Who Wins The Rebel Stakes?

The Arkansas Road to the Kentucky Derby is paved with gold. Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs has four Derby points races with total purses equaling $3.75 million dollars. These rich pay-days along with Derby qualifying points leads to deep and talented fields with compelling 3-year-olds looking for a spot in the gate for the May 2nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Sunday the $1 … Continue reading Who Wins The Rebel Stakes?

Rebel Stakes Greats

The Rebel Stakes is Saturday at Oaklawn Park. To say that winning this Derby prep race is a harbinger of greatness would be an understatement. While the accumulated thoroughbred talent in this race goes back to its inception, here’s a look at three of the best in the 21st century. SMARTY JONES (2004) For their 100th anniversary in 2004, Oaklawn Park decided to spice up their road … Continue reading Rebel Stakes Greats