Will Take Charge

A Sporting Chance

On a rainy day similar to the last few, the horses settle in for the evening on the back side at Oaklawn Park. Approximately 1,500 horses call this place home […]

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Veteran Jockey Jon Court Chooses Nixall

If there’s one thing Jon Court knows, it’s riding. Amassing $97,542,378 in earnings over his career, he was the leading rider at Oaklawn in 2000, Jon Court was once again […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Ortiz Jr. to Ride Whitmore in Rebel

Ortiz Jr. to Ride Whitmore in Rebel Irad Ortiz Jr. will ride Whitmore in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) March 19 at Oaklawn, co-owner/trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs said. […] Read More

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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

Podcast

Blinkers Off 091: Super Saturday Previews

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

Photos

A Photo Tribute to Will Take Charge

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Sources: Will Take Charge Hurt and Retiring

Will Take Charge was injured in training this morning and will be forced into early retirement, horse racing sources told the Thoroughbred Racing Dudes. Here’s how it all played out on Twitter today: […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings

Older Males 1. Palace Malice – Skipping the Woodward…is something up? 2. Wise Dan – Set to return this weekend at Saratoga. Amazingly he’s still very much in the hunt for […] Read More

Saratoga

Saratoga Yearling Sale Results

Hip Sex Sire Dam Consignor Buyer Price 1 C HAT TRICK (JPN) FAIRWAY MEADOW ROMANS RACING & SALES AGENT GEORGE BOLTON $55,000 2 C KITTEN’S JOY FASTBRIDLED MILL RIDGE SALES […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings

Older Males 1. Palace Malice – Complete flop in the Whitney last weekend…he’s lucky none of his major challengers are doing much in this division. 2. Wise Dan – Skipping […] Read More