Bob Hill – Handicapping

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Oaklawn Park Picks – April 18, 2020 The shortage of races, combined with an uncertain future, has given us outstanding fields for the Grade 3 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap and the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap to be contested at...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Farmington Road and Taishan Targeting Arkansas Derby; Mr. Big News Undecided The top three finishers in last Saturday’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes receive automatic berths into the Arkansas Derby. While next-race plans are pending for the winner, Mr. Big...

From Drew Fleming —- To the fans and supporters of Breeders’ Cup, The health and safety of the racing community, including its athletes, fans and workers, has always been Breeders’ Cup’s top priority. As we collectively navigate this uncharted and difficult time, I want to...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- ZAINO BOYZ LEADS FRIDAY’S RAINBOW STAKES HOT SPRINGS, AR (Thursday, April 16, 2020) – The accomplished Zaino Boyz is the 8-5 program favorite for the $100,000 Rainbow Stakes for Arkansas-bred 3-year-olds Friday at Oaklawn. Probable post time for the...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Date for 152nd Belmont Stakes to be determined ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the opening of the Belmont Park spring/summer meet will be delayed due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Lightly Raced Ce Ce Arrives for Apple Blossom The $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for older fillies and mares has attracted a strong contender for prominent California breeder/owner Bo Hirsch in lightly raced Ce Ce. Trained by Mike McCarthy, Ce Ce...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Tom’s d’Etat; Photos by Oaklawn Park HEAVY FAVORITE TOM’S D’ETAT WINS OAKLAWN MILE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 11, 2020) – The two Grade 1 winners and top-two betting favorites finished as expected with 4-5 choice Tom’s d’Etat prevailing...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Multiple Grade 1-winner Mind Control maintaining good form; Joevia back to breezing Killybegs Captain remains under consideration for G3 Count Fleet at Oaklawn Park; Three Jokers possible for $100K Bachelor Sciacca hopes to continue strong clip Notables...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Mr. Big News; All Photos provided by Oaklawn Park MR. BIG NEWS PULLS BIG UPSET IN THE OAKLAWN STAKES HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 11, 2020) – Allied Racing Stable, LLC.’s Mr. Big News made some big noise with his 46-1 upset in Saturday’s $200,000...