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Baffert Horses Test Positive for Banned Substance

Just as racing resumes – or prepares to do so – at horse tracks around the United States, news emerges of two horses trained by Bob Baffert testing positive for lidocaine. The banned substance is declared to have the potential to disguise lameness in horses. Not only are the horses connected to Baffert, one is […] Read More

Posted on: May 29, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes – May 2, 2020

It’s another light Saturday in terms of tracks that will actually be up and running, but there’s a very big caveat to that. There are a number of quality races on tap, including one of the key stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Let’s take a look. Arkansas Derby 1 There’s even more […] Read More

Posted on: May 1, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Oaklawn Announces Big Changes for Arkansas Derby

Traditionally, the Arkansas Derby is one of the biggest stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. That’s still the case this time around, even though the horse racing calendar has been flipped on its head in the current environment. The Arkansas Derby is still on tap to be run this Saturday. Initially scheduled for […] Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Arkansas Derby

Baffert Horses Test Positive for Banned Substance

Saturday Stakes – May 2, 2020

Oaklawn Announces Big Changes for Arkansas Derby

Tampa Bay Derby Draws 12 With Candy Man Rocket Favorite

San Felipe Odds: Life Is Good Heavy Favorite Over 6 Challengers

Gotham Stakes: Highly Motivated Leads Field of 8 at Aqueduct

Kentucky Derby Profile: Essential Quality

Fountain Of Youth: Greatest Honour Heads Field of 10

Tampa Bay Derby Draws 12 With Candy Man Rocket Favorite

San Felipe Odds: Life Is Good Heavy Favorite Over 6 Challengers

Gotham Stakes: Highly Motivated Leads Field of 8 at Aqueduct

Kentucky Derby Profile: Essential Quality

Fountain Of Youth: Greatest Honour Heads Field of 10