, Jan. 18, 2016) – Xpress Thoroughbred’s Discreetness began his 3-year-old season in the same way he ended his juvenile year – by winning a stakes. Ridden […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 161: Smarty Jones Stakes Preview

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

News

Kentucky Derby Prep Begins at Oaklawn Monday with Smarty Jones

Hot Springs, Ark. (Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016) – Oaklawn kicks off its rich Derby prep series Monday with the $150,000 Smarty Jones led by multiple stakes winner Toews On Ice, […] Read More