The first division of the Arkansas Derby goes as race 11 on a 14-race card that gets under way at noon CT. The second division is race 13, with the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap between those two as.
- Baffert has won the Arkansas Derby twice, with subsequent Kentucky Derby runner-up Bodemeister in 2012 and with eventual Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah in 2015. Baffert-trained Improbable, co-owned by Jack Wolf's Starlight Racing, finished second in last year's Arkansas Derby behind Omaha Beach.
- Our featured races this week are: the two divisions of the the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, which was moved from April 11 to May 2 after Churchill Downs announced the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve would be rescheduled to Sept. The 2020 Arkansas Derby drew enough interest that the race was split into two divisions with post time for.
- Arkansas Derby Odds Oaklawn Park 2021 Horse Racing Lines. There are currently no lines available for this sport. Either there are no odds open to bet on, or the sport is not in season at this time. You can check back soon or bet on any of the online sportsbook lines and betting odds listed below: NFL Lines.
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This Saturday, at an empty Oaklawn Park, is the 84th running of the Arkansas Derby, one of the Kentucky Derby prep races in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Last year at the Arkansas Derby we saw Omaha Beach grab the lead on the backstretch to capture the win over Improbable on a sloppy track.
This year, the Arkansas Derby will run not one, but two 11-horse, $500,000 division races to close out the Oaklawn Park meet. Each division will carry the full 170 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. And don't forget, the Kentucky Derby was rescheduled for Saturday, September 5.
The Arkansas Derby has produced only four Kentucky Derby winners overall. However, 69 Arkansas Derby runners have made the Run for the Roses since 1997. One of the most famous Arkansas Derby winners, of course, is American Pharoah, and it seems like just yesterday when the eventual Triple Crown winner won that race.
Saturday's Arkansas Derby features two 11-horse divisions, and these 1 1/8 mile races are going to be very entertaining. Each division (Arkansas Derby) will be led by an undefeated horse from the barn of Bob Baffert. Could Baffert go undefeated Saturday in both Arkansas Derby races? That's the million-dollar question, and I can't wait to watch and bet! A handful of horses could hit the board. And… let's face it, points are needed in this race if you want to go to the Derby in early September.
Here are the highlights of the field (Odds are the morning line track odds).
Race 11 – Arkansas Derby (G1) – Division 1
1 1/8 Miles – 3 Year Olds – Purse: $500,000
The first division of the Arkansas Derby goes as race 11 on a 14-race card that gets under way at noon CT. The second division is race 13, with the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap between those two as.
- Baffert has won the Arkansas Derby twice, with subsequent Kentucky Derby runner-up Bodemeister in 2012 and with eventual Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year American Pharoah in 2015. Baffert-trained Improbable, co-owned by Jack Wolf's Starlight Racing, finished second in last year's Arkansas Derby behind Omaha Beach.
- Our featured races this week are: the two divisions of the the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, which was moved from April 11 to May 2 after Churchill Downs announced the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve would be rescheduled to Sept. The 2020 Arkansas Derby drew enough interest that the race was split into two divisions with post time for.
- Arkansas Derby Odds Oaklawn Park 2021 Horse Racing Lines. There are currently no lines available for this sport. Either there are no odds open to bet on, or the sport is not in season at this time. You can check back soon or bet on any of the online sportsbook lines and betting odds listed below: NFL Lines.
A professional handicapper and horseplayers for more than three decades, no handicapper in the industry works harder and been more successful in bringing horseplayers analysis that produces profits at the track!
Mike has owned racehorses and knows the racetrack from the backstretch to the finish line.
Mike is in his second decade of producing great results for the readers of Vegas Insider. Among his scores in the Kentucky Derby include winning with his top pick Animal Kingdom who paid $43.80 in 2011 and Super Saver at $18.00 in 2010.
While favorites have dominated the Run for the Roses in recent years, Mike's full card analysis for every race on each card is always looking for value for horseplayers looking to pad their wagering bankroll.
Mike's Reports include his selections, detailed analysis, a fair odds line, and wagering recommendations for the entire card each day.
Check out Mike's daily column At the Gate where he offers up free selections and live longshots.
Join Mike daily with top picks from Churchill Downs or grab winners in the Weekend Best Plays Report in the horse racing Multi-Track package. Want more action? Sit at the track with him for 30 Days with his Monthly Horse Package!
This Saturday, at an empty Oaklawn Park, is the 84th running of the Arkansas Derby, one of the Kentucky Derby prep races in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Last year at the Arkansas Derby we saw Omaha Beach grab the lead on the backstretch to capture the win over Improbable on a sloppy track.
This year, the Arkansas Derby will run not one, but two 11-horse, $500,000 division races to close out the Oaklawn Park meet. Each division will carry the full 170 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. And don't forget, the Kentucky Derby was rescheduled for Saturday, September 5.
The Arkansas Derby has produced only four Kentucky Derby winners overall. However, 69 Arkansas Derby runners have made the Run for the Roses since 1997. One of the most famous Arkansas Derby winners, of course, is American Pharoah, and it seems like just yesterday when the eventual Triple Crown winner won that race.
Saturday's Arkansas Derby features two 11-horse divisions, and these 1 1/8 mile races are going to be very entertaining. Each division (Arkansas Derby) will be led by an undefeated horse from the barn of Bob Baffert. Could Baffert go undefeated Saturday in both Arkansas Derby races? That's the million-dollar question, and I can't wait to watch and bet! A handful of horses could hit the board. And… let's face it, points are needed in this race if you want to go to the Derby in early September.
Here are the highlights of the field (Odds are the morning line track odds).
Race 11 – Arkansas Derby (G1) – Division 1
1 1/8 Miles – 3 Year Olds – Purse: $500,000
- Charlatan (1-1)
- My Friends Beer (20-1)
- Mo Mosa (30-1)
- Gouverneur Morris (9-2)
- Jungle Runner (30-1)
- Shooters Shoot (8-1)
- Wrecking Crew (20-1)
- Anneau d'Or (6-1)
- Winning Impression (15-1)
- Crypto Cash (20-1)
- Basin (8-1)
Arkansas Derby Winners
Race 13 – Arkansas Derby (G1) – Division 2
Arkansas Derby Predictions
1 1/8 Miles – 3 Year Olds – Purse: $500,000
Predictions For The Arkansas Derby 2020
- Finnick the Fierce (15-1)
- Saratogian (50-1)
- Storm the Court (6-1)
- King Guillermo (3-1)
- Nadal (5-2)
- Code Runner (50-1)
- Silver Prospector (10-1)
- Fast Enough (12-1)
- Taishan (15-1)
- Farmington Road (12-1)
- Wells Bayou (7-2)
Arkansas Derby 2020 Televised
By the luck of the draw, the second division is the stronger one, and both favorites will be tough to beat with shorter fields. The weather on Saturday will be nice. And if speed holds, look for Saturday's card to be interesting and hopefully profitable.
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