Current Tag: Arkansas Derby
Will Keepmeinmind’s final path to the Kentucky Derby be through the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn or the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland?
POSTED: March 19, 2021
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Trainer Robertino Diodoro said Thursday morning that he’s leaning toward starting Keepmeinmind in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 10 at Oaklawn....
Arkansas Racing Commission Sidelines Bob Baffert 15 Days
POSTED: July 15, 2020
The Arkansas Racing Commission as expected suspended trainer Bob Baffert for positive tests on both Gamine and Charlatan. Following is the ruling: Trainer Bob Baffert...
St. Croix Native Lebron Putting Down Roots at Gulfstream after Riding Across US
POSTED: May 30, 2020
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Jockey Victor Lebron has been the definition of a journeyman jockey during his career, amassing 1,759 victories and $30.9 million in...
Nadal Retired with Condylar Fracture
POSTED: May 28, 2020
Top Kentucky Derby prospect and undefeated Nadal was injured during a workout this morning at Santa Anita. The injury was diagnosed after the 3-year-old colt by...
Fast Horses and Fast Judgements
POSTED: May 27, 2020
I have often said, in only half jest, that Google rules the world. The internet search engine has evolved to almost an untouchable entity with...
Baffert Gets a Double Dip of Derby with Two Cherries on Top
POSTED: May 3, 2020
Jerry Bailey said Bob Baffert refers to his good horses two ways: “Cherry” and SuperCherry.” Bailey said Baffert referred to Arrogate with the latter descriptive....
Pletcher has Plenty of Power to Seek Sixth Arkansas Derby
POSTED: May 2, 2020
Trainer Todd Pletcher has won the Arkansas Derby a record five times and he’ll have two chances to increase that total when he sends out...
