One for the Roses: Danza
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on Danza's shocking performance in the Arkansas Derby and what it could mean for the Kentucky Derby contender.
Arkansas Derby (gr. I)
Race 10 at Oaklawn Park on
- Grade I
- 1 1/8 miles
- $1,000,000
- 3 yo
- 5:28 PM
- 1:51.94
- on HRTV/TVG
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Overanalyze | $9.40 | $5.60 | $4.60 |
| 8 | Frac Daddy | $16.80 | $11.00 | |
| 1 | Carve | $8.60 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (9-8) | $195.40 |
| $2 Trifecta (9-8-1) | $2,528.60 |
| $2 Superfecta (9-8-1-4) | $20,094.40 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overanalyze |
|
4¼ | $600,000 |
| 2 |
Frac Daddy
|
|
½ | $200,000 |
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| 3 |
Carve
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neck | $100,000 |
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| 4 |
Falling Sky
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neck | $50,000 |
| 5 |
Oxbow
|
|
1¼ | $30,000 |
| 6 |
Den's Legacy
|
|
3½ | $4,000 |
| 7 |
Divine Ambition
|
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2 | $4,000 |
| 8 |
Texas Bling
|
|
3¼ | $4,000 |
| 9 |
Heaven's Runway
|
|
$4,000 | |
| 10 |
War Academy
|
|
99.99 | $4,000 |
Frac Daddy Powers Home in Ben Ali
Magic City Thoroughbred Partners' Frac Daddy returned to Keeneland and returned to winning ways April 19, taking the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) at the Lexington oval.
And They're Off: The End of the Trail Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin discuss injuries on the Kentucky Derby Trail, the Arkansas Derby and the Blue Grass, the Churchill Downs takeout increase and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/15/2014
Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, Japan, Australia, Santa Anita Park, Woodbine, Calder & More. View Slideshow
After the Wire: Arkansas Derby
Evan Hammonds recaps the victories of Will Take Charge, Dance With Fate, and Danza. watch video
Danza Dominates in Arkansas Derby Shocker
Danza sent shock waves through the crowd of 63,186 at Oaklawn Park when he took command in upper stretch at odds of 41-1 and rolled to a 4 3/4-length victory in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 12.
Will Take Charge Survives Oaklawn Inquiry
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge notched his first victory of the season in the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 12 at Oaklawn Park, surviving multiple claims of foul and a lengthy inquiry.
Predicteform Arkansas Derby Analysis
Brisnet.com Predicteform Horse-by-Horse Arkansas Derby Analysis read blog
Live Chat - Friday, April 11 at NOON EST
The transcript for today's chat is now available.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Stakes Plays from Keeneland, Oaklawn, and Santa Anita read blog
That Handicapping Show: Blue Grass Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are on location at Keeneland this week to handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby. watch video
Bayern Takes Oaklawn Spin for Arkansas Derby
Leading Arkansas Derby (gr. I) contender Bayern got his first feel for the Oaklawn Park racing strip the morning of April 10 after arriving a day earlier with the contingent of California horses competing this weekend.
Is Bobby's Kitten Ready to Roar?
Will Bobby's Kitten stamp himself as a Kentucky Derby contender with a strong showing in the Blue Grass Stakes? read blog
HRRN Plans Blue Grass, Arkansas Derby Show
Horse Racing Radio Network continues its "Road to the Kentucky Derby" broadcast series April 12 live from Keeneland with exclusive radio coverage of the 90th Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).
Arkansas Derby Invader Bayern Meets Tapiture
Tapiture, Strong Mandate, and Ride On Curlin butt heads once more at Oaklawn Park in the The $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 12, and they'll be joined by another new shooter from the Bob Baffert barn in Bayern.
Will Take Charge, Moreno Rematch at Oaklawn
Will Take Charge won the 3-year-old championship, but speedster Moreno was surprisingly right there with him in the summer months before going to the sidelines after the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Casse Optimistic About Derby Prep Starters
While Coastline and Conquest Titan have not yet registered breakthrough graded stakes victories, trainer Mark Casse sees some positive signs as they prepare for their most important stakes races to date.
Triple Crown Infographic: Arkansas Derby
A historical look at the Arkansas Derby (gr. I). view infographic
Tapiture, 'Titan' Work for Arkansas Derby
Tapiture and Conquest Titan have final tuneups for the 1 1/8-mile test at Oaklawn.
Ride On Curlin Has Final Arkansas Derby Drill
Ride On Curlin, a leading contender for the upcoming $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I), had his last major drill before the race April 6, breezing seven furlongs in 1:26 4/5 at Oaklawn Park.
Conquest Titan Still Has Arkansas Derby Plans
On the strength of his outstanding recent breeze, Conquest Stables' Conquest Titan remains on target for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park April 12, trainer Mark Casse said.
Will Take Charge, Strong Mandate Work
Reigning 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge and stablemate Strong Mandate both worked April 1 at Oaklawn Park, while Southwest Stakes winner Tapiture was also on the Arkansas oval's tab.
One for the Roses: Ride On Curlin
Steve Haskin discusses his intrigue with Ride On Curlin this week.
Tapiture in Sharp Drill For Arkansas Derby
Steve Asmussen-trained colt will be the likely favorite in 1 1/8-mile test at Oaklawn
Ride On Curlin Posts Solid Work at Oaklawn
Ride On Curlin, third in both the Southwest (gr. III) and Rebel (gr. II) stakes at Oaklawn Park, worked five furlongs over the track March 30 and remains on target for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
More Race Results
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| Race | Date |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Derby (gr. I) | |
| Oaklawn H. (gr. II) | |
| Northern Spur S. | |
| Instant Racing S. | |
| Race 5 (ALW) at OP on 4/12/14 |
| Race | Track |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Derby (gr. I) | OP |
| Toyota Blue Grass S. (gr. I) | KEE |
| Oaklawn H. (gr. II) | OP |
| Madison S. (gr. I) | KEE |
| Jenny Wiley S. (gr. I) | KEE |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bewitch S. (gr. III) | KEE | |
| Matron S. | EVD | |
| Dixiana Elkhorn S. (gr. II) | KEE | |
| Last Tycoon S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| John Henry S. | EVD |
