Taking advantage of a pace meltdown, Sandman launched a sharp rally around the far turn at Oaklawn Park to win the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) in decisive fashion.

Coal Battle and Cornucopian are leading contenders in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby, a major Kentucky Derby qualifier, and Kentucky Oaks prospects will square off in the $750,000 Fantasy Stakes

After impressing bettors with a season-opening win in the San Felipe (G2), Journalism emerged as the favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5.