#Kevin Flanery

A pair of undefeated colts trained by Bob Baffert are the morning-line favorites for Saturday's Arkansas Derby, which has been split into two divisions. A total of 22 3-year-olds were entered for the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, leading to the race being split into two divisions. Both races will include 170 qualifying points toward the…

The first Saturday in May arrives this weekend and the racing world turns its eyes toward … Hot Springs! These are strange days, indeed. Oaklawn Park will offer two $500000 divisions of the Arkansas Derby (G1) in place of the traditional Run for the Roses. As most fans know, the Kentucky Derby (G1) has been rescheduled for Sept. 5. On the…

Arkansas Derby Betting: Arkansas Derby Set for 2 Divisions, Each with 11-Horse Fields By Richard Rosenblatt When it doubt, split divisions work - even though it took a re-draw to get it right. Faced with an overflow field of 3-year-olds for its showcase race, the Arkansas Derby (G1), Oaklawn Park officials took in all-comers by splitting the race…