Whitmore

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…

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

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

Kentucky Derby

BLINKERS OFF 487: Rebel Stakes, Beholder Mile Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $1,000,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park and the $300,000 Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining stakes action this weekend at Oaklawn Park. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2021 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks

Bob Baffert has been represented by 13 horses in the Rebel Stakes (G2) – at least one starter every year since his first in 2010 – and has won the race a record seven times, finished second three times and third once, bankrolling $3,171,000 in purses. “The reason I’ve been… Read More

News

Rocket Man Looks to Upset Whitmore in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The last time C Z Rocket ran at Oaklawn, the gelding was on a 10-race losing streak and in for a $40,000 claiming price. C Z Rocket may have lost again last April, but Southern California-based trainer Peter Miller and owner Tom Kagele won big after… Read More

News

Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 12/9/20: Juvenile Filly Division Looks Strong

Welcome to the 2020 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my last vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More