Street Sense's First Mission Powers Clear In Oaklawn Handicap

Street Sense's First Mission Powers Clear In Oaklawn Handicap

The recipient of a beautiful inside trip beneath Eclipse Award winner Flavien Prat, Godolphin's 'TDN Rising Star' FIRST MISSION (h, 5, Street Sense–Elude, by Medaglia d'Oro) altered course in the final furlong and split horses decisively en route to a convincing victory in Saturday's $1.25-million GII Oaklawn Handicap in Hot Springs. Firming late into 7-5 favoritism, the homebred took up a spot from fourth as defending champion Skippylongstockin…

Skippylongstocking seeks 2nd win in Oaklawn Handicap

Defending winner Skippylongstocking is among eight entrants in the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap for older horses going 1 1/8 miles Saturday at Oaklawn.Carded as the 11th of 12 races, the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT. The first post is at 1:20 p.m.Click here for Oaklawn entries and results.Owned by Daniel Alonso, 6-year-old Skippylongstocking is the 5-2 second choice on the morning line. He is bidding to become the fi…