The Truth Or Else Archives - Lady and The Track
The Truth Or Else to Reveal Ability in Oklahoma Derby
September 26, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayThe Truth Or Else to Reveal Ability in Oklahoma Derby: Once a promising Kentucky Derby hopeful, The Truth or Else ran into talented horses during the spring. He lost his last two Derby prep races by a combined 25 lengths. Afterwards, he ran an uninspiring fifth in the Pat Day Mile (GIII) at Churchill Downs, before […]
Oklahoma Derby Headlines Big Sunday at Remington Park
September 25, 2015 | Kari WardOklahoma Derby Headlines Big Sunday at Remington Park: Remington Park is ready for their time in the limelight this weekend as they host the 27th annual Oklahoma Derby which is Oklahoma’s richest Thoroughbred race. The 27th annual Grade III event is for 3 year-olds and up running 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt […]
Arkansas Derby 2015; Eight Sophomores Take On Hot Springs
April 10, 2015 | Kari WardArkansas Derby 2015; Eight Sophomores Take On Hot Springs: The 79th running of the $1 million Grade I Arkansas Derby is set for this Saturday, April 11, 2015. The race wraps up Oaklawn’s stakes series for three-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail and offers the addition of 100-40-20-10 points to the top four finishers in […]
Arkansas Derby 2015: Odds, Blues Band, Baby Doll Fashion
April 7, 2015 | Lizzy ParkArkansas Derby 2015: Odds, Blues Band, Baby Doll Fashion – The 2015 Arkansas Derby will be Oaklawn’s feature race on Saturday, April 11 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The $1 million Grade I Arkansas Derby is open to three-year-old horses and covers 1-1/8 miles over the Oaklawn oval. The Arkansas Derby and the Coolmore Lexington Stakes […]
The 2015 Rebel Stakes is a Springboard for Future Stars
March 11, 2015 | Casey LaughterThe 2015 Rebel Stakes 2015 is a Springboard for Future Stars: The hype of the meeting between the 2014 Champion Two-Year-Old Filly and Champion Two-Year-Old Colt is now doused by the defection of Take Charge Brandi due to a knee chip, according to trainer D. Wayne Lukas. However, the Rebel Stakes (G2) has been a […]
Southwest Stakes 2015; Team Picks & Plays
February 14, 2015 | Casey LaughterSouthwest Stakes 2015; Team Picks & Plays: Southwest Stakes 2015; Team Picks & Plays: While the Southwest hasn’t produced a Kentucky Derby winner since 2004, it has acted as a steppingstone for many fantastic horses. Lawyer Ron won the race in 2006 before moving on to win the Arkansas Derby, Oaklawn Handicap, Whitney Handicap, and […]
Southwest Stakes 2015; Events, Fashion, Best Bets
February 14, 2015 | Lizzy ParkSouthwest Stakes 2015; Events, Fashion, Best Bets: The running of the 2015 Southwest Stakes will take place on Monday, February 16. The Southwest is a Grade 3 race run over the dirt at 1-1/16 miles and offers a tantalizing $300,000 purse. The Southwest Stakes is held at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas, […]
Belmont Park Champagne Stakes 2014 Events & Fashion
October 2, 2014 | Lizzy ParkBelmont Park Champagne Stakes 2014 Events & Fashion: The 2014 Champagne Stakes will be held on Saturday, October 4th at Belmont Park in New York. The Champagne Stakes is a Grade 1 race with a $500,000 purse. Six 2-year-old horses will run one-mile on the dirt track for points on the 2015 Kentucky Derby Trail. […]