Whitmore

Ultra-Tough Lexitonian Upsets Vanderbilt

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – “Horses don’t know their odds.” The horse racing adage proved true Saturday when the 34/1 longshot Lexitonian proved ultra-tough along the rail, outkicking the 3/1 second choice Special Reserve in the…

Saratoga

Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on Saturday at Saratoga in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1), which drew a competitive field of 9 runners. Sharing the card is the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) and Bowling Green Stakes (G2), which should provide us with several memorable… Read More

Race Recaps

Flagstaff Prevails in Tight Finish to Win Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY – Flagstaff re-emerged from the middle of a tight pack in the final yards to win the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) presented by Ford for 4-year-olds and up by a head. Trained by John Sadler and ridden by Luis Saez, Flagstaff covered the seven furlongs on a fast… Read More

Race Previews

Champion Sprinter Whitmore Looms Large Over Churchill Downs Field

LOUISVILLE, KY – Robert LaPenta, trainer Ron Moquett, and Head of Plains Partners’ Eclipse Award winner Whitmore looms large in a field of 13 for the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs presented by Ford (G1). The 7-furlong main track test goes as the 10th race Saturday with a 4:31 PM post time. Whitmore, winner of… Read More

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Race Recaps

C Z Rocket Bests Whitmore Again in Count Fleet Sprint

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The third straight showdown between local legend Whitmore and the magically revitalized C Z Rocket saw the latter best the former for the second race in a row as he won Saturday’s $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park. C Z Rocket was the… Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2021 Arkansas Derby Wagering Guide and Picks

Gary and Mary West homebred Concert Tour, the even money morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. But to do so, he will have to beat the 6-5 favorite for last month’s Rebel Stakes (G2), Caddo River. “I think the talent’s there for him to… Read More

podcast

BLINKERS OFF 491: Final Kentucky Derby Preps Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes recap preview the Road to the Kentucky Derby as well as preview the final two preps: the $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park and the $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining stakes action this… Read More

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Oaklawn Picks

Papa Dude’s Free Oaklawn Picks For Saturday 4/10/21

It’s one of the biggest days of the year at beautiful Oaklawn Park and with the apron and the grandstand open for more fans than have been allowed on the grounds in over a year, it is almost a normal Arkansas Derby Day. There are 13 races on the Saturday… Read More

Race Previews

Whitmore, C Z Rocket Renew Rivalry in Count Fleet

HOT SPRINGS, AR – So far, Whitmore and C Z Rocket have fought to a split decision. Round 3 is Saturday at Oaklawn when they tangle again in the $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) for older sprinters at 6 furlongs. “They’re two warriors,” said Peter Miller, trainer of C… Read More

Race Recaps

C Z Rocket Denies Whitmore In Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The anticipated rematch between last year’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) champion Whitmore and runner-up C Z Rocket culminated in the latter barely denying the former from a record fifth straight score in Saturday’s $200,000 Hot Springs Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Whitmore and C Z Rocket were… Read More