Early Look: Possible fields for Ark. Derby, Fantasy at Oaklawn

Early Look: Possible fields for Ark. Derby, Fantasy at Oaklawn

Eleven horses were under consideration Saturday morning for the Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby next weekend, according to the Oaklawn racing department. Entries will be accepted and post positions drawn Sunday for the 1 1/8-mile feature and five other Oaklawn stakes races scheduled for Saturday. The Arkansas Derby is Oaklawn’s fourth and final Kentucky Derby 2025 qualifying race and will offer 100-50-25-15-10 qualifying points to the top f…

Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners

The 87th Arkansas Derby is set for Saturday, April 1 and the $1.25 million, Grade 1 race has become one of the most important steppingstones to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Let's take a look back at some of the best Arkansas Derby winners in history.