Tejano Twist Among High-Quality Field in Whitmore
Nine of the Midwest's top sprinters, all stakes winners, will line up March 15 to compete for the winner's share of a $250,000 prize in the Whitmore Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
Stakes Recap: Azeri & Tampa Bay Derby
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn and the Tampa Bay Derby Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
Thorpedo Anna 'Perfect' The Morning After Azeri Win
Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna emerged in good order from her victory in the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 8 and is scheduled to return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots early this week.
Thorpedo Anna Dazzles in Azeri Return
2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna comes back on top in her 4-year-old debut, scoring a gate-to-wire victory in the March 8 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
Stakes Preview: Tampa Bay Derby & Azeri Stakes
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs & Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn this weekend.
Trainer Hartlage Set to Retire at End of Oaklawn Meet
Hartlage said the 2024-25 Oaklawn Park meeting will be his last, ending a 45-year career highlighted by training titles in Kentucky and Arkansas and campaigning the nationally prominent On Fire Baby.
Thorpedo Anna Ready to Roll as Year Starts in Azeri
2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna is training like "the energizer bunny" according to trainer Kenny McPeek ahead of the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 8, her 4-year-old debut.
After Rebel Defeat, Speed King Targets Arkansas Derby
Southwest Stakes (G3) winner Speed King is being pointed to Oaklawn Park's $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at 1 1/8 miles March 29, trainer Ron Moquett said March 2.
Ortiz, Vargas Share Jockey of the Week Honor
Jockeys Jose Ortiz and Juan Vargas share the Jockeys' Guild's Jockey of the Week honors for Feb. 17-23 after stakes-winning weekends at Oaklawn Park.
Coal Battle Continues to Prove Himself With Rebel Win
Triumphing for a third time on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, Coal Battle proved he's more than just a feel-good story in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park Feb. 23.