When Oaklawn Park ran the Arkansas Derby in two divisions, with a stakes for older horses between them, the back-to-back-to-back 1 1/8-mile races offered an ideal way to gauge the ability of the victorious 3-year-olds, Charlatan and Nadal. Unexpectedly, there was another race on the Saturday card that was important and intriguing.
Road to the Derby: Arkansas Derby (Division 1) analysis
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong selections and analysis for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Happy Valley.
Trip notes by Michael Hammersly for stakes races run on May 1-2, 2020, including the Arkansas Derby.
Arkansas is in the rear-view mirror; all eyes Sunday are on Florida. The action at Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park looks interesting.
Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook; something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day's action.
Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook; something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day's action.
With 14 races Saturday at Oaklawn Park, it’s a good idea to formulate strategy. It helps to go in with a wagering plan that is based on vulnerable short prices, can’t-miss favorites, live longshots, and potentially profitable wagers. A bettor needs a blueprint.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, May 2, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore .
McGee: Gulfstream Park analysis for Sunday, May 3, 2020
