Southwest the Next Target for Uncontested
After splashing to a record-setting victory in his 3-year-old debut, Uncontested will be pointed to the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 20 at Oaklawn Park, trainer Wayne Catalano said Jan. 18.
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A Closer Look at Smarty Jones Winner Uncontested
Uncontested rebounded from a disappointing stakes debut in November with a powerhouse performance in the Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 16 at Oaklawn Park, where he stamped himself a contender for the 2017 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Uncontested Romp in Smarty Jones
Aptly named Uncontested jumped out to an early lead and never looked back en route to a 5 1/4-length romp in the Smarty Jones Stakes over a sloppy track at Oaklawn Park on the Martin Luther King holiday card Jan. 16.
Arkansas Derby Trail Begins in Smarty Jones
Of the eight entered for the Smarty Jones, which offers 17 points in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, Warrior's Club is the lone stakes winner.
Valdivia Undergoes Surgery for Broken Leg
Jockey Jose Valdivia Jr. is expected to be sidelined through mid-January after the 41-year-old native of Peru sustained a broken left tibia and fibula during a fall during the fourth race at Churchill Downs Nov. 10.
Calumet Adds Four Stallions for 2017
Calumet Farm will introduce four new stallions in 2017, led by 2015 champion turf male Big Blue Kitten.
Awesome Slew Lives Up to Name in Smarty Jones
After the worst start of his career in the William Hill Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) July 31 at Monmouth Park, Awesome Slew bounced back with the top race of his young career in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III).
Making the Grade: Discreetness
This week we take a closer look at Discreetness, winner of the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes on Jan. 18 at Oaklawn.
Fires to Point Discreetness to Southwest
Two-time stakes winner Discreetness, who captured the Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 18 at Oaklawn Park, will be pointed to the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 15 at Oaklawn, said trainer William "Jinks" Fires.
Discreetness Just Up in Smarty Jones
- By Tom LaMarra
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region
Discreetness, owned by Dwight Pruett's Xpress Thoroughbreds, rallied from just off the pace to win the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes for 3-year-olds Jan. 18 at Oaklawn Park.
Toews On Ice Off to Arkansas for Smarty Jones
The path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) appears to run through Arkansas for Toews On Ice.
Tepin Gets Back to Work for Casse
Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) winner Tepin returned to the worktab Jan. 8 for the first time since her Oct. 31 victory over the boys, clocking a half-mile in an easy :52 under regular rider Julien Leparoux at Palm Meadows.
Island Town Crushes Smarty Jones Field
Island Town sat just off the pace and pounced at the quarter pole to claim his second graded stakes score in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) Aug. 29 at Parx Racing.
Souper Colossal Lands Inside for Smarty Jones
Live Oak Plantation's Souper Colossal, a sharp second in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) in his last start, will attempt to capture his first graded stakes in the Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) Aug. 29 at Parx.
Oaklawn Increases Rebel Purse to $900,000
Oaklawn Park has made several enhancements to its 2016 stakes schedule, most notably increasing the purse of the March 19 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) from $750,000 to $900,000.
Far Right Focused in Final Derby Move
Robert LaPenta and Harry Rosenblum's Far Right was focused in his final work for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 24 at Churchill Downs, going four furlongs in :49 flat.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Play
TimeformUS looks at the Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) at Keeneland. read blog
Unitarian Aims for Second Elkhorn Victory
Robert Evans' Unitarian will attempt to become the fourth horse to win the $250,000 Dixiana Elkhorn (gr. IIT) in consecutive years April 18, when he faces 10 rivals at Keeneland.
Far Right Sharp in Final Arkansas Derby Drill
Multiple stakes winner Far Right recorded his final workout for the April 11 Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park the morning of April 4 for Ron Moquett. The Notional ridgling breezed an easy half-mile in :48 4/5.
Smarty Jones Winner Far Right Ready to Return
Smarty Jones Stakes winner Far Right is expected to resume his Triple Crown preparations at Oaklawn Park, but the son of Notional may skip next month's Southwest Stakes (gr. III) in favor of the Rebel (gr. II) March 14.
Mr. Z Aims for Breakthrough in Smarty Jones
Zayat Stables' five-time stakes-placed Mr. Z will bid to add an elusive stakes win to his record Jan. 19 in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, Oaklawn Park's first major local prep for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
Can Far Right Upset the Smarty Jones?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park. read blog
Smarty Jones Kicks off Oaklawn 3YO Series
The road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park will begin Jan. 19 with the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, a one-mile test for 3-year-olds which drew a group of nine.
Will Eagle Take Flight in the Lecomte?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds. read blog
Laurie's Rocket to Stand at McDowell Farm
Laurie's Rocket has been retired and will stand the 2015 season at Bill and Mary McDowell's McDowell Farm near Sparkman, Ark., owner Willis Horton announced Oct. 22.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Copus | Thomas M. Amoss |
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| Fastestwhogetspaid | Brian Williamson |
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| Hard Nosed | Ron Moquett |
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| Jake Mo | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| Junebugred | David Fawkes |
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| King Coral | Dallas J. Barton |
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| Laurie's Rocket | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| No Spin | Allen Milligan |
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| On Fire Baby | Gary G. Hartlage |
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| Optimizer | Jose Fernandez |
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| Prince Cheval | Rey Aguirre |
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| Reckless Jerry | Kenny P. Smith |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Schuylerville S. (G3) | SAR | |
| Lake George S. (G3T) | SAR | |
| Albuquerque Distaff H. | ALB | |
| Eddie Read S. (G2T) | DMR |
