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Stakes Advance – Arkansas Derby (G1) Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, March 26, 2026 $1,500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) – Saturday, March 28 After Renegade won the Sam F. Davis Stakes Feb. 7...

Stakes Advance – Essex Handicap (G3) Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Stakes Race Advance – $200,000 Hot Springs Stakes – Thursday, March 26, 2026 Grade 3 winner...

Stakes Advance – Hot Springs Stakes Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Stakes Race Advance – $200,000 Hot Springs Stakes – Thursday, March 26, 2026 Grade 3 winner...

By Victor Ryan —- GRADED WINNER RASHMI RETURNS AFTER A YEAR LAYOFF FOR THOMAS AND AUGUSTIN STABLES IN SATURDAY’S GRADE III WILSHIRE FOR FILLIES AND MARES GOING ONE MILE ON TURF AT SANTA ANITA ARCADIA, CA (March 24, 2026)— After more than 12 months on the sidelines, graded...

Stakes Advance – Essex Handicap (G3) Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, March 20, 2026 OP Stakes Preview – $500,000 Essex Handicap – Saturday, March 21, 2026 Skippylongstocking is...

By Joe Kristufek/Geoff Riggs —- Emerging Market’s Stock Continues to Rise With Risen Star champ Paladin awaiting the Blue Grass, Brown to give fast maiden winner a chance to prove his class New Orleans, La (March 19, 2026) – The road to the Kentucky Derby runs through New...

By Kevin Kilroy ==== Touchuponastar Tops Trio of Defending Winners on Louisiana Derby Undercard NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Defending champions return across three stakes on Saturday’s Louisiana Derby Day undercard at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, led by reigning...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Chip Honcho Seeks Second Prep Win in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Off a game second in the Risen Star, Chip Honcho looks to add a second Kentucky Derby prep title to his resume in the 113th running of the Grade 2 $1...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography Bella Ballerina, Luv Your Neighbor Set for Rachel Alexandra Rematch in Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Godolphin’s multiple graded-stakes winner Bella Ballerina will renew her rivalry with Luv Your Neighbor in...

Stakes Advance – Whitmore (G3); Purple Martin Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, March 13, 2026 OP Stakes Race Preview – Whitmore Stakes (G3) – Saturday, March 14 Already a stakes...