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Champions collide today in the Midsummer Derby! 🏆🏇
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo returns to action as the morning-line favorite in the Grade 1 $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
Among those waiting to challenge him are Arkansas Derby winner Renegade, Grade 1 Haskell winner Baby Vino—seeking his fourth consecutive victory—and Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic.
Watch and wager on an exceptional gathering of the country’s leading three-year-olds with Oaklawn Anywhere. Post time is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. CT.
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23 days ago
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Oaklawn speed will be well represented in one of Saratoga’s premier sprints! ⚡🏇
Oaklawn allowance winner Hymn brings proven form into the Grade 1 $500,000 Forego Stakes, while allowance runner Senior Officer steps into graded stakes company for the first time.
Best of luck to both runners and their connections as they chase Grade 1 glory! 🍀
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23 days ago
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Grade 1 opportunities await a pair of familiar Oaklawn runners at Saratoga! 🏇
Multiple Oaklawn winner Nerazurri (shown) takes aim at the Grade 1 $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes, while Beauty Reigns lines up in the Grade 1 $500,000 Ballerina Stakes.
Both will be seeking their first graded stakes victory on one of Saratoga’s biggest days of racing. Best of luck to both runners and their connections! 🍀
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23 days ago
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Three familiar Oaklawn runners take aim at West Virginia’s richest race tonight! 🏇
Ring the Bell Stakes runner-up and defending champion Banishing, Essex Handicap winner and two-time race victor Skippylongstocking, and Lake Ouachita Stakes winner Willy D’s face off in the Grade 2 $1 million Charles Town Classic.
Three Oaklawn standouts. One million-dollar prize. Best of luck to all their connections! 🍀
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24 days ago
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Two Oaklawn winners are ready to take on one of the richest events at Charles Town Races! 🏇
Oaklawn maiden winner Tahlequah and allowance winner Little Miss Curlin line up in the Grade 2 $750,000 Charles Town Oaks with graded stakes glory on the line.
Best of luck to both fillies and their connections! 🍀
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24 days ago
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Before Saratoga, there was Oaklawn. 💙🏇
Each of Oaklawn’s Travers contenders made his mark in Hot Springs. Renegade captured the Arkansas Derby, Silent Tactic scored in the Southwest Stakes and Baby Vino broke his maiden at Oaklawn before emerging as a Grade 1 Haskell winner.
On Saturday, their paths converge in the Grade 1 $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
Three accomplished runners. Three distinct journeys. One shared Oaklawn connection.
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24 days ago
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The road from Hot Springs leads to Saratoga for one of the summer’s most prestigious races! 🏇🏆
Arkansas Derby winner Renegade, Southwest Stakes winner Silent Tactic and Oaklawn maiden winner Baby Vino are among the 10 three-year-olds entered in Saturday’s Grade 1 $1.25 million Travers Stakes.
Three familiar runners. One historic race. The stage is set at Saratoga!
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26 days ago
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Oaklawn’s Pool Party tonight has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather.
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30 days ago
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Two familiar Oaklawn runners take aim at a graded stakes breakthrough tonight! 🏇
Multiple Oaklawn winner Western Warrior and maiden allowance winner Gethsemane will line up in the Grade 3 $200,000 Canadian Derby at Century Mile, with both seeking their first graded stakes victory.
Best of luck to both runners and their connections in one of Western Canada’s signature races! 🍀🇨🇦
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30 days ago
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Oaklawn connections run deep in Saturday’s Grade 1 $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar! 🏇
Apple Blossom Handicap contender Om N Joy will take on the boys in a field that also includes allowance winner Forged Steel (shown left), Lake Ouachita Stakes runner Subsanador, starter allowance winner Navajo Warrior(shown right) and Oaklawn Mile runner Full Serrano.
Five of the 11 Pacific Classic starters raced at Oaklawn this past season. Best of luck to all their connections as they pursue one of the West Coast’s most prestigious prizes! 🍀
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30 days ago
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Fantasy Stakes winner Counting Stars has her sights set on a Grade 1 hat trick at Saratoga! ⭐🏇
Following victories in the Acorn and Coaching Club American Oaks, the heavily favored filly will seek her third consecutive Grade 1 score in Saturday’s $600,000 Alabama Stakes.
From Hot Springs to Saratoga, Counting Stars continues to shine. Best of luck to her and all the connections! 🍀
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30 days ago
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Oaklawn joins the Thoroughbred racing community in celebrating the remarkable legacy of Mary Rampellini, who has been named the 2026 recipient of the Walter Haight Award for career excellence in turf writing by the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters.
For nearly 25 years, Mary was a trusted voice for Daily Racing Form, providing dedicated coverage of Oaklawn and racing throughout the South and Midwest. Her passion, kindness and respect earned the admiration of horsemen, readers and colleagues across the industry. Her special connection to Oaklawn also extended beyond the racetrack through three children’s books featuring beloved owl mascot, Ollie.
We are proud to see Mary’s extraordinary career recognized with this prestigious honor. Her stories, friendships and lasting contributions to Oaklawn and Thoroughbred racing will not be forgotten.
Oaklawn also congratulates fellow 2026 honorees Team Golden Tempo, John Velazquez, Team TVG/FanDuel Racing and the graduates of Stable Recovery.
Read more:
bit.ly/4gkuaKy
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31 days ago
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One hundred days.
One hundred days until the first call to post.
One hundred days until the first charge down the stretch.
One hundred days until Oaklawn racing returns.
The countdown starts now. We’ll see you on Opening Day — Friday, November 27 🏇 https://t.co/60EQStlBc1
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33 days ago
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Congratulations to Larkin Albarado, the first recipient of the D. Wayne Lukas Scholarship, awarded by the Arkansas HBPA!🏇
A fitting way to honor Lukas’ incredible legacy while supporting the next generation of our racing community.
More: paulickreport.com/news/people/la…
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34 days ago
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Congratulations to Larkin Albarado, the first recipient of the D. Wayne Lukas Scholarship, awarded by the Arkansas HBPA!🏇
A fitting way to honor Lukas’ incredible legacy while supporting the next generation of our racing community.
More: paulickreport.com/news/people/la…
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35 days ago
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Ozark Stakes winner Oscar’s Hope and Bachelor Stakes runner-up Stradale are ready for a new test on the Saratoga turf! 🌿🏇
The familiar Oaklawn runners will line up in the Grade 3 $225,000 Mahony Stakes.
Best of luck to both runners and their connections! 🍀 https://t.co/yEKiR7Nwnm
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36 days ago
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Two familiar Oaklawn runners are headed to Monmouth Park for the Grade 3 $150,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes! 🏇
Oaklawn Mile runner-up East Avenue and allowance winner Stars and Stripes will both look to add another graded stakes victory to their résumés.🏆
Best of luck to both runners and their connections! 🍀
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37 days ago
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Celebrating 150 years of history, memories and the community we’re proud to call home. Happy 150th Anniversary, Hot Springs! 💙 https://t.co/IZocXrKw9I
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41 days ago
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Oaklawn allowance winner J J Grey puts a three-race winning streak on the line as he seeks his fourth consecutive victory and first graded stakes triumph in today's Grade 3 $400,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park.
Can J J Grey keep the momentum rolling? Best of luck to all the connections!
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43 days ago
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Oaklawn-connected talent takes center stage in today’s Grade 1 $1 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. 🏆
Razorback Handicap winner and morning-line favorite Magnitude leads a formidable group featuring Bayakoa Stakes winner Nitrogen, who will take on the boys; Oaklawn Handicap runner-up Sovereignty; allowance winner Forged Steel, looking to pull off the upset; accomplished veteran and Oaklawn Handicap winner White Abarrio; and Tiztastic, third in last year’s Southwest Stakes. 🏇
Six of the eight Whitney contenders have raced at Oaklawn. One of the most prestigious races of the summer. Best of luck to all the connections! 🍀
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44 days ago
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