Counting Stars Wheels Back to Take Oaklawn's Year's End
A return on 13 days' rest and a stretch out from a sprint to a route proved insignificant obstacles for Counting Stars, who improved to 3-for-4 in romping in the $150,000 Year's End Stakes Dec. 27 at Oaklawn Park.
Bidding Open for F-T Silver Prince Flash Sale
On offer is Silver Prince (Hip 1), a 2-year-old colt by Cairo Prince, who was second in his career debut at Oaklawn Park Dec. 14 with an 80 Beyer. In the race, won by D’code (99 Beyer). He will be…
Counting Stars Favored in Year's End Stakes
West Point Thoroughbreds' Counting Stars hopes to up her win count as the 2-year-old filly leads the field of nine in the $150,000 End of Year Stakes at Oaklawn Park Dec. 27.
D'code Aimed at Southwest After Quick 6-Furlong Debut
D'code, who rocketed to a front-running 8 1/4-length debut victory in a swiftly run maiden race Dec. 14 at Oaklawn Park, is pointed toward the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Jan. 31 at the Arkansas track.
Oaklawn Reports Strong Crowds, Handle for Meet Opening
Oaklawn's 2025 Thoroughbred racing season opened emphatically, with strong attendance, record wagering, and memorable on-track milestones highlighting an exceptional opening weekend.
Roll On Big Joe Rings the Bell With Win at Oaklawn Park
The Bob Hess Jr.-trained Roll On Big Joe caps a cross-country season with a Ring The Bell Stakes win Dec. 13 at Oaklawn Park.
Stakes Preview: Go for Wand and Ring the Bell
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Go for Wand Stakes at Aqueduct & the Ring the Bell Stakes at Oaklawn.
Skelly, Banishing to Square Off in Ring the Bell Stakes
Two starters from the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), 2024 participant Skelly and 2025 runner Banishing, headline the $150,000 Ring The Bell Stakes for 3-year-olds and up at 6 furlongs Dec. 13 at Oaklawn Park.
Advent Stakes Kicks Off Oaklawn’s 2025-26 Season
Oaklawn Park kicks off its 2025-26 racing season Dec. 12 with the $150,000 Advent Stakes, the opening marker of a record 62 stakes worth more than a total of $18.3 million this winter and upcoming spring at the Hot Springs,…