Thompson Archives - Lady and The Track
Untapable Will Improve in Historic Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn
April 7, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayUntapable Will Improve in Historic Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn: Those skeptical of Untapable’s chances to redeem herself this weekend might look to 2010, the year trainer Steve Asmussen sent out the great Rachel Alexandra to two consecutive losses after a Horse of the Year season. But, Rachel Alexandra did improve a great deal in her […]
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, […]
Fantasy Stakes 2013 Post Positions & Odds
April 9, 2013 | Trixie HammerThe Fantasy Stakes takes place at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Wednesday April 10, 2013. The winner of the 2013 Fantasy Stakes not only takes home a $400,000 purse but also 100 points towards their 2013 Kentucky Oaks entry. The field is set with seven three-year-old fillies including favorite Rose To Gold with […]
Rebel Stakes 2013: Post Positions & Odds
March 15, 2013 | Trixie HammerThe 2013 Rebel Stakes takes place Saturday March 16 at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Eleven powerful thoroughbreds are entered in the $600,000 tenth race of the day run on a 1 1/16 miles dirt track. The three-year-old winner of the 2013 Rebel Stakes will be awarded fifty points towards their entry into the […]
2013 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park: Post Positions & Odds
February 16, 2013 | Trixie HammerThe 2013 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set for Monday February 18 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Southwest Stakes always takes place on President’s Day. Jockey Rosie Napravnik will break from post position number seven aboard Fear The Kitten with 15/1 odds. Skeptics feel Fear The Kitten would be much better running on turf […]
