Instant Coffee Returns to Stakes in Oaklawn Handicap
Once considered an early favorite for the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), Instant Coffee returns to graded stakes company for the first time in over a year in the 1 1/8-mile $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn Park April 20.
- By Sean Collins
- Sunday, 5:45 PM
Thorpedo Anna Clinches Oaks Spot Off Bench in Fantasy
Called in off the bench, the $750,000 Fantasy Stakes (G2) March 30 at Oaklawn Park was an easy layup for Thorpedo Anna as she defeated nine 3-year-old fillies to clinch a spot in the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
- By Sean Collins
- March 30, 2024
Lemon Muffin Facing Tough Field, Draw in Fantasy
While she made the Honeybee (G3) look easy in her come-from-behind, 3 1/2-length win, the 1 1/16-mile Fantasy (G2) for 3-year-old fillies will present its own set of challenges. It is the last of three Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying races at Oaklawn.
- By Joe Perez
- March 25, 2024
Red Route One Rallies to Win New Orleans Classic Stakes
Late-running Red Route One used a sustained rail move in the far turn to move into contention then surged past Touchuponastar to post a two-length victory in the $500,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
- By Frank Angst
- March 23, 2024
Stakes Preview: Louisiana Derby and Essex Handicap
Greg Wolf & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Grade 2 Louisiana Deby at Fair Grounds & Grade 3 Essex at Oaklawn.
- March 22, 2024
Magic Tap Looks to Cast a Spell Over the Field in Essex
The son of Tapit has made both of his starts as a 4-year-old at Oaklawn with good results. He started with a win in an allowance for horses 4 and up who have never won three races. He followed that by running second in the Razorback Handicap (G3).
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- March 19, 2024
Quartet of Baffert Trainees Work at Santa Anita
Muth, who has been off since winning the seven-furlong San Vicente (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths Jan. 6, drilled six furlongs in 1:12.00.
- March 17, 2024
Money Supply Could Pad Coffers in New Orleans Classic
Money Supply—riding a five-race win streak, capped by taking the $247,500 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) Feb. 17—goes for his largest payday against nine rivals in the $500,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) March 23.
- By Byron King
- March 16, 2024
Skippylongstocking Goes Back to Back in Challenger
Daniel Alonso's millionaireSkippylongstocking returns to form March 9 by winning the Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs for the second consecutive year.
- By Byron King
- March 9, 2024
Skippylongstocking Looking to Defend Challenger Title
Making his first start after being walked off in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1), Skippylongstocking will try to repeat as the victor of the $100,000 Challenger Stakes (G3) March 9 at Tampa Bay Downs.
- By Joe Perez
- March 7, 2024
Newgate Runs Down Subsanador in Santa Anita Handicap
It took until the final jump, but Newgate ran down front-running Subsanador (ARG) to winthe $400,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) March 3 at Santa Anita Park.
- By Tracy Gantz
- March 3, 2024
Intrepid Daydream Named Maryland-Bred Horse of the Year
Intrepid Daydream won three stakes races in a 70-day stretch and concluded her 4-year-old season with a second in graded company en route to being named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, champion older female, and champion sprinter.
- March 1, 2024
Streaking Newgrange After More in Santa Anita Handicap
With two graded stakes victories already at the current Santa Anita meeting, Newgrange faces six in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), postponed one day due to weather.
- By Tracy Gantz
- February 29, 2024
Joseph gets 1,000th Win as Palace Zip Breaks Maiden
A native of Barbados, the 37-year-old Joseph has won eight consecutive titles at Gulfstream Park since finishing second during the 2020-2021 Championship Meet.
- February 25, 2024
Octane Powers to Graded Stakes Win in Razorback
Florida-bred Octane made the most of his being shipped northward, scoring not only his first win against open company, but his first graded stakes victory in the $600,000 Razorback Handicap (G3).
- By Molly Rollins
- February 24, 2024
Sierra Leone Adds Prestige to Gun Runner's Third Crop
Porter on Pedigrees
- By Alan Porter
- February 20, 2024
Magic Tap Back Up in Class in Deep Razorback
It is anyone's race Feb. 24 in the 1 1/16-mile, $600,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Parkwhen a deep field of older horses compete forgraded stakes glory.
- By Sean Collins
- February 20, 2024
Money Supply, Beatbox Win Graded Stakes at Fair Grounds
Money Supply notches a fifth consecutive victory in upsetting favored Best Actor by a head in the $247,500 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
- By Byron King and Sean Collins
- February 17, 2024
Off 11 Months, Instant Coffee Returns at Gulfstream
Gold Square's Instant Coffee, an early contender on the Kentucky Derby (G1) scene last winter before his sixth-place finish in the Louisiana Derby (G2), makes his return to the races in a second-level allowance contest Feb. 17 at Gulfstream Park.
- By Molly Rollins
- February 16, 2024
Red Route One Brings Closing Kick to Mineshaft Stakes
Pace will play a strong role in deciding victory in both graded stakes for older horses at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 17, the $250,000 Mineshaft Stakes (G3) and $175,000 Fair Grounds Stakes (G3T).
- By Sean Collins
- February 13, 2024
Stakes Preview: Jimmy Winkfield and Pegasus World Cup
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Jimmy Winkfield Stakes at Aqueduct and the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream.
- January 26, 2024
National Treasure Will Get 2024 Started in Pegasus
The connections of National Treasure circled the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) on the 2024 calendar following the Quality Road colt's heartbreaking nose defeat to Cody's Wish in November's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
- By Molly Rollins
- January 21, 2024
First Mission Leads Busy Morning for Pegasus Hopefuls
Godolphin's First Mission had his final major preparation for next Saturday's $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park while breezing five furlongs Jan. 20 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
- January 20, 2024
Saudi Crown, Smile Happy Return in Louisiana Stakes
Two high-level stakes competitors, Saudi Crown and Smile Happy,return to action Jan. 20 in the $175,000 Louisiana Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race attracted seven competitors.
- By Sean Collins
- January 16, 2024
Speed Bias Returns to Oaklawn for Tinsel Stakes
Another challenger to watch is Strong Quality. By Quality Road, the 4-year-old colt runs well when not in grade 1 company. He is 4-4-2 from 12 non-grade 1 starts, with two fourths being his worst finishes.
- By Joe Perez
- December 12, 2023
FAQs
Who won the Oaklawn handicap? ›
Favored at 5-2 before an estimated on-track crowd of 30,000, Skippylongstocking gave Florida-based trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. his first career Oaklawn victory and recorded consecutive victories for the first time in his 23-race career.
What race is the Oaklawn handicap? ›The Oaklawn Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in April at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Grade II event raced on dirt, since 1984 it has been contested over a distance of 11⁄8 miles (9 furlongs).
How long is the Oaklawn stretch? ›Oaklawn, like a few other US racetracks, employs two finish lines. Since the distance from the main finish line to the start of the first turn is very short, races at one mile start and end at the 1/16th pole. This reduces the length of the stretch from the usual 1,155 feet to 825 feet.
How long has Oaklawn been around? ›Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, located in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas, has a storied history as one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country since 1904. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 introduced a whole new level of luxury.
What is the best way to handicap horse races? ›Best Handicapping Tool
In horse racing, Past Performances refer to how a horse ran in previous races. Information on jockeys, trainers, dates of races, where the horse finished, Beyer Speed Figures, odds, and more give handicappers a sense of history and the information to make educated wagers.
It sounds obvious but I always look for a horse running over similar conditions as when he last provided an accurate indication of his ability and compare the relative handicap marks. I tend to avoid those going the other way, especially last time out winners who tend to be overbet.
What weight is carried by a horse in a handicap race? ›The other horses carry less weight proportionate to their handicap ratings. So if a horse rated 80 in this race carries 9-7, then a 70-rated horse carries ten pounds less (that is 8-11) and a 66-rated horse 14 pounds less (8-7).
What is the biggest race at Oaklawn? ›| Inaugurated | 1936 |
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| Distance | 11⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
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How much does it cost to get into Oaklawn? ›
How much does it cost to get in - Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Helpful? It's free. No charge to enter.
What family owns Oaklawn? ›Louis Cella was the great-uncle of Charles J. Cella, Oaklawn's owner since 1968. His grandfather, Charles, ran Oaklawn until his death in 1940.
Who owns Oaklawn racetrack? ›By 1914, Oaklawn was owned by Louis A. Cella and his brother Charles, both of St. Louis, Missouri. The track has remained in the Cella family since then.
Does Oaklawn race every day? ›Typical race days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Though formally branded as Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, the facility is most often referred to as Oaklawn Park. Bet Oaklawn Park Live Racing here!
Who won the national handicapping championship? ›In only his second trip to the NHC, Gillum is the 25th individual to take home the grand prize at the handicapping contest. When asked what this means to him, Gillum said, “I am just thinking about my family at home watching, I'm just so excited and happy. Truly I'm at a loss for words.”
Which horse won the July handicap? ›The 2023 Durban July was won by Winchester Mansion from See It Again and Bless My Stars.
What time is the Oaklawn handicap? ›Meanwhile Skippylongstocking is the 3-1 morning-line favorite, while Red Route One is the 7-2 second choice in the odds in the 11-horse Oaklawn Handicap 2024 field. Reincarnate (4-1) rounds out the top three choices on the odds board. Post time for the $1.3 million race is 6:52 p.m. ET.
Who is the leading jockey at Oaklawn Park? ›