Oaklawn Circles & Squares Analysis for April 10
Emily Gullikson analyzes the Oaklawn Park April 10 card and provides her OptixEQ analysis. […]
Arkansas Derby
Concert Tour, Hozier give Baffert another strong hand in Arkansas Derby
Bob Baffert will be heavily favored to carry off the hardware in Saturday’s $1 million 1 1/8-mile Derby at Oaklawn Park, with stable companions Concert Tour and Hozier comprising one-third of the field. […]
Kentucky Derby points leader Nadal injured, retired
Leading Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Nadal exited a workout with an injury that has prompted his retirement, as first reported by the Blood-Horse. A perfect 4-for-4 after winning the second division of the Arkansas Derby […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Baffert duo dazzles in Arkansas Derby
Charlatan and Nadal posted convincing wins in split divisions of the May 2 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. The unbeaten 3-year-olds confirmed their status as top contenders for the Kentucky Derby, which has been […]
Nadal impresses winning Arkansas Derby second division with new tactics
Following wire-to-wire wins in his first three starts, Nadal displayed valuable tractability and remained perfect with a sharp three-length victory in the second division of Saturday’s $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1). Bob Baffert won both divisions […]
No anxious moments for Charlatan in Arkansas Derby division romp
Taking an uncontested lead soon after the start, odds-on favorite Charlatan turned Saturday’s first division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park into a paid workout. With Martin Garcia up, Charlatan set fractions […]
Five points to ponder: Arkansas Derby doubleheader
Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) turned into a doubleheader when 22 horses entered, but the two divisions didn’t stack up evenly at Oaklawn Park. The first division marks the eagerly anticipated stakes debut of Charlatan, who […]
Arkansas Derby divisions 1 & 2 OptixEQ Analysis
Oaklawn Park Saturday OptixEQ Analysis and graphs present both divisions of the Arkansas Derby and a bonus in the Okalawn Handicap! […]
Nadal, Wells Bayou provide plenty of speed in second Arkansas Derby division
While Charlatan will be heavily favored to dominate the first split of Saturday’s $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1), the second division of the 9-furlong Road to the Kentucky Derby prep at Oaklawn Park is relatively contentious. […]
Charlatan looms as heavy favorite in first Arkansas Derby division
Having drawn comparisons with Triple Crown winner Justify early in his career, Charlatan will make his highly-anticipated stakes debut Saturday in the first division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. Pushed back […]