2025 Arkansas Derby prediction, odds, contenders, horses: Surprising picks by expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

2025 Arkansas Derby prediction, odds, contenders, horses: Surprising picks by expert who nailed Breeders' Cup

After hitting the winners of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Saudi Cup and San Felipe Stakes this year, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Arkansas Derby 2025 at Oaklawn Park

Power Nap: Sandman Gets His Zzzs Then Scores Arkansas Derby

With a point distribution to the top five finishers of 100-50-25-15-10, Sandman (Tapit–Distorted Music, by Distorted Humor) came with a furious rally down the lane and took the top prize in the GI Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. Off as a 7-2 shot here, the gray watched as a torrid pace battle ensued up front with favorite 'TDN Rising Star' Cornucopian (Into Mischief) setting the fractions of :22.46 for the first quarter and :45.21 for the half. Sandm…

Enter Sandman: Closer Rallies to Win Arkansas Derby

Rallying from behind a blistering pace set by dueling Speed King and Cornucopian, Sandman rallied and outkicked fellow closer Publisher by 2 1/2 lengths to capture the $1.5 million Grade 1 Read More...